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Stories of Chasing Asylum - Stories Of Power And Politics
Lesson8 of 11 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9 - 10EnglishSocialEqualityHomelessnessHuman RightsSocial Action
Lesson Summary
Students are introduced to forms and concepts of power and how it can influence perspectives on the issue of seeking asylum. They enhance their understanding of power and how it manifests in stories of, and responses to, seeking asylum. With a specific focus on political power, students use a selection of thinking and analytical tools to deconstruct and evaluate perspectives represented in texts and analyse how language and visual features influence audiences. Using this knowledge, students will create their own message about political power.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand how political stakeholders apply different forms of power to influence responses to the plight of people seeking asylum.
- understand how satirical texts, especially political cartoons, can be used to communicate perspectives on significant issues.
- be able to analyse and evaluate visual and language choices used to communicate meaning.
Success criteria
Students can:
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