Media, Dawn Raids, and Public Perception
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Media, Dawn Raids, and Public Perception
Year 11 English Understanding how media shaped narratives in 1970s-1980s New Zealand Lesson 7 of 19: Understanding the Dawn Raids
Lesson Overview and Context
45-minute exploration of media's role in shaping public perception Focus on newspaper coverage during the Dawn Raids era Critical analysis of language, images, and narrative structures Understanding bias and perspective in historical media texts
Curriculum Alignment - NZ Level 6
English Language and Literature strand Critical analysis of texts and perspectives Understanding media as persuasive text Developing thinking and communication competencies Analyzing purpose, audience, and context in texts
Learning Objectives Check-In
By lesson end, you will: Understand media portrayal of Dawn Raids in 1970s-1980s Analyze language and visual techniques in newspaper articles Discuss how media narratives influenced public attitudes Recognize bias and missing perspectives in media texts Support interpretations with textual evidence
Opening Discussion
What role do you think the media plays when significant events like the Dawn Raids happen? Think about: How news stories are written Who gets to tell the story What information might be included or left out
Main Activity Part 1: Analyzing Historical Media
Work in pairs/small groups with historical newspaper articles Annotate for language features: emotive words, tone, adjectives Examine text structures: headlines, images, captions Identify included and excluded perspectives Look for evidence of bias or emotional influence
Media Analysis Framework
{"left":"Language Techniques: Emotive words and phrases, Tone and voice used, Adjectives and descriptive language, Headlines and subheadings","right":"Structural Elements: Images and captions chosen, Layout and positioning, Whose voices are quoted, What information is emphasized or minimized"}
Group Sharing and Class Discussion
Share key findings from your article analysis Discussion focus areas: How did media influence public perception at the time? What power do media narratives have in shaping attitudes? How were stereotypes reinforced or challenged? Consider the historical context of the 1970s-1980s
Critical Reflection
"How did the media coverage of the Dawn Raids influence people's views, and why is it important to critically evaluate media sources today?" Write a brief response using evidence from the articles you analyzed
Assessment, Extensions & Next Steps
Today's assessment: Group discussion observation and written reflection Extension opportunities: Compare historical vs. contemporary media coverage Create digital timeline of changing narratives Connect to social sciences: policy and public response Next lesson: Community voices and counter-narratives