This document provides instructions for a Creating Texts assessment task. It explains that students will create 4 original texts totaling 4000 words. One text must be a 1000 word "show off" piece. Students can choose their text types but must experiment with language features and style. They will receive teacher feedback on a draft. The document also provides examples of persuasive "soapbox" speeches and topics students could choose for their own soapbox speech. It reminds students of techniques like ethos, pathos and logos and notes they will receive a reminder sheet. Sources used in developing the task are also listed.

1. Remember : Creating Texts 40%
Free Choice
[10%]
Task 1 & 2
[20%]
Writer Statement
[10%]
+
Your ‘show
off’ piece
1000 words max per piece…..this can be ‘spread around’.
4000 in total
A pairing that have a
common & logical link Comparing & contrasting
the pairing (the apple & the
pie)

2. Creating text #1 (4 tasks total 40%)
•For this assessment type, you are
to create a text for a particular
purpose. By experimenting with
innovative and imaginative
language features, stylistic
features, and text conventions,
you will develop your personal
voice and perspectives.
• It is important you
choose the option
which best allows
you to experiment
with language,
‘show off’ your
creative skills and
allow you to use a
personal voice.

3. Task particulars:
• You need to investigate the stylistic features of the text type
you have selected so you can go on to write and
demonstrate your ability to apply your knowledge of this
style
• Examine and Annotate: Models and exemplars of the text
type (some may be provided for you)

4. Assessment Conditions:
•Teacher feedback on a draft
•1000 words polished writing

5. Get on your Soapbox!!

6. • A ‘soapbox’ is a raised platform which one
stands on to make an impromptu speech, often
about a political subject.
• The term originates from the days when
speakers would elevate themselves by standing
on a wooden crate originally used for shipment
of soap or other dry goods from a
manufacturer to a retail store.
• Since then, "on a soapbox" has become a
metaphor for "expressing very strong opinions
about a topic." If you lecture your meat-loving
family about vegetarianism again, they might
tell you to shut up and get off your soapbox.

8. Every day people try to persuade us…….
How can
persuasive texts
be used to
influence, inform
and persuade
others?

12. Remember
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
You will be
provided with a
‘reminder’ sheet

16. Some ‘Soap Box’
examples….

17. Some ‘Soap Box’ examples….
1. watch this speech by Aisha June 1st place winner Project Soap Box 2015.
You may need to watch it a few times. (Otherwise, please complete this
task for HW)
2. Make a list of all the persuasive techniques she used to make her speech
a winner. Think about the content (Words she speaks) but also the
visual/physical techniques. (Gestures , tone of voice, modulation etc)
3. Share your list with a partner - what did you notice that someone else did
not?
4. Do you think it was a winning speech? Why? Why/not?

20. Example topics
Here are some :
• Social media; get with the times!
• Why the school day should start later
• Being vegan; get on board
• Soccer is better than basketball
• Why current driving laws in SA are unfair for P-platers
• Cyber-bullying: it’s real…and it has to stop.

21. Sources used:
• https://aftguild.org/free_speech/
• https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-32703071
• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201109/memory-
sandbox-soapbox
• https://giphy.com/gifs/schittscreek-schitts-creek-pop-tv-poptv-
f75NXwmr7nFUxtEEFl