Lesson three - Media stereotypes.
- 1. Lauren O’Hare Lesson 3 Media Stereotypes Key Words Representation Stereotype By the end of the lesson… You Must – understand and explain the concept Stereotype (Starter and Main Task) You Should – Explore the difference between a TV media stereotype and reality (Extension 1) Amazing If – Explore a media stereotype from a different media area (extension 2) STARTER: Write down the meaning of the word stereotype in your own words: A stereotype is an assumption about a group of people based on some of their qualities. L/Os:
- 2. MAIN TASK 1: Describe each characteristic to show the difference between this media stereotype and a real teenager. You (You can insert an image of yourself if possible) Speech: Uses lots of slang and offensive words. Not very articulate and often does not make sense. Anything else: Appearance: Looks not interested and doesn’t take care about her bodily image. Body language: Slumped over; poor body language. Appearance: Apparently I always look annoyed. Anything else: Body language: Sat up properly most of the time but when I’m tired I slouch a little bit. Speech: Does not use slang, speaks correct English. Pronounce words properly, most of the time.
- 3. Extension 1 – Stereotypes and reality: 1. Which negative characteristics of teenagers have been exaggerated in Vicky Pollard? That teenagers don’t speak properly, are aggressive bad attitude and rude. 2. Explain in your own words how you are different to a ‘stereotypical’ teenager like Vicky Pollard? I am different because I don’t speak to people in that type of tone and aren’t rude to everyone. Extension 2 – Stereotypes across different media areas (Promotional picture of 50 cent) - Which negative characteristics of young black males have been exaggerated in this stereotypical image? That they carry guns, are all muscular (imposing that they’re tough) and are scary and troublesome. PLENARY: Progress Bar: - Circle your effort level for today’s lesson. 1 2 3 4 5
- 4. WWW: I managed to complete all of the main task questions and one of the extensions. EBI: I had filled out my description with more detail. Progress Bar: The effort level your teacher has marked you for today’s lesson. 1 2 3 4 5