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Coward Punch - King or Coward?
Lesson2 of 8 in this unit
SecondaryYear 7 - 8EnglishSocialMental HealthPhysical HealthSocial Action
Lesson Summary
In this lesson, students will explore the concepts of denotation and connotation. They will read about the coward punches that sparked the campaign to rename the formerly known ‘king hit’ and reflect on the importance of language choice in how we view a person, event and situation.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand the concepts of denotation and connotation
- understand the difference between a 'king hit' and a 'coward punch'
- understand the importance of language choice on perception
Success criteria
Students can:
- explain the connotations of words
- compare the difference between the language of 'king hit' and a 'coward punch'
- reflect on the rationale for renaming the behaviour a 'coward punch'
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