Curriculum 1B

Assessment 2 – Work Cards

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Theme:
The theme of war and history of past events that has occurred.

Rationale:
The selected texts are presented and developed for mid to high ability year 9 students with a variety of different range of difficulty, which can
be the structure or moderate of the selected text. The common theme throughout these texts are the history of past events that have occurred
either within the authors lives or the narrators. The work card activities selected for these texts reflect on the themes which effortlessly allow
students to work individually or collaborate with a partner or in groups in order to complete the task set. Students are able to use any technology
they believe might be useful for any task. While students complete the activities, they explore a range of different approaches of learning style,
they learn these through a variety of different methods such as using certain software programs, such as Microsoft, photoshop, Prezi, PowToon
or any sort of programs they wish that may be useful to them. There are two picture books, two other picture books with visual literacy to
describe the events that occur within the story and one novel for these activities. Regardless of student’s different range of capabilities these
texts best challenge mid to high ability students, they explore respective tasks that address a range of different material.

References:
Gonsalves, R. (2016). The permanent resident. Crawley, W.A.: UWA Publishing.
Jorgensen, N., & Harrison-Lever, Brian. (2004). In Flanders fields. Fremantle, W.A.: Fremantle Press.
Metzenthen, D., & Camilleri, Michael. (2014). One minute's silence. Sydney: Allen & Unwin.
Popov, N. (1996). Why? New York: North-South Books. In Flanders Fields
Tan, S. (2006). The arrival. South Melbourne: Lothian Books.

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Why? – Nikolai Popov

Overview:
Imagine your world turns upside down while you are sitting comfortably and serenely in your own land, suddenly someone shows up however
they do not introduce nor greet themselves, surprisingly the whole world changes and everyone and everything goes against your will. Nikolai
Popov’s Why? Explores a land of two young creatures fighting for their lives in order to take the throne and become the owner of that land. This
picture book explores the true nature of war and how people fought for the rights of their land. On a meadow a frog sits very peacefully.
Unexpectedly he then becomes attacked by a mouse holding an umbrella. The picture book from the beginning to the end is about the war between
a group of frogs and mouses. It explores violence and fighting throughout the story in order to present an effective message for readers where they
try to understand the senseless of war.

Activities you will need to complete:

1. Narrative:
Write a narrative alongside the images presented in the double-page spread picture book. Make sure to use captivating descriptive language to
narrate the story. Do not think about the length of your narrative, not all picture books have very long narratives. Therefore, draw the reader’s
attention to the story the images portray and provide the reader with something enjoyable make sure to use words that evoke feeling for the reader.

2. In 300-500 words:
Similar to written texts, visual texts often are constructed carefully to shape meaning and to influence and affect the viewer. You are to work as a
whole class and mind map the experiences individuals might have overcome during war. Describe what experiences individuals might have shared
and think about whether if these experiences might inspire people.

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3. Conflict and resolution:

Often conflict challenges us to think harder and develop understanding and become creative, it also allows us to resolve solutions either individually
or collaboratively. In pairs, work together and on a small card provided by the teacher write down a situation that could start a conflict between
two individuals, once everyone has attempted to write something up make sure to fold your card and place it in the teacher’s box. Then, every pair
will choose a card from the box, make sure you do not pick your own card. Student’s will be allowed 10 - 15 minutes to discuss their chosen topic
as they interview each other. Once the time is up, each pair is to write their resolution to the topic in their workbooks making sure to have no more
than 2 pages in length filled out in their workbooks. Students are then required to share their chosen topic with the whole class by contributing
towards sharing at least five main ideas or points they came up with to resolve their chosen situation.

