Words That Spark Change: Writing for Fairness and Equality
5. Gender Equality
Creative Writing
Grades 5-8
30-60 Minutes
Materials Needed
- • Paper or notebooks
- • Pens/pencils
- • Whiteboard or large chart paper
- • Markers
Goal 5: Gender Equality
You can find an introduction to Goal 5, as well as the Targets & Indicators, Objectives, and Action Planning Resources on the Goal overview page.
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Introduce Global Goal 5 and power of dialogue. Students become scriptwriters crafting scenes about fairness and equality.
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Word Connection
Word association game building vocabulary around fairness and equality themes.
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Brainstorm Challenges and Solutions
Brainstorm everyday fairness challenges and solutions. Students create scenarios for scripts.
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Write Scripts
Students write short scripts featuring conversations that challenge unfairness or show support for equality.
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Perform Scripts
Groups perform scripts and provide kind, helpful feedback focusing on clear message, character voice, and impact.
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