LESSON 11.6 SkillBuilder: Communicating
LEARNING INTENTION By the end of this SkillBuilder you should be able to write an argument in paragraphs to communicate an issue clearly.
Year 7 students are expected to be able to communicate to others through an explanation or argument. Formal communication should always be straightforward and clear, especially when it is written. 11.6.1 Tell me Throughout your life, you will need to present and communicate arguments. At school, these can be in written form, such as an essay. An essay has several key characteristics: • It clearly explains the background of an issue. • It contains evidence and examples of the issue. • It discusses the positives and negatives of an issue. Paragraphs are a useful tool in presenting arguments. Each paragraph will discuss either a positive or a negative aspect of an issue in a ‘scholarly’ or academic way. 11.6.2 Showme Step 1 — Understanding structure An argument paragraph is a section of an essay that communicates a point of view. It begins with a topic sentence. The paragraph will then explain the point of view and support it with evidence. Finally, a linking sentence will draw the reader’s attention back to the key questions being discussed. In this way, an argument paragraph follows the TEEL structure (see FIGURE1 ). Step 2 — Using the TEEL structure Read the following news article: ‘Juries need to be told how they’re allowed to use the internet to ensure fair trials’ (see FIGURE2 ). Your teacher then asks you to write an essay focusing on the following statement: ‘ It is important that court cases in Australia are open and transparent to the public; therefore, social media should be allowed in courts. ’
Jacaranda Humanities Alive 7 Victorian Curriculum Third Edition
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