An Australian politician changed his name to Austin Trump. He did this to show he is unhappy with the government in Western Australia. His real name is Ben Dawkins, but now he is called "Aussie Trump" on the official website. He thinks the government is not doing a good job.

Dawkins uses social media to share his thoughts. He changed his account name to "Hon. Aussie Trump MLC." He tells people to vote against the Labor Party. He likes some ideas from Donald Trump, especially about energy.

Dawkins wants to talk to Donald Trump. He hopes Trump will support him. This shows how politicians sometimes use big actions to get noticed. It also shows how people in one country can be influenced by leaders from another country.

Original news source: Australian politician changes his name to 'Aussie Trump' (Sky News)

– CHARADES
Instructions: Students will act out the main ideas from the article without speaking while the rest of the class guesses what they are. For example, one student can act out changing a name or using social media.
– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Have students walk around the classroom and ask their classmates if they think changing a name for political reasons is a good idea or not. They can tally the responses and share the results with the class.
– THINK-PAIR-SHARE
Instructions: Students will think about how they feel about politicians using social media. They will first think individually, then pair up to discuss their thoughts, and finally share their ideas with the class.
– HEADLINE CREATION
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– VOCABULARY PICTIONARY
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1. What is a politician?
2. Do you think it is good for someone to change their name for a reason? Why or why not?
3. How would you feel if you were unhappy with your government?
4. Do you like using social media? Why or why not?
5. What is a good way to share your thoughts with others?
6. Do you think it is important to vote? Why or why not?
7. Have you ever changed something important about yourself? What was it?
8. How would you feel if a famous person supported you?
9. Do you think leaders from other countries can influence your country? Why?
10. What is something you would like to change in your country?
11. Do you think it is okay for politicians to copy ideas from other leaders? Why or why not?
12. How would you feel if you met a famous politician?

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