Activity Introduction
Advertisements are all around us, but do you ever stop to think about what they’re really telling you about the world? In this activity you’ll consider an advertisement from a billion dollar industry – the world of junk food. You’ll learn to see an advertisement with new eyes, through learning about visual techniques.
This is a good activity for kids to complete independently. However, they will benefit from reflecting on their ideas with others.
Ideal for: Upper Secondary Years 9 & 10
Themes:
- think and connect
Time required: 30 minutes
Curriculum connections: English, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability
Curriculum codes:
Complete lesson for classroom teachers:
SugarByHalf – Analysing Advertising – English – Years 9 & 10
- Example Advertisement
- Visual language factsheets:
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| This lesson has been developed in partnership with SugarByHalf, a not-for-profit organisation, who promote action to reduce sugar-related diseases so that Australians live better, stronger and healthier lives. Their message is simple: to reduce added sugar consumption by half. |  |
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