4. Soundtrack:
When watching a movie, we realise all the sound effects that occur within a series of events. You are to compose a soundtrack for the events that
occur throughout the double-page spread picture book. Choose 3-5 pages in the book and select a relevant song/soundtrack that would reflect on
the mood and tone of that moment within the page. Once you have selected the pages and the songs/soundtracks, take a photo of your chosen pages
and work on Microsoft PowerPoint, PowToon, or Prezi to display the image in order to present your task. You are also instructed to embed the
soundtrack URL as an ‘online movie’ option if you are to use Microsoft PowerPoint and on the next slide ensure that you write a brief paragraph
summary for each photo/song/soundtrack you have chosen. Students must ensure the relevant literary devices are highlighted and further elaborate
on why the technique is appropriate within the context.

5. Book Review:
In 300-500 words write a book review on Why? describing things you liked and disliked about the picture book. Ensure to include as many themes
and concepts portrayed within the book also making sure to answer why war starts in the first place. Think about the relevance of this picture book.

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Is it relevant to our society today? Do you understand the moral or message of the text in which the author is portraying? You are to make sure
you use persuasive writing in order to convey the reader with your ideas and opinions. You may feel free to research book reviews as a guide to
help you start your own book review however make sure your work is all in your own words (plagiarism will be checked). Once you finish your
book review, please submit your review to your teacher via email.

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In Flanders Fields – Norman Jorgensen and Brian Harrison-Lever

Overview:
“It flies towards the enemy lines, but crashes to the ground after a few metres, its wings beating feebly.”

Would you risk your life to save an injured bird across the field during war? Think about how brave you are and how important it is to show hope
to others, Norman Jorgensen and Brian Harrison-Lever In Flanders Fields explore the life of young soldiers through bravery. On a barbed wire in
a very far distance on an early Christmas morning there is a small bright red coloured robin flapping however is trapped. There were no sounds of
guns shooting in the air, with a deathly silence in the background, a soldier makes his way towards the picketed barbed wire while the bird flaps
one wing hopelessly. During World War 1 in Flanders Field a young soldier risks his life on a no-man’s land to rescue the robin, with the story
eloquently portraying the inhumanity and senselessness of WW1. The authors create a beautifully touching picture book with finely observed
details explaining a soldier’s story while saving a robin and displaying how humanity can be reversed into peace amongst all countries around the
world.

Activities you will need to complete:

1. Dear Soldier:
Imagine that you are the mother/father of the main protagonist in the story, write one-page formal letter to the protagonist. Make sure to write in
first person, ensure that you consider the intentions and whether if you are writing to instruct, comfort or whether if you are seeking for help from
her/him. You may wish to research example letters as a guide to help you. Once you have completed your letter ensure that you create a one-page
reflection on what you already knew about the protagonist and the difficulties and struggles he has faced.

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2. Point of view:
Compose a 2-4 paragraph diary entry or story using the red bird’s point of view about the war. The description must be composed as a story or a
diary entry. With reference to the book, you should reflect on the events that occurred during the soldier’s journey. Build on the language you
choose and make sure to use descriptive language to describe all events and relationship between the bird and the solider. Remember you are
writing from the red bird’s point of view, imagine what the bird could say if it was able to talk, would the bird remind us of something? Or would
it send us a message? Be creative. Once you have completed your task attempt to draw a bird yourself, think about what type of bird you would
draw and why you have chosen to draw that bird, ensure you answer these questions at the back of your drawing.

3. Class Profile:
Using the images that is provided by the classroom teacher from Anzac Day, create a class profile of one soldier and in the description box, explain
your soldiers’ characteristics, identity and history. You are then required to write about a time where the soldier had a memorable time. Make sure
your profile does not exceed two pages in length. Once you have created your profile, swap with the person next to you. Referring back to the
main text your partner is to analyse your profile and use the main protagonist as an example to edit your work. Make sure to keep your ideas
original and be creative.

