Test your understanding of the arguments concerning a community issue. Help a local council decide on a development proposal. Look at an old footbridge that may be replaced by a larger, modern bridge. Talk to people in the local community to find out their opinions. Restate the reasons given for and against the proposal for a new bridge. Reach a conclusion about what the community wants. Build a presentation including examples of community opinion. View and print a report of your results. This assessment object is one in a series of two objects.
Objective
Students explore the purpose, audience and context for a discussion text.
Students identify whether statements are for or against a proposal.
Students shape and edit written and visual elements to create a discussion text as a presentation.
Students produce a discussion text to present arguments for both sides of a social issue.
Students know and use visual grammar (including salient elements of images) to attract the attention of an audience.
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 7, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
Learning Area
English
Content/Topic
Oral Language
Reading Comprehension
Viewing Comprehension
Oral Language and Fluency
Intended Users
Educators, Learners
Competencies
Present a coherent, comprehensive report on differing viewpoints on an issue
Make a stand
Respond to ideas and opinions after reflection
Make a stand
Remind others to stay on topic
Copyright Information
Copyright
Yes
Copyright Owner
Education Services Australia
Conditions of Use
Use, Copy
Technical Information
File Size
511.71 KB
File Type
application/x-rar
Software/Plug-in Requirements
Adobe Flash Player - http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
