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Read
_ Chapter 1 together. What is the Moodagudda?
Think of a story you can remember your parents
or grandparents telling you when you were a
Learning child. Write down what the story was about.
Team______________ d) Complete reading to the end of Chaper 3 (p30)
by ___________.
Task 5
Personal response
a) Think of a time when you have been caught in a
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Understanding of the
events, characters,
themes and issues of Task 6
the novel Students prepare oral presentation
Use of detail, Oral Activity
annotations and Choose one of the following tasks for an oral
examples where
appropriate
presentation. This may be completed individually or
Mechanics of in groups of up to four people. Your presentation
language – should last approximately two minutes + thirty
punctuation, spelling, seconds for each member of your group.
grammar etc • The indigenous people of Australia have been
Adherence to
presentation
treated poorly. Outline some of the steps that
guidelines may be taken towards Reconciliation.
Completion of all • Role-play the events in the town hall on the
activities night of
Comments Gracey’s celebration party.
• Discuss the coping mechanisms of the young
people in the novel. How do they cope with
conflict and hardships in the story? Do you
think that young people could react to such
troubles in the same way as the characters in
the novel?
• Create a short play that shows Dougy, Gracey,
and Raymond reuniting in five years time.
Explore their lives after chapter seventeen.
• Research and present traditional artworks and
dances.
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Evidence of
preparation for the
presentation (notes,
props, evidence of
rehearsal)
Engage the
audience, ie speak
clearly, eye contact,
and effective use of
body language
The presentation
demonstrated an
understanding of
the themes and
issues in the novel
The presentation
was long enough
Listening to other
presentations with
respect
Comments
Students perform orals for class • Lifestyles
Class finish off assignment, some students work • Culture
on Extension. Assignment due ___________________.
Task 7 – Extension A
Investigation
Choose one of the following areas and develop a one
page report
Dreaming
• Culture
• Creation
• Symbols
Ghost Towns
• Where
• When
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Australia Understanding of the
• Tribes themes and issues of
the text (depth of
knowledge and
contention)
Spelling and
expression (evidence
of proofreading and
appropriate
language)
Effective use of
paragraphing
Use of TEEL format
(within paragraphs)
Responses were of a
satisfactory length
Comments
Extension Tasks B
To be negotiated with the teacher
a) Dougy tells us that he has no plans but it is clear
that Gracey has clear goals that she strives to
achieve. Discuss why it is important to set goals
for ourselves. Outline what must happen in
order to achieve our goals. Use the text and
your own experiences to support your ideas.
b) Design and create a new cover for this story.
Include a synopsis of the story for the blurb of
not less than 80 words, a comment from the
author, and a statement from a review of the
novel.
c) You have just heard of a brand new school
opening up in Bendigo; it has everything you
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(using TEEL) about the ‘Stolen Generation’ of Developing an
Indigenous Australians who were forcibly argument about
removed from their families. complex ideas,
issues and themes
Depth of knowledge
of the theme or issue
Demonstrating a
detailed and deep
understanding of the
theme or issue
Expression, spelling
and punctuation
(correct grammar,
clarity of writing)
Presentation
(following the
Presentation
Guidelines)
Comments