LESSON 11.5 SkillBuilder: Participating in civic processes
LEARNING INTENTION By the end of this SkillBuilder you should be able to write a simple submission to show participation in civic processes.
Year 7 students are expected to be able to communicate ideas through a variety of methods, including structured writing, such as essays. An example of getting involved in civic processes is in the form of a formal submission to an organisation or government body. 11.5.1 Tell me A formal submission is a letter or email to an organisation or government body requesting a speciýc action or expressing an opinion on an issue. Parliamentary committees often call for public submissions to investigate community issues or bills. Any Australian citizen or resident can write a formal submission, often used to request permission from government agencies (such as permission to host a community event). Submissions are similar to essays, with clear structure and developed ideas. However, they differ by asking for speciýc actions and being more personal (often written in the ýrst person, I. . .). Learning to write submissions helps apply written communication skills in real-world scenarios and enables active participation in a democratic society. 11.5.2 Showme Your submission may be one of hundreds of letters sent to a government department or parliamentary committee; therefore, it is important that it is clear and concise (short). Follow the process set out in FIGURE1 .
FIGURE1 How to write a submission
1. Research or investigate the issue — identify specific problems and possible solutions that may solve those problems.
2. Research and identify the people or organisations that may be able to address the issue — government departments, parliamentary committees.
3. Write your submission — include relevant evidence to support your position, such as research, photographs, results of a survey or a signed petition.
4. Send your submission.
Jacaranda Humanities Alive 7 Victorian Curriculum Third Edition
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