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Coward Punch - Coward of the County
Lesson8 of 8 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9 - 10EnglishThe ArtsMusicSocialMental HealthPhysical HealthSocial Action
Lesson Summary
In this lesson students will be engaging with Kenny Roger’s song ‘Coward of the County’, using a double-entry journal to reflect on the meaning and intent of the lyrics. Students will consider a modern Australian context, and the repercussions of violence on individuals and the community, looking to rewrite the lyrics of the song to better reflect the morals and ideals of this context.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand the meaning and message of 'Coward of the County' by Kenny Rogers
- understand the repercussions of violence on individuals and the broader Australian community.
Success criteria
Students can:
- read, understand and analyse song lyrics for meaning
- reflect on issues and ideas of masculinity and violence in Australian society
- apply their knowledge in adapting a text for a new context.
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