DATE

OUTCOME

STORY

AIM OF LESSON

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE An understanding of the ideas, characters and themes constructed by the author and presented in the set text The conventions of spelling, punctuation and syntax of Standard Australian English.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES/RESOURCES Australia in the 60s Group discussion Fitzroy visuals Slums v Commission writing task Read Red house as we are doing it next lesson

ASSESSMENT

Whole book

Situate novel in time and place

Slums v Commission writing task

7-May Character studies Character study worksheet. Paragraph on each character in the chapter, finish for homework. Character studies Red House Note taking Analysis of story An understanding of the ideas, characters and themes constructed by the author and presented in the set text The conventions of spelling, punctuation and syntax of Standard Australian English. Note taking Teach how to do this Analysis of story Do appended version of comprehension questions Year 11 English: Shadowboxing by Tony Birch Character studies paragraphs.

Homework bring in an object that makes you think of one of the themes in Shadowboxing. 8-May Discuss homework object and relate to themes. Identification of themes Insight p.22 what is a theme? How do short stories deal with them? Which theme applies to Shadowboxing? Discuss themes in Shadowboxing. Discuss different ways of interpreting texts as well as the strategies used by readers to make meanings Identification of themes Unit 1. Area of study 1. On completion of this unit the student should be able to identify and discuss key aspects of a set text, and to construct a response in oral or written form. 10-May 14-May 15-May Narrative structure What kind of narrative structure does the book employ? Discuss how SB is semi-autobiographical, has a chronological narrative. Why? SADR Read Insight English p.16-18, questions on p.18 Compare and contrast exercise: Look at news story on wife killing husband - compare 3rd person journalism to first person narrative. What does a 1st person POV add? What does it lose? Make notes then discuss as class. Theme of domestic violence Write a persuasive piece for a newspaper, campaigning for the release of The Butchers Wife. You article should include at least 3 points about why victims of battery should not be charged for murder. Present and class votes for winner. Give them quotes Analysis of story Worksheet entitled The Butchers Wife, Shadowboxing Female characters Worksheet entitled Character studies modify for this story. Finish for homework. Theme masculinity The Lesson Analysis of story Characters Michael, father The conventions of small group and whole class discussion, including ways of developing constructive interactions and building on ideas of others An understanding of the ideas, characters and themes constructed by the author and presented in the set text The conventions of spelling, punctuation and syntax of Standard Australian English. Theme - Masculinity In The Lesson, a major theme is that of masculinity. Theme is also present in Red House presence of father, role of male. Mindmap masculinity in pairs what makes something masculine? Difference in the sexes? Has this changed over time? Was it more or less important back then? Discuss. Male character analysis POV Write a letter either from Mick to Michael, or from Michael to Mick the night after The Lesson. The focus of the letter should about expectations of masculinity. If you are Mick, tell Michael why you are teaching him boxing and why it is so important for him to be a strong man. If you are Michael, explain to your dad why you dont think it is important to be a boxer, and why you got so angry during the fight. Analysis of story Do worksheet on The Lesson with the blue headline. Year 11 English: Shadowboxing by Tony Birch Comprehension questions and extended writing.

Identify and discuss the structure, features and conventions used by the authors of narrative texts to construct meaning in relation to the development of character, ideas and themes Theme domestic violence The Butchers Wife Narrative structure Female characters Mum, Butchers Wife An understanding of the ideas, characters and themes constructed by the author and presented in the set text The conventions of spelling, punctuation and syntax of Standard Australian English. Construct a response to a text, including the use of appropriate metalanguage to discuss the textual features and textual evidence to support the response 17-May 21-May 22-May Take notes while reading, viewing or listening for use in writing about or discussing texts;

Domestic violence article

24-May

INCURSION

Tony Birch incursion

A4 response to Tony Birchs visit.