AOS2: Analyzing arguments

Area of Study Description

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In this area of study, students analyse the use of argument and language, and visuals in texts that debate a contemporary and significant national or international issue. The texts must have appeared in the media since 1 September of the previous year and teachers are advised to work with their students to select an issue of relevance to the cohort. Students read, view and/or listen to a variety of texts from the media, including print and digital, and audio and audio visual, and develop their understanding of the ways in which arguments and language complement one another to position an intended audience in relation to a selected issue.

Students consider the purpose, audience and context of each text, the arguments, and the ways written and spoken language, and visuals are employed for effect. They analyse the ways all these elements work together to influence and/or convince an intended audience. Consideration and time should be given to explicit teaching of the contextual and cultural background of the selected issue and the texts explored.

On completion of this unit the student should be able to analyse the use of argument and language in persuasive texts, including one written text (print or digital) and one text in another mode (audio and/or audio visual); and develop and present a point of view text.

To achieve the outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 2.

Key Knowledge

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Use of contention and supporting arguments including:

sequence and structure

supporting evidence

language

techniques and strategies

the role of visuals in supporting and augmenting argument

the ways authors employ arguments to position intended audiences

the features of print and digital, and audio and/or audio visual, texts used by authors to position intended audiences

the context in which a text appears and how the identity of the author can affect an audience’s reaction to a text intended to persuade

the conventions of discussion and debate such as active listening, monitoring and evaluating arguments, and questioning

the ways that effective persuasive texts counter arguments through rebuttal, respectful disagreement, and a focus on the arguments, tempering personal responses to powerful, challenging or contentious issues

the features of analytical responses to texts that position audiences, including relevant metalanguage

the structures and conventions appropriate for spoken texts that present an argument

the conventions of syntax, punctuation and spelling of Standard Australian English.

Key Skills

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summarise the key points in persuasive texts

identify and analyse, and apply:

the intent and logical development of an argument

the different evidence the author uses to support arguments

the language used by the author to position or persuade an audience to share a point of view

the way in which arguments and language complement one another and interact to position the intended audience

the effect of the author’s identity and context on the intended audience

the role of visuals to support and enhance argument

the features of print, and audio and/or audio visual texts

the intonation, volume, pace, pausing and stress used when presenting a point of view in audio and/or audio visual texts

apply the conventions and protocols of discussion and debate

extend individual capacity to use language confidently

apply relevant metalanguage

use textual evidence appropriately to support analytical responses

plan, review, edit and refine analytical responses, using individual reflection and peer feedback

apply active listening, reading and viewing strategies to support a deepened understanding of persuasive texts

apply the key structures and features of a spoken point of view text

demonstrate understanding of purpose, context and audience

apply the appropriate conventions of syntax, punctuation and spelling of Standard Australian English.

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Active Recall

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