Subject: English

Day/Time:
Wednesday

Topic: Transgender: Year: 11

I am Caitlyn
Student Prior Knowledge:
Have viewed the 10 minute film on
Introducing Caitlyn Jenner
Have briefly discussed gender and
what it is to be transgender

Goals:
To begin the understand the nuanced
nature of gender and sexuality
Curriculum connection:
2C- explains how context, purpose and
audience shape meaning
- Explains ideas, attitudes and voices in texts
Preparation/Resourc Catering for
Evaluation:
es:
Diversity
Participation in discussion
Timing:
Learning Activities:
Resource/media:
20 minutes
Today we are going to define what is masculine
and what is feminine so it will encompass
everyone
-give students post it notes
-have students write one word or a short sentence
and place it either on the masculine or feminine
side of the board.
20 minutes
Why did they chose those words? What is it about
those ideas, activities or descriptors that make
them belong in that category?
How would you define gender?
How would you define sexuality?
Is there a difference between the two?
10 minutes
Do you think Caitlyn Jenner plays into perceptions
of femininity or masculinity?
Write quotes up on the board
You could really feel that this person is free
Does this story remind you of any other kind of
stories?
Could this be a modern fairytale?
http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/06/caitl
yn-jenner-photos-interview-buzz-bissinger
Is Caitlyn Jenner a character?