A male priest aged 60 A female doctor aged 65 A pregnant aged 30 A male school student aged 15 A female army officer aged 40 A male armed policeman aged 45 A female carpenter/builder aged 50 A male political leader aged 40 In groups decide, giving written reasons, which four people should have to stay behind or which six people should be given a place on the spaceship. Present your group decisions to the class. Sample task 23 – with links to appropriate Learning Outcomes Task Literacy Skills Units – Intermediate PMI that issue! Reading and Writing: Writing for Practical Purposes, Learning Outcome 2 Oral Communication: Oracy for Knowledge, Learning Outcome 2 PMI that issue! Using the PMI method (considerations for an issue = Plus, considerations against an issue = Minus, and considerations needing more investigation = Interesting), record each group’s views on a choice of these following issues: School uniforms should be abolished We are becoming too dependent on computers The drinking age should be lowered to 16 years old Euthanasia should be legal The penalty is acceptable in some cases Celebrities earn too much We do not really need religion Soft drugs should be legalised Corporal punishment should be allowed in schools Video games contribute to youth violence Marriage is out-dated Torture can be acceptable Smoking should be banned worldwide You will be happier if you stay unmarried Using animals in medical research is justified Sample task 24 – with links to multiple Learning Outcomes Task Literacy Skills – Intermediate Pets Reading and Writing: Reading for Knowledge, Learning Outcome 7 Reading and Writing: Reading for Public Debate, Learning Outcome 8 Oral Communication: Oracy for Knowledge, Learning Outcome 2 Oral Communication: Oracy for Exploring Issues and Problem Solving, Learning Outcome 4 Inform students that Australia has one of the world’s highest rates of pet ownership: 36% of households own dogs and 23% own cats. Overall, over 70% of households own a pet.
Sample task 3 Participate in a formal job interview, relating past experience to selection criteria and presenting a polished resume as part of the process. Explain what you have done in the past that specifically relates to the requirements of the job for which you are being interviewed. Prepare beforehand and ask at the appropriate time during the interview any questions you have about the position for which you are applying. Suggested Level/Outcome Senior Oral Communication–Oracy for Practical Purposes – Learning Outcome 3 Sample task 4 Assume the role of chairperson of a mini ‘summit’ at which fellow students will outline their thoughts on key social issues facing Australia. Introduce the ‘summit’ topic, speakers etc. and facilitate an open Q&A session involving the audience. Suggested Level/Outcome Senior Oral Communication–Oracy for Exploring Issues and Problem Solving – Learning Outcome 4 Sample task 5 Respond to questions (who, what, when, how and why) about a novel or social media issue you have recently read. Give the novel/social media issue a rating out of 10 and explain why you gave it this rating. Suggested Level/Outcome Senior Oral Communication–Oracy for Exploring Issues and Problem Solving – Learning Outcome 4 Sample task 6 Research a cause that you feel connected to or passionate about. Prepare a set of arguments as to why this particular cause deserves wider public support and present these arguments to an audience. Ensure you are logical and forthright in what you say and how you argue for your cause. Suggested Level/Outcome Senior Oral Communication–Oracy for Knowledge – Learning Outcome 2 Sample task 7 Prepare and host a class debate or debates about a social issue or issues; for example, drug laws, lowering the driving age, addressing the road toll. Suggested Level/Outcome Senior Oral Communication–Oracy for Exploring Issues and Problem Solving – Learning Outcome 4 Sample task 8 Research an assigned topic (for example, a war, a natural disaster, a historically significant individual) and prepare and write an extensive report that clearly highlights the key aspects of your topic. Suggested Level/Outcome Senior Oral Communication–Oracy for Knowledge – Learning Outcome 2
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