4. Brainstorm:
In groups of 3-4 brainstorm the symbols within the book that represent peace and harmony. For example, think about what you think the red bird
and the white silk the solider receives as a gift from home symbolises. Using the book as guidance refer to the scene of the injured bird as a starter.
As a class discussion, discuss the themes you have selected from the book. Think of the red poppies at the end of the book. Do you think the red
poppies and the red bird have something in common? Maybe it represents Anzac Day. Explain your thinking and prepare an oral presentation with
your group you may wish to use any software program (PowerPoint Slides, Prezi, PowToon etc.) to present your oral presentation, ensure that
your presentation does not exceed 5 minutes.

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5. Interview:
In groups of 3-4 create a 4-page dialogue between your group, and soldiers from the book In Flanders Field. A checklist of what to include in your
group project will be included to help structure your task. Furthermore, past examples will also be provided as to help guide your work. Ensure to
use relevant themes, concepts and information from the book to create interview questions to ask soldiers in your 4-page dialogue. Afterwards,
your group will prepare a mock interview that will be performed in front of the class. For this component, you are to prepare questions and allocate
roles between members of your group, as to who will ask questions and who will play the part of the soldier. Ensure that your mock interview does
not exceed 7 minutes. Then, write 100-200 individual word reflection describing the process in which you contribute to your group in the process
of creating the 4-page dialogue.

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One Minute’s Silence – David Metzenthen and Michael Camilleri

Overview:
“In one minute’s silence, you can imagine the great crop of crosses the Anzacs left behind… and the promises given to never forget the boys who
would not wake to the hushed footsteps or the whispered farewells.”

In one minute of silence what are the first things that come to your mind? One Minute’s Silence by David Metzenthen and Michael Camilleri is
set within a classroom to address the importance of one-minute silence to students. During Remembrance Day, one minutes of silence bring a
powerful message to a class of teenagers sitting in a classroom in silence. The story reminds students to contemplate about the perspective of
Australians and the Turkish people. One-minute silence brings back many memories of the heartbreaking futility of war of young Australian adult
troops landing at Gallipoli on April 1915. The picture book explores many moments from war by delivering a powerful message of what one
minute of silence can do by remembering those who died and will always be in our hearts and minds in silence.

Activities you will need to complete:

1. Book Cover
Develop a book cover for One Minute Silence. While completing this task consider the following themes and ideas. You may wish to research
book covers of your own liking on google and select one of your favourite cover and use that as a guide to complete your own book cover. Make
sure to consider literary devices and feature that need to be focused on when creating a book cover by thinking outside the box to create a creative
piece. You may wish to use any software programs as you wish such as photoshop or anything that works best for you. Once you have completed
the task you will pitch your book cover to the class by using persuasive language to sell your book, when pitching your book cover you cannot

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exceed 4 minutes in time. Make sure to write up a justification of what changes you wish to work more on and improve one you have pitched your
book cover. Take on as much feedback as possible in order to help write up your justification.

2. Facebook profile:
Create a Facebook page for one of the characters in the classroom, include a photo, birthday, relationship status as well as a brief description of
the character. You are required to do a 250-word justification about the choices you have made. For example, why you have chosen a specific
interest or hobby for your character. Be creative and think of the character in your shoes. Keep your work original. Remember to describe the
thoughts of the character about Remembrance Day. Once completed email your profile to a friend to comment and analyse your character. Your
partner is required to find an image that best suits your character. Make sure you use royalty free images and leave your profile picture blank for
your partner to complete. Once your partner finalises the profile, take into consideration of their analysis and take on feedback. This will then be
presented in class. Display your profile on the Interactive White-Board (IWB) ready for presentation.

3. One Minute
“But you can imagine, in one minute’s silence, when the Turkish soldiers rose that morning to discover there only remained… the perfect lack of
sound of a war that had ended.”

In one minute explore what you think the students on the third page might be thinking, then examine the student’s reaction in the last pages and
create a facts sheet on those two pages, then in 200-300 words write up what you believe these students might be thinking and why their reactions
change from the beginning of the book to the end, think about what has changed their thinking and why or what has caused their
opinion(s)/interest(s) to change. Afterwards, be creative and on an A3 paper draw one important moment to you by referring to the picture book,
think about the importance, memories and the history behind this story and use the book as a guide to complete this task.

