Antisectarian

Session 6: Characterisation and Sectarianism 2

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Session outline:

  • Recap of previous lesson.
  • Children are split into four groups: 1 the protagonists; 2 the followers; 3 the victims; and 4 teachers who witnessed the event.
  • The above discuss the 'tunnel of abuse' event.
  • The protagonist and followers are suspended for a week.
  • The protagonists discuss why they did what they did and whether the repercussions were worth it.
  • The followers discuss why they joined in and what they got out of it.
  • The teachers discuss what they think of the event.
  • The children adopt the role of a group of councillors and discuss ways in which it might be possible to help the various characters.
  • Children split into groups to work on their projects.

Learning 0utcomes - by the end of the session children will (lesson 6):

  • Creating - in response to the stimulus offer ideas which could be used to create the drama.
  • Communicating and presenting - suggest ways of presenting the drama. Portray characters in accordance with decisions taken.
  • Language - speak audibly and clearly.

Extension activity

  • Children jot down what they have done in their journal.
  • Teacher suggests to the class that some of the work can be used in morning school assembly.

HEALTH WARNING!

  • Be aware of language and class dynamics.
  • The teacher is to gain trust from pupils prior to the lesson and vice versa.