Holly's Heroes :: Resources


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Addressing current concerns about young people, health, sport and choices, Holly’s Heroes is an engrossing comedy drama about a basketball team that appeals to a wide range of age groups. The series and education resources support programs in schools that empower students to be resilient and will engage them in meaningful debate about teenage issues whilst developing media literacy skills, knowledge and understandings. Resources 13 x 30 minute episodes on DVD as seen on the Nine Network in 2005. DVD with trailer and clips that accompany the lesson plans. CD with the educational resources. To order, download and print out Order Form and fax to the ACTF or contact info@actf.com.au (download acrobat reader if you are unable to access this file) Resources Free lesson plans and classroom worksheets to accompany the Holly’s Heroes DVD are listed below. Holly’s Heroes and the resources will help students develop self esteem and confidence through enjoyable physical activities and develop skills, knowledge and understandings about media narratives and production. The lesson plans are designed to be used during and after viewing the series. Holly’s Heroes official website: http://www.hollysheroes.com.au

KLA, Year Level and Theme	Description
Year Level: Year 4 to Year 8 KLA: Health and Physical Education; Personal Development; The Arts; English; SoSE Theme/Topic: Film Language; Self and Relationships; Heroes; Change	1. Who are the heroes? Introducing Holly’s Heroes. What is the series all about? Who are the characters? Worksheets: A. Dribble off! B. First impressions


Year Level: Year 4 to Year 8 KLA:English; The Arts; SoSE Theme/Topic:Film Language; Narrative Structure; Bullying; Self and Relationships; Stereotypes	2. Characters and stereotypes Taking a closer look at characters. Character and audience – who do we like and why do we like them? Short cuts to stereotypes. Worksheets: A. Character pen pictures B. My back story C. My favourite character D. My least favourite character E. Short cuts to stereotypes F. Creating a positive stereotype – Holly’s new teacher


Year Level: Year 4 to Year 8 KLA:English; The Arts; SoSE Theme/Topic: Film Language; Narrative Structure; Genre	3. TV Stories – exploring narrative Exploring narrative structure in a TV episode. Exploring continuing or serial narrative structure across a television series. Worksheets: A. Mapping the episode narrative B. Plotting the narrative


Year Level: Year 4 to Year 8 KLA:Health and Physical Education;Personal Development; SoSE Theme/Topic: Adolescence; Self and Relationships; Bullying	4. Let the game begin. Learning about basketball. Is it all skill? What makes a successful team? Worksheets: A. Playing basketball B. Let the game begin


Year Level: Year 4 to Year 8 KLA:The Arts; Health and Physical Education, English, SoSE Theme/Topic: Adolescence; Families; Film Language; Self and Relationships	5. Creating meanings with the camera Family, relationships and belonging. Feelings and exclusion. Friendship, loyalty and teamwork. Team membership and team goals.


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