I'm Catherine, founder of White Space Words and lover of words (of course), my family, and good coffee. I've taught English for thirty years, twenty-five of those as Head of English. So, you'd understand I care about words. A lot. I care especially about the power of words. In a world where words are misused, over-used, and used to create division, my mission is to promote the use of words for education and inspiration.
I'm Catherine, founder of White Space Words and lover of words (of course), my family, and good coffee. I've taught English for thirty years, twenty-five of those as Head of English. So, you'd understand I care about words. A lot. I care especially about the power of words. In a world where words are misused, over-used, and used to create division, my mission is to promote the use of words for education and inspiration.
This comprehensive Teacher Pack – Minimalism equips educators with all that’s needed to deliver high-quality learning experiences which unpack the key messages of this powerful documentary film.
Contents (4 digital/editable/printable files ready for immediate download and use):
1. Teacher Guide (22 page .pdf)
• Unit overview
• Inquiry Questions
• Suggested Lesson Outline
• Teacher Answer Guide to Student Booklet
• Persuasive Speaking Assessment information – including colour-coded sample script answer key
• Additional resource/links
2. Student Booklet (19 page - .pdf/.doc formats):
• Pre-viewing activities
• During viewing activities
• Post-viewing activities
• Assessment task - Persuasive Speech:
o Elements of persuasion
o Persuasive language devices
o Structure and features of a persuasive speech
o Sample speech
o Speech script template
o Practising the speech
• Additional resources
3. Minimalism Teaching PowerPoint (23 slide .pptx):
• What is a documentary?
• Pre-viewing, Viewing and Post-viewing resources (including links)
• Prepare and Present a Persuasive Speech
• Take further action (including links)
Unit duration: 14+ lessons (including Persuasive Speaking assessment task)
Suitable for use with students across secondary subject areas, including primarily English, Media Studies, Geography and Humanities/Social Studies.
The film runs for 78 mins and has an official rating as PG13+. Please check your country’s classification for this film prior to use with students.
Features:
• Digital/editable/printable files delivered in a single zip file (2 x pdf, 1 x doc, 1 x pptx)
• Professionally designed by an experienced educator
• Highly visual and engaging
• Suited to all learners
• Crisp, clean layouts
• A range of whole class, group work and individual learning resources
Please note: Access to view the film itself requires a Netflix account. This is not included in the resource pack.
Licence information:
$15 for an individual licence (with use strictly limited to the individual purchaser – ie. one teacher/one class)
