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An Equal Playing Field?

World Cup 2014 – Literacy

FOR AND AGAINT THE WORLD CUP

Is the World Cup good for everyone in Brazil?

Role Play: For and Against the World Cup.

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WORLD CUP PROTESTS

Brazil has been in the news!

Find out about the protests that took place in the lead up to the World Cup, e.g.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/25901648

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YOUR NEWS REPORT

Use your research notes to write a report about protests and inequality in Brazil.

Include:

• An orientation paragraph (who, what, where, why, when).

• A clear overview of the issue at hand.

• Interesting language.

• A quote.

• Indirect speech.

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FAIRNESS AND THE WORLD CUP

Share your ideas:

• Will the World Cup reduce or increase inequality?

• What would you do to make Brazil a fairer place?

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HOW COULD BRAZIL BE FAIRER?

To make Brazil fairer I would…

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NEWSFLASH!

WORLD CUP MEDIA COVERAGE

What is in the news now about Brazil and the World Cup?

Plan an up-to-date newsflash. Include:

• What sorts of issues are being covered?

• Is there any evidence of any further protests or unhappiness?

• Have the issues protesters were talking about been addressed?

• Does it seem like the World Cup is helping to make Brazil a fairer place?

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