HSC English (Studies)Mandatory module (HSC): We are Australians – English in citizenship, community and cultural identity

Time: 4 weeks = 13.8 hours, 12x1.15hr lessons

DescriptionThrough the study of this module students will develop understanding of and practical competence in the use of language used to conduct their lives as citizens and members of a community. Students will learn how to use English accurately, effectively and appropriately in tasks such as applying for passports, filling in electoral documents, following the procedures of local, state and federal government and writing letters of opinion on issues of community interest. These tasks will engage students in a range of meaningful, purposeful and relevant language experiences.This unit plan forms a four week segment of a term-long unit for this elective. For the purposes of this period, focus will be on some select texts and their representations of Australian culture.- Text analysis and discussion - variety of texts, including film, short story,

poem, song, media articles.- Review and response writing- values such as mateship, hard work, diversity, a fair go for all, laidback

lifestyle

Principal focus:The aspects of Australian culture as represented in a variety of texts.

AssessmentFormative only; leading up to:

Internal Assessment Speech 25%, week 9 (after the conclusion of this four week unit)

Selected texts

Film: Tomorrow, when the war beganVarious websites and media articles

ICT ResourcesAustralian Values and CitizenshipAustralian values website: http://valuesaustralia.com/ (non-governmental) accompanying blog: http://valuesaustralia.com/blog/ Immigration factsheet, link to Life in Australia booklet: https://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/07values.htm Difference of opinion: http://www.abc.net.au/tv/differenceofopinion/about.htm Top 10 Aussie songs: http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/blogs/ag-blog/2011/01/top-10-classic-aussie-songs How Australian are you? Quiz: http://getaway.ninemsn.com.au/quiz.aspx?quizid=4686 All down under website – songs: http://alldownunder.com/australian-music-songs/ all down under quiz: http://alldownunder.com/australian-quiz/aussie-quiz-2.htm The Simple GiftIntroduction and Chapter one walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-hRamLICWo Tomorrow, When the War BeganAt the movies (Margaret and David ABC Review) http://www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s2985210.htm on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfmJkQQNWuETomorrow, When The War Began Cast Interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-exYiM43BIITomorrow When The War Began: Caitlin Stasey and Chris Pang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlqCi5ZTMGQExtended Interview with Caitlin Stasey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb-mx2geuncTWTWB on Sunrise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fqt-lkGemoInterview: Phoebe Tonkin & Deniz Akdeniz – TWTWB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjCnXEZlXTESydney Morning Herald article: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/the-fight-for-australia-20100819-12poy.html and: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/tomorrow-when-the-war-began-20100903-14u2b.htmlOfficial film website: http://www.paramountpicturesintl.com/intl/uk/tomorrow/

Key Definitions (from BOS syllabus)

concept A concept is an abstract idea derived or inferred from specific instances or occurrences. In the context of an Area of Study, ‘concept’ typically operates in and through language and text which enables ideas and experiences to be organised and at the same time shapes meaning and inferences.context The range of personal, social, historical, cultural and workplace conditions in which a text is responded to and composed.critical thinking The ability to think using hypothesis and deduction as a way to question, interpret and draw conclusions.interpretation Explanation of meaning within the context of one’s own understanding.representation The ways ideas are portrayed through texts.textual integrity The unity of a text; its coherent use of form and language to produce an integrated whole in terms of meaning and value.

HSC English (Studies) Outcomes AND content:

H1.2 explains the ideas and values of the texts H2.1 comprehends sustained written, spoken and multi-modal texts at an appropriate level to enrich their personal lives and to provide a sound basis for current and future education, careers and citizenshipH2.2 demonstrates further development of skills in expression in English at an appropriate level of accuracy and fluency to enrich their personal lives and to provide a sound basis for current and future education, careers and citizenship

H3.2 recognises a range of audiences and selects appropriate text forms, vocabulary, style and tone when writing and speaking for those audiencesH4.1 plans and organises to complete tasks or projects, both individually and collaborativelyH4.2 works effectively, both as an individual and within a group, to research, select, organise and communicate information and ideas related to a variety of topics

Content focus:

Students develop knowledge and understanding of a number of literary texts about the diversity of Australian society, about the range of people who contribute to Australian society and about the variety of ways in which human beings establish their place and role as an individual within a society. These texts may include longer texts such as novels, films or television series. Students undertake the study of these texts for enjoyment and aesthetic experience, to extend their skills in comprehending and responding to texts, and their skills in discussion and debate, and to develop their abilities to use language expressively and imaginatively.

Week Outcomes

Suggested Sequence of Teaching & Learning Activities

1Lessons 1-3

Introduction to Australian values and their textual representation Gauge Background Knowledge/Continue from last week’s lessons Students make a mind map (individually) on their existing knowledge and opinions on Australian Values. Consider values as described in the Life in Australia bookletOne value I could relate to, One value I didn’t understand/would like to know more about, similar values I know

Jigsaw - groups are allocated a part of Peter Goldsworthy’s introduction to True Blue. They collaborate for ideas on what their ideas are of the values and ideas in the text about Australia, and then present their findings to the class.65 th Anniversary of Australian Citizenship Read the article and discuss aspects of Australian culture. Did you already know this? What new information did you learn? How does being classified as Australian rather than a British subject affect your personal identity? Write notes summary. Read Life in Australia values, and complete HSC Online activity “critiquing Australian values.”

2 - 3Lessons 4-7

Focus study on Tomorrow, when the war beganFilm Techniques: Distribute a basic film glossary, go through some of the terms. Provide a few examples from the film. Ask students to find examples of their own of at least one film technique in the movie (take-home task)Film form/technology and effect on meaning: discuss original novel format (Marsden) and how this text would be different as a novel – briefAustralian culture and values – actively view extracts of the film and students must ‘spot’ as many references to Australian culture and values; write down quotes etc. Share with classReviews : Read and respond to reviews of the movie, write own reviews of the movie in light of the depiction of Australian valuesTrivia Quiz: How well do you know the movie? http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/games/quiz.php?REF=654Student create their own quiz, questions must focus on Australian culture and values

3Lessons 8-9

Focus study on media articles and web resourcesJigsaw – groups/students are to find a recent newspaper article, where Australian values are discussed/subject/critiqued – model with a Tony Abbott and boat people article, but students can choose to focus on an area that interests them, ie sport/celebritiesThey collaborate for ideas on how this article represents Australian culture and values, then present their findings to the classVisit the valuesaustralia website and read the sarcastic, negative comments on Australian values and culture. Do you agree, or disagree?(Would this be too confronting?) http://valuesaustralia.com/ How to the views here differ from the official government websites; and how would you describe each one? Write responses (take-home task?)

4Lessons 10-12

Focus on another longer text: maybe video “How do you define Australian Values?” or The Simple Gift or song Treaty by Yothu Yindihttp://www.abc.net.au/tv/differenceofopinion/content/2007/ep01_values.htm video: http://www.abc.net.au/tv/differenceofopinion/video/20070212_3.asxAbout the show: http://www.abc.net.au/tv/differenceofopinion/about.htmYothu Yindi treaty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7cbkxn4G8U&feature=kpYothu Yindi bandpage: http://www.yothuyindi.com/themusic.html