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2040 - Understanding Persuasion
Lesson1 of 6 in this unit
SecondaryYear 7 - 8EnglishPersuasive writingText AnalysisEnvironmentalEnergySustainabilityEconomicDesign ThinkingIndustry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Lesson Summary
In this lesson, students will be immersed in, and connect with, the documentary film 2040, focusing on how persuasion is an important aspect of starting a movement or action towards something new. To get others to join a new cause, they first need to be persuaded.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- examine how persuasive devices can be used to express a point of view and influence an audience
- explore how futuristic thinking can assist in imagining solutions to current environmental problems
- practice applying persuasive devices to promote their visions for the future and learn how to give constructive feedback
Success criteria
Students can:
- identify persuasive techniques used in the film
- analyse the effectiveness of persuasive techniques for their intended purpose
- plan and create works using different persuasive techniques with the same intended message as the original
- create futuristic texts based on stimulus material
Lesson Guides and Printables
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