The 1967 Referendum - Level 5 Sample Unit
In this activity, students examine the persuasive techniques used in the
popular campaign to support the Referendum.
Provide students with a copy of Student
Materials 5: Campaign songs and slogans (PDF - 32KB).
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Have students rule a page in two with the headings ‘Persuasive techniques
used’ and ‘Possible impacts on readers/listeners’. Have them analyse Sources
5.1 and 5.2
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Ask students to select which one of the slogans they think is most effective
and explain their reasons why
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Ask students to imagine they were part of this campaign and write their own
slogan or song, or design a placard or poster
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Share these slogans and responses with the class.
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