Who better to seek advice about creating a hook to engage an audience than award winning journalist, ex Weekly Times contributor and Free Range Ag founder, Simone Smith. Our VCAL students are examining current issues with the intent of presenting speeches and we decided it would be beneficial to learn the tricks of the trade from a professional. After researching a topic Simone explained that it was imperative to pick the news angle, the importance of personal/people stories and provided relatable experience in writing persuasive copy. The VCAL students have been tasked with giving speeches about the main 15 mental-health issues in Australia with the intent of sharing this information with students enlightening their peers. Simone explained that this issue is relevant to anyone and everyone as the evidence and statistics demonstrate that these mental health issues could affect one of them or someone they know! She stressed that potential journalists needed to be interested in everybody and most things, needed to ask questions and to read, listen and watch the news. She encouraged students to develop skills in comprehension, writing, statistics, time management, develop the confidence to approach people and to think outside the square. Simone made it very, very clear that everyone needs to clearly communicate their concerns and whilst students may not like making speeches, the skill is important when you need to express your views or concerns. Good advice for everyone! Comments are closed.
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