suited to seniors for persuasive writing and oral topics. However ensure they are aware that their issue must have a relevant Australian context and be supported as much as possible by Australian data
great intro to analysing political cartoons for yr 10 - can be done online. Can be used up to yr 12 - done as a class via datashow. Warning - sample activities are based on segregation and education issues in the USA...pity it is not aussie - but the use of irony, analogy are well reinforced with this. Could work well the TKMB yr 11???
This is a blog I suspect you may well find worth reading - if the authors keep it up. It is best to add it to your RSS feeds. If you don't know what that is ask the library or me:)