Sec Values - Perseverance & Growth 5: Cansu (1/2)

Teacher notes

This lesson introduces Cansu, a 13-year-old girl growing up in Molenbeek, a suburb of Brussels in Belgium. Cansu is of Turkish heritage. This fifth lesson in the perseverance and growth unit (part of the Year of Values programme for secondary schools) and it explores hopes and dreams and the hard work necessary to get there, in the storyworld The Hip-Hop Star. This is the first of two lessons using this storyworld. The next lesson will show part II of the film where Cansu achieves her dream of making a rap video. **Please note:** Bullying/ transition: Cansu and her friends discuss how they are worried they might get bullied. Cansu also says a few negative things about herself, including the fact she attends a special school - these may need additional discussion with your class and some sensitivity. It's also an opportunity to remind learners of what to do if they witness or are a victim of bullying. Please also note that the film briefly refers to a past terror attack in Molenbeek, Cansu’s neighbourhood. This mini-lesson can be delivered either from the front of the classroom using a central computer and screen, or for students who have access to their own computers or devices. Like ALL Lyfta storyworlds, these characters are unique. We don't share stories as being 'typical' or as 'single stories' of people or places. **Curriculum Links:** PSHE KS3: Perseverance, ambition, goal-setting, overcoming self-doubt. Living in a Wider World (especially L2, L3, L5, L6, L9, L10, L14, L23) Health and Wellbeing (especially H1, H2, H4, H8, H9, H10, H13) Relationships (especially R3, R10, R14, R38, R39, R41) PSHE KS4: Managing motivation and building self-efficacy (H3, H4, L2, L3, L5). Citizenship / SMSC KS3-4: Equality, representation, diversity. Highlights inclusion in creative fields and challenge of stereotypes. English / Literacy KS3-4: Spoken discussion; reflective journalling. Expression through voice, resilience and growth mindset.