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Media Portrayals of Human Trafficking

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Lesson Plan

Media Portrayals of Human Trafficking

Analyze media portrayals of trafficking

In this lesson, students will explore how human trafficking is depicted across various media platforms, including news, films, and social media. They will critically assess the accuracy and impact of these portrayals on public perception. This lesson is crucial for developing media literacy and understanding the complexities of human trafficking, encouraging students to think critically about the information they consume.

Audience

10th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Analyze media portrayals of trafficking

Materials

Discussion Questions, Media Analysis Worksheet, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly introduce the topic of human trafficking and its prevalence.
  • Explain the objective of the lesson: to analyze how human trafficking is portrayed in different media forms.

Step 2

Media Analysis Activity

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a different media example (news article, film clip, social media post) related to human trafficking.
  • Instruct groups to use the Media Analysis Worksheet to evaluate the portrayal's accuracy and impact.

Step 3

Class Discussion

15 mins

  • Reconvene as a class and discuss the findings from each group.
  • Use the Discussion Questions to guide the conversation about the accuracy and impact of media portrayals on public perception.

Step 4

Closure and Reflection

5 mins

  • Distribute the Exit Ticket for students to reflect on what they learned about media portrayals of human trafficking.
  • Collect the exit tickets as students leave.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide the class discussion on media portrayals of human trafficking.

How accurately do you think the media portrays human trafficking?

Encourage students to consider different media sources and their potential biases.







What impact do these portrayals have on public perception?

Discuss how media can shape opinions and awareness about human trafficking.







How can we critically assess media portrayals of sensitive topics like human trafficking?

Guide students to think about media literacy skills and critical thinking.







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Worksheet

Media Analysis Worksheet

A worksheet for students to analyze media portrayals of human trafficking.

What type of media are you analyzing (news, film, social media)?

Identify the media format.







Summarize the portrayal of human trafficking in this media example.

Provide a brief overview of the content.







Evaluate the accuracy of this portrayal. What evidence supports your evaluation?

Consider the facts presented and any potential biases.







Discuss the potential impact of this portrayal on public perception.

Think about how this portrayal might influence viewers' understanding of human trafficking.







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Quiz

Exit Ticket

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