Close Study of a Song – “I Can’t Breathe”

Lesson overview

Learning Area:English Life Skills and The Arts
Age Group:Secondary Stages 4 – 5

NOTE: the song lyrics contain some explicit language and themes which may be distressing for some audiences, use discretion when delivering this content.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised the content contains images of people who have died.

Learning intention

Students will gain a deeper understanding of institutionalised racism, contemporary Australian socio-political events and world issues. Students will explore how music can provide a voice to minority groups.

Success Criteria

Students can make connections between Australian and global issues around institutionalised racism and contemporary socio-political events.

Introduction

These resources have been developed to support delivery to students accessing a Life Skills curriculum across stages 4-5.

Lesson Materials