This website was informed by a vast and varied range of resources and research. Briefly summarised and linked below are three of the major articles that informed our approach and collaboration of ideas that created the website. As well as peer reviewed literature there was a major emphasis on linking all work back to The Australian Curriculum and AusVELS which were noted in the teachers tab under specific topics. All other References are listed below.

 

 

 

Andrews, R 1995, ‘Problems in Teaching Argument’, Teaching and Learning Argument, Cassel, London, pp. 1-25.

 

The Chapter Problems in Teaching Argument summarises what has been previously missing from the classroom when teaching argument. This includes a lack of student  self expression and political discourse as well as the abundance of advertising. Although we have touched on advertising the importance of variety in teaching persuasive technique was confirmed through this document

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Felton, M & Herko, S 2004. 'From Dialogue to Two-Sided Argument: Scaffolding Adolescents' Persuasive Writing', Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, Vol. 47, No. 8 p. 672-683.

 

This article provided information on how to scaffold argument and persuasive writing for High schools aged students. Although this article primarily addresses debate and oratory techniques they are and were transferable and used across all platforms of argument. This was also included as a useful resource in addition to the website as debate was a lacking on the site and is a topic that will be addressed and added in the future. It also informed creators of importance of basing all instruction around meaningful context.

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Johnson, D, Johnson, R, Sheppard, S & Smith, K 2005. 'Pedagogies of Engagement: Classroom‐based Practices', Journal of engineering education, Vol.94 No.1, p87-101.

 

This document did not inform the content of the site but the actual site itself. The authors speak of engagement as key to learning across various and contextually meaningful platforms including, texts, web based material, video etc. which were consciously included throughout all activities provided. It also touches on student led and collaborative learing as a useful ad important classroom tool.

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References

 

Andrews, R 1995, ‘Problems in Teaching Argument’, Teaching and Learning Argument, Cassel, London, pp. 1-25.

 

Barack Obama Victory Speech: Yes we can 2008,  YouTube,  EternalMedia, 05 November, retrieved 27 April 2015, < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNtJRPcPCcw>

 

Ehrhardt, Victoria Pontzer. London ; New York : Anthem Press, 2011. vi, 132 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Language: English

 

FDR DECLARES WAR (12/8/41) - Franklin Delano Roosevelt , WWII , Infamy Speech , 24400 2012, YouTube, PeriscopeFilm, 12 December, retrieved 27 April 2015, < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhtuMrMVJDk>

Gillard labels Abbott a misogynist 2012, YouTube, ABC News (Australia), 08 October, retrieved 27 April 2015, < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihd7ofrwQX0>

 

Hitler Speaks about the Jews 2011, YouTube, st1ckycheese, 11 September, retrieved 27 April 2015, < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0V_xf3OQgM>

 

Leslie, S, Horne, M, Johnstone, R, McCurry, J 2011, VCE Oxford English 3&4, Oxford University Press, South Melbourne

 

Manuel, J 2012, ‘Teenagers and reading: Factors that shape the quality of teenagers’ reading lives’, English in Australia, vol. 47, no. 2, pp. 45-57.

 

Mills, K, Dooley, K 2014, ‘Teaching Persuasive texts: Building a language of Evaluation through hedging and moderated intensification’, Literacy Learning: the Middle Years, vol. 22. no. 3. Pp. 33-41.

 

Newell, GE, Beach, R, Smith, J, VanDerHeide, J, Kuhn, D & Andiessen, J 2011, ‘Teaching and Learning Argumentative Reading and Writing: A Review of Research’, Reading Research Quaterly, no. 3, p. 273-304

 

Pictures of You - TAC's Anti Speed TV ad campaign 2009, YouTube, TAC Victoria, 29 November, retrieved 20 April 2015, <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOYEuEiNBKE>

 

Snowman, J 2009, ‘Motivation’, Psychology applied to teaching 2009, John Wiley & Sons Australia, Milton, Qld, pp. 423-459

 

Stephens, J (2010), ‘Visual Literacy: Enabling and Promoting Critical Viewing’, Charged with Meaning: Re-viewing English’

 

The Kings Speech- Last Speech 2011, YouTube, just4fisherman, 03 March, retrieved 27 April 2015, < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHY2UzOonig>

 

The Speech that made Obama President 2012, YouTube, THNKR, 30 August, retrieved 27 April 2015, < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFPwDe22CoY>

 

The West Wing- 20 Hours in America Speech 2012, YouTube, Kenneth Pennigton, 20 July, retrieved 27 April 2015, < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqVWqTFU5Nk>

 

Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority 2015, AusVELS Level 10: English Curriculum, State Government of Victoria, retrieved 20 April 2015, <http://ausvels.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Level10?layout=1&d=E>

 

Winston Churchill “Finest hour” (best version) 2009, YouTube, Sir Church, 14 March, retrieved 27 April 2015, < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4BVzYGeF0M>

 

Worksafe Victoria- Who’s there TV commercial 2011, 2011, YouTube, WorkSafe Victoria, 20 December, retrieved 20 April 2015 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffC9FfMYpW4>

 

2008 RNC: A Pitbull with Lipstick 2012, YouTube, THNKR, 27 August, retrieved 27 April 2015, < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvqgnA1j8TA&list=PLF59DF018C1CC5013&index=5->

 

1988: When Bush said read my lips 2012, YouTube, THNKR, 27 August, retrieved 27 April 2015, < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6tlyQ64r-o&list=PLF59DF018C1CC5013&index=6->