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War On Waste - The News About Plastic Waste
Lesson5 of 14 in this unit
SecondaryYear 7 - 10EnglishEnvironmentalSustainabilityEconomicDesign Thinking
Lesson Summary
Students explore a current news story about waste and participate in a debate around the content of this news story. Students begin by refreshing their knowledge of the topic of plastic waste. They then read, analyse and reflect on a news article (either provided or of their own choosing). Students then choose an affirmative, negative or neutral position in relation to the article, and form debate groups based on their position. Groups will then develop lines of argument according to their position and will participate in a class debate where they will present their arguments.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand some of the issues around treating plastic waste in Australia
- understand what a news article is
- understand persuasive devices
- understand how persuasive devices can be used to argue for and against an issue.
Success criteria
Students can:
- read, analyse and reflect on a news article
- develop a line of argument around a personal position
- use persuasive devices
- participate in a class debate
- work independently and collaboratively
- participate in class discussions.
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