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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Semiotic codes |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
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| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
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Semiotic Codes
Any grade level (Primary/Secondary)
English
20 students
30 minutes
This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for English, focusing on understanding and analyzing texts and the purpose of communication through various mediums.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 minutes | Briefly introduce the lesson topic and objectives. Ask students if they have heard the term "semiotics". |
| 2 | Overview of Semiotic Codes | 5 minutes | Explain what semiotic codes are. Present examples of linguistic, visual, auditory, and gestural codes. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 10 minutes | Divide students into groups of four. Each group analyzes provided texts to identify the semiotic codes used. |
| 4 | Class Discussion | 5 minutes | Groups share their findings in a class discussion. Encourage students to reflect on the effectiveness of the codes analyzed. |
| 5 | Video Presentation | 5 minutes | Show a short YouTube video that further explains semiotic codes and illustrates their application in real-world contexts. |
| 6 | Conclusion and Homework | 5 minutes | Recap the lesson's main points. Assign homework to write a short analysis of semiotic codes found in a chosen advertisement or media piece. |
Assign students to analyze semiotic codes in a chosen advertisement or media piece and write a short summary (250 words). The homework will be collected and checked without presentations to the class.