Middle Years (years 7-9)
Create a new spin on old stories by creating an alternate headline and re-writing old news from a new perspective.
Program snapshot
Newspapers record key moments of the Territory’s history, influence readers and perpetuate a larrikin stereotype of the Territorian character. Create a new spin on old stories by creating an alternate headline and re-writing old news from a new perspective.
Session name: News Spin - a critical analysis of NT newspapers
Available days: Tuesday to Friday
Time: Session commences at 10am The session will run for approximately 60 - 90 minutes.
Curriculum: The program addresses learning outcomes in the Australian Curriculum
Location: Library & Archives NT is located within CDU's Education and Community Precinct, Danala, on level 2, 54 Cavenagh Street, Darwin.
Booking and enquiries: All enquiries and bookings to be made via email at: lant.education@nt.gov.au
Learning experiences
Students will:
- Investigate the purpose and features of newspapers
- Explore how Northern Territory newspapers have recorded key moments in history
- Recognise the point of view that newspaper articles are written from and how that point of view can vary according to the audience and purpose
- Create original newspaper cover pages from different points of view
Curriculum Links
English – Literature
- Literature and context
- Responding to literature
English - Literacy
- Texts in context
- Interpreting, analysing and evaluating
- Creating texts
Civics
- Analysis, synthesis and interpretation
General capabilities
- Critical and creative thinking
Cross-curriculum priorities
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Before your visit
Students will gain more from the visit if they have already explored some aspects of critically analysing the language used to persuade newspaper readers, and how different points of view can vary according to the audience and purpose.
After your visit
- After the facilitated session, you may wish the students to explore other sections of the exhibition, under your own guidance.
- Search Digitised records on Territory Stories and check out the Library Catalogue to locate resources that will complement planned classroom topics for the school year.
- If you share any photos from your trip to the Library on social media, please use #educationLANT.
Session Supervision
The session is facilitated by LANT Staff. To ensure the best experience for all, duty of care, including supervision of student behaviour, is the responsibility of the class teacher. It is expected that students will behave in a respectful manner and be aware that other people may be visiting the exhibition at the same time. We look forward to welcoming students, teachers and accompanying adults.
Excursion Details
The journey to get to Library & Archives NT is part of your excursion experience, so read about how to make a booking and getting here.