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The Final Quarter - The Power Of Words
Lesson1 of 4 in this unit
PrimaryYear 5 - 6EnglishHumanities and Social SciencesAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and CulturesHealth and Physical EducationHealthPhysical EducationSocialEqualityHuman RightsIndigenous EducationSocial Action
Lesson Summary
Retired AFL star Adam Goodes is known to many for his resilient journey in the face of detrimental treatment by AFL spectators and the media beginning in 2013.
In this lesson, students will explore the power of words and diverse viewpoints by investigating an incident in which a spectator at an AFL football match referred to Adam Goodes using a racial slur. By considering the position of each individual involved, and the media representation of this issue, students evaluate the impact of this situation on each participant. The lesson prompts students to view and respond to a visual text and newspaper headlines, thinking critically to develop their own opinion on the issue. They then present their perspective by writing a news headline that describes their own viewpoint.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand that words have power and should be used carefully
- understand the power of words in context
- understand that what might feel like a joke for one person, can be hurtful for another
- understand the impacts of casual racism
- understand how the media presents points of view through newspaper headlines
Success criteria
Students can:
- synthesise information from different parts of a text to identify the key message
- participate in a group conversation about words and contexts
- form their own opinion on a divisive issue
- construct a newspaper headline
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