Worlds united
Concept
Exploring the concept: Worlds united
Concept statement
| 'Worlds united' focuses on how texts persuade individuals and communities to share the experiences of everyday life and society. |
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Students examine how texts represent the experiences of everyday life and society.
In the study of 'Worlds united' you will examine and draw conclusions about different social and cultural values in communities. The differences can be seen in a number of personal, historical or social contexts.
Individuals and communities react to the challenges and changes in society in many different ways.
The texts provided in this resource and your additional texts analyse the representation of different perspectives and ideas about 'Worlds united'. You will take into account the influences of the composer's choice of language forms, features and structures.
Activity 1: Concept statement
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Re-read the area of study concept statement for 'Worlds united' and make a list of your ideas and thoughts about what it means. |
Use several dictionaries and thesauruses and make a list of the words and phrases that have to do with 'worlds' and 'united'.
Locate recent examples in the news media of disputes or conflicts involving communities. Consider how they are related to the concept of persuasion.
Reflect on the ways language has united individuals or groups. This may be at school, with friends or in the community. How did you react to the situations?
Activity 2: Your ideas
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Write your own interpretation of the area of study concept 'Worlds united'. You will need to focus on the way texts persuade individuals and communities. |
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Discuss with your teacher and other students your ideas, issues and questions about the concept. Compare the responses.
You may find that as you study the texts in this resource and collect your own related texts you may decide to modify your ideas. |