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4. Newspaper Headline
“The Stony shore of Gallipoli on the twenty-fifth of April, 1915…”

You are to research newspaper headlines, remember an interesting headline tells us what the story is about and makes readers want to know more,
this also needs to be accurate and written clearly in order for readers to engage. Read the book One Minute Silence and then create a front cover
headline that best suits the book make sure that your headline can be pitched to others, for people to buy your newspaper. Think about the planning,
layout, story and many more aspects to newspapers. Then think about the information you will add under the headline, maybe think about a
‘breaking news’ that could grasp readers attention. Ensure that you think of what the story is about, what is happening, what has or has not
happened, where it has happened, is it important and what caused it to happen.

5. Book Review:
In 300-500 words write a book review on One Minute Silence, describing things you liked and disliked about the picture book. Make sure to
include as many themes and concepts portrayed within the book. Think about the relevance of this picture book is it relevant to our society today?
Do you understand the moral or message of the text in which the author is portraying? You are to make sure you use persuasive writing in order
to convey the reader with your ideas and opinions. You may feel free to research book reviews as a guide to help you start your own book review
however make sure your work is all in your own words (plagiarism will be checked). Once you finish your book review, please submit your review
to your teacher via email.

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The Permanent Resident – Roanna Gonsalves

Overview:
“When I first migrated to Australia, I used to smile at anyone who looked like an Indian. The aim was to establish a shared connection, as if to
say, ‘I understand. We are two peas in a strange pod’”.

A total stranger alienated from the first world however trying her best to socially stay connected in order to fit the Australian standards. The
Permanent Resident by Roanna Gonsalves is a narrative about the main protagonist, named Candice who migrated to Australia, exploring the
significant events that occur throughout her journey which has been caused by decolonisation, highlighting how this has become an issue in society
for her. The author’s own opinion is also embedded within the narrative as the story plots out the political issues articulated through the effect of
the historical events, for example poor economy and the massive struggles where individuals have migrated from such as the third world to first
world countries.

Activities you will need to complete:

1. Point of view:
Compose a 2-4 paragraph diary entry or story using Candice’s point of view of her journey. The description must be composed as a story or a
diary entry. With reference to the novel, you should reflect on the events that occurred during Candice’s journey. Build on the language you choose
and make sure to use descriptive language to describe all events and her relationships with the world through Candice’s point of view. You are
required to build on strategies to determine Candice’s point of view. Remember you are writing from Candice’s point of view, imagine what she
would say, would she remind us of something? Or would she send us a message? Be creative. Once you have completed your task attempt to draw

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an image of Candice, think about what she would look like and why you have chosen to draw her this way, ensure you answer these questions at
the back of your drawing.

2. Facebook profile:
Create a Facebook page for Candice in the novel, include a photo, birthday, relationship status as well as a brief description of the character. You
are required to do a 250-word justification about the choices you have made. For example, why you have chosen a specific interest or hobby for
your character. Be creative and think of putting Candice in your shoes. Keep your work original. Once completed email your profile to a friend to
comment and analyse your character. Your partner is required to find an image that best suits your character. Make sure you use royalty free
images and leave your profile picture blank for your partner to complete. Once your partner finalises the profile, take into consideration of their
analysis and take on feedback. This will then be presented in class. Display your profile on the Interactive White-Board (IWB) ready for
presentation.

3. Dear Main character:

Write a one-page formal letter to Candice. Make sure to write in first person, ensure that you consider the intentions and whether if you are writing
to instruct, comfort or whether if you are seeking for help from her. You may wish to research example letters as a guide to help you. Once you
have completed your letter ensure that you create a one-page reflection on what you already knew about the protagonist and the difficulties and
struggles she has faced.

