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This document provides instructions for a Year 10 English assignment where students will write a letter to the editor about a proposed drug rehabilitation center in the fictional town of Yanerbie. Students must write from the perspective of a character and use persuasive language and techniques to argue their point of view. The letter must follow the proper format and be 250 words. It will be assessed based on the student's knowledge of persuasive writing techniques, ability to apply those techniques to support an argument, and the accuracy and effectiveness of their language and communication.

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Letter To The Editor Task Sheet

This document provides instructions for a Year 10 English assignment where students will write a letter to the editor about a proposed drug rehabilitation center in the fictional town of Yanerbie. Students must write from the perspective of a character and use persuasive language and techniques to argue their point of view. The letter must follow the proper format and be 250 words. It will be assessed based on the student's knowledge of persuasive writing techniques, ability to apply those techniques to support an argument, and the accuracy and effectiveness of their language and communication.

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YEAR 10 ENGLISH

Letters to the Editor


Year Level: 10
English

Subject:

Description: In this task you will write a letter to the editor about a
scenario you will be provided as a class. You will write in the voice of a
character you have been given and be trying to persuade the community
to your characters point of view. You must use persuasive techniques we
have been talking about but focus on emotive language and one or two
other techniques. Also take into account how your character would write;
their tone and the language they would use. Be aware of the small word
count.
You must lay out your letter like the examples provided including; a title,
and signing off with the name of your writer and the area they live. Dont
forget to include your own name somewhere on the assignment
Purpose: To allow you to:
Practice and display your understanding and use of persuasive
writing techniques
Practice using different tones and word choices to portray a voice
other than your own
Practice for your upcoming Common Test
ACARA Content Descriptors
Refine vocabulary choices to discriminate between shades of meaning, with deliberate attention to the
effect on audiences (ACELA1571)
Create literary texts with a sustained voice, selecting and adapting appropriate text structures,
literary devices, language, auditory and visual structures and features for a specific purpose
and intended audience (ACELT1815)
Identify and explore the purposes and effects of different text structures and language features of
spoken texts, and use this knowledge to create purposeful texts that inform, persuade and
engage (ACELY1750)

ACARA Achievement Standards


Students show how the selection of language features can achieve precision and stylistic effect. They
explain different viewpoints, attitudes and perspectives through the development of cohesive and
logical arguments.
They demonstrate understanding of grammar, vary vocabulary choices for impact, and accurately use
spelling and punctuation when creating and editing texts.

To be completed and a hard copy handed in or uploaded to Daymap.


Due Date: 16/9/15
250 words
See next page for marking criteria.

Word Count:

Knowledge and
Understanding

Application

Language and
Communication

Comprehensive
knowledge and
understanding of
persuasive techniques

Frequent and appropriate


use of a wide range of
persuasive techniques
incorporated fluently to
support a cohesive and
logical argument.

Accurate and sophisticated


expression, grammar,
spelling, sentence structure
and punctuation.

Effectively creates a text


for a highly specific
purpose and target
audience.
B

Proficient knowledge
and understanding of
persuasive
techniques.

Satisfactory
knowledge and
understanding of
persuasive
techniques.

Some knowledge and


understanding of
persuasive
techniques.

Limited knowledge
and understanding of
persuasive
techniques.

Considered and highly


appropriate tone and
language choice for
character portrayed.

Use of some persuasive


techniques incorporated in
responses to support a
logical argument.

Mostly accurate
expression, grammar,
spelling, sentence structure
and punctuation.

Creates a text for a


specific purpose and
intended audience.

Appropriate tone and


language choice for
character portrayed.

Competent use of one or


two persuasive techniques
to support their argument.

Generally accurate
expression, grammar,
spelling, sentence structure
and punctuation.

Creates a text for a


familiar purpose and
audience.

Satisfactory tone and


language choice for
character portrayed.

One or two persuasive


techniques used not
necessarily to support
their argument.

Frequently inaccurate
expression, grammar,
spelling, sentence structure
and punctuation.

Creates a text for a highly


familiar purpose and
audience.

Some attempt at altering


tone or language choice to
suit character portrayed.

Attempted use of at least


one persuasive technique.

Highly inaccurate
expression, grammar,
spelling, sentence structure
and punctuation.

Creates a text with little


identifiable purpose and/or
audience.

No modification to tone or
language choice to suit
character portrayed.

Scenario
Yanerbie is a small country township that historically has supported itself
with tourism dollars from its beautiful natural landscapes and national
parks centred on its coastline. It is a popular place for people looking for a
sea-change and retirees. It is large enough to support conveniences like a
small cinema but not big enough to attract larger industries. Recently a
private company has put a proposal to the town council to build a rehab
centre. This rehab centre will be the largest in Australia and will service
the surrounding areas, some which have high populations of ice users. It is
believed the relative isolation and calming natural backdrop will be
soothing to in-patients and help them separate from their old lifestyle and
destructive habits. This has been a topic of heated discussion for some
weeks now. Supporters argue it could bring money and jobs into the
community while opponents worry about the disruption to their way of life.
The council will make a ruling on the bid in the next fortnight and has
asked for community feedback. Recently The Advertiser ran a two page
article on this development that encouraged many of the locals to voice
their opinions as letters to the editor.

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