Assessment 6

Assessment Task 6

Task 6 :Persuasive Speech

Assessment type: Production (written) and (oral)

Outcomes : : Outcome 4:writing
Outcome 1:speaking

Context : Contemporary issue

Task Duration :40 mins. (drafting and writing) (to be completed during class time) (dictionaries can be used but do not bring in any extra notes)
5 mins. (presentation of persuasive speech)

Marks : 100marks

Weighting :20%



Task



Read and view text on the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the consequences of its violation to all parties involved. Pick ONE of the articles of the Declaration and write a persuasive speech


Instruction:

1. Make notes to reflect the key points

2. Spend 10 minutes on drafting a mind map or outline of the speech.

3. Write a persuasive speech on a single page A4 size paper. (do not write on both sides of the paper-we will deduct marks for those exceeding the word limit)

4.Your speech should persuade the audience of the need for attitudinal change on the issue of human rights.

5. You should present a sophisticated,coherent and well-organised speech.

6. You should employ a wide variety of rhetorical devices effectively.

7.The speech demonstrates considerable accuracy in a wide variety of grammatical forms and punctuation.

8.Use an extensive and appropriate lexical resource,including idiomatic expressions, and an appropriate register.

9. Submit the speech (to be written during class time)and keep the copy of the outline/mind map and be prepared to make the speech based solely on the outline/mind map.

10. Caution: Practise reading out the speech to make sure that the delivery time does not exceed 5 minutes.You will be penalised for exceeding the time limit.



Save your best for last. End the speech with a memorable quote.


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