4. Interview:
In groups of 3-4 create a 4-page dialogue between your group, and soldiers from the book The Permanent Resident. A checklist of what to include
in your group project will be included to help structure your task. Furthermore, past examples will also be provided as to help guide your work.
Ensure to use relevant themes, concepts and information from the book to create interview questions to ask soldiers in your 4-page dialogue.

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Afterwards, your group will prepare a mock interview that will be performed in front of the class. For this component, you are to prepare questions
and allocate roles between members of your group, as to who will ask questions and who will play the part of the soldier. Ensure that your mock
interview does not exceed 7 minutes. Then, write 100-200 individual word reflection describing the process in which you contribute to your group
in the process of creating the 4-page dialogue.

5. First and Third World:

Refer to the chapter ‘CIA (Australia)’ create an argument about the first world problems and third world problems within the chapter. The novel
does not deny the challenges or attempt that diffuse the feminist agency by functioning through inconclusive narrative forms. Discover the issues
and confusions and the riddled third world issues presented in this chapter refer to pages 85-86, 112 and 109 in the book and identify the three
ways of (mis)recognition and write 300-500 words.

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The Arrival – Shaun Tan

Overview:
From a long-forgotten time, Shaun Tan reveals his migrant story through a series of wordless images which portray a man’s life leaving his family
to seek for better prospects within an unknown country. The book explores a bewildering city with external objects, animals, matters and customs.
The Arrival uncovers the journey and places of an individual, as it also explores immigrants in need for food and employment with little help from
considerate strangers, each uncovering an unspoken history of their own. Throughout the picture book, readers discover the true nature of the
world where individuals go through as they struggle through survival and violence with only hope to believe in.

Activities you will need to complete:

1. Point of view:
Compose a 2-4 paragraph diary entry or story using Tan’s point of view of his journey. The description must be composed as a story or a diary
entry. With reference to the picture book, you should reflect on the events that occurred during Tan’s journey. Build on the language you choose
and make sure to use descriptive language to describe all events and her relationships with the world through Tan’s point of view. You are required
to build on strategies to determine Tan’s point of view. Remember you are writing from Tan’s point of view, imagine what he would say, would
he remind us of something? Or would he send us a message? Be creative. Once you have completed your task attempt to draw an image of Tan,
think about what he would look like and why you have chosen to draw him this way, ensure you answer these questions at the back of your
drawing.

2. In 300-500 words:
Similar to written texts, visual texts are often constructed carefully to shape meaning. Analyse the final image in the picture book and answer the
following questions: What is the salient image? What do you think the road is a symbol of? What type of visual text is it? What is represented in

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the image? What is the purpose of this text? Who do you think the intended audience is? How do you know? What are the striking visual elements?
And How does this visual image achieve its purpose?

3. Research Project:
Research the background history of the author and clearly identify how Tan and his family migrated from China to Australia. Make sure to include
as many facts as possible. You are to use graphic organisers to brainstorm all facts. Then pitch your points to the peer next to you and use the
feedback to develop your facts, then create a 2-page storyboard to plan the relationship between the facts and the story. Ensure that what you write
is in your OWN words.

4. Imagination:
You are to work as a whole class and create a mind map on the board and identify certain things you will need to pack if you were to travel
overseas. You are then individually given six small sheets of papers making sure you write your name on the top right corner of the paper. You
then need to imagine you are emigrating. Write down six responses on the separate small sheets by answering the following questions. What are
the three things you would miss the most form home? What three things would you take with you?

5. Book Review:
In 300-500 words write a book review on The Arrival, describing things you liked and disliked about the picture book. Make sure to include as
many themes and concepts portrayed within the book. Think about the relevance of this picture book is it relevant to our society today? Do you
understand the moral or message of the text in which the author is portraying? You are to make sure you use persuasive writing in order to convey
the reader with your ideas and opinions. You may feel free to research book reviews as a guide to help you start your own book review however
make sure your work is all in your own words (plagiarism will be checked). Once you finish your book review, please submit your review to your
teacher via email.

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