Creating a Youthfesto Lesson Plan
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Feedback & Editing
The teacher will compile all the ideas into a single document with flipchart prompts as the headers. This can happen over a few days. Once the document is created, bring it back to the class for reviewing and editing. This is an opportunity to reflect on what was said and what changes might need to be made. Ask students if they still stand with what they wrote down during the first activity and make sure everyone agrees with the goal and vision of the youthfesto they have created Discuss what to name the document. Possible names might be a play on “manifesto” like youthfesto or girlfesto, the class might want to call it directly a manifesto, a declaration or a proclamation.
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Sharing
After the students agree the youthfesto is ready to share, identify who they would like to share it with. People to share it with might be: Parents Other teachers School staff Other classrooms Community members The youthfesto can be shared online via email or websites, or in person through classroom or school displays. Note: All identifying information should be removed from the youthfesto before it is shared publicly. Who the youthfesto will be shared with and how must be stated clearly and repeatedly for the students. The implications of sharing it, both positive in terms of impact and possible risks such as negative social feedback, should be discussed together as a group and amongst each other (peer-to-peer, teacher-to-teacher, etc.).
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