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Voices of Chasing Asylum - Rhetorical Voices
Lesson5 of 8 in this unit
SecondaryYear 11 - 12EnglishPersuasive writingText AnalysisSocialEqualityHomelessnessHuman RightsSocial Action
Lesson Summary
Students examine perspectives on people seeking asylum and offshore detention policies by considering rhetorical voices, and analyse how the devices of rhetoric are used by these voices to persuade audiences. Using a variety of thinking and analytical tools, students will refine their knowledge skills and evaluate rhetorical devices in news media texts. In doing so, students will enhance and deepen their understanding of the power of language.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- learn about rhetoric devices and how they can be used to represent particular perspectives on human experiences
- understand that the composition of persuasive texts are influenced by purpose and context
- understand how ideas, values and attitudes about issues are expressed in texts and explain the impact on audiences.
Success criteria
Students can:
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