A comprehensive set of activities designed to enhance the study of Tom Wright’s playwright and Wesley Enoch’s production of ‘Black Diggers’. TEACHER SOLUTIONS INCLUDED! Through a series of interweaving vignettes, Black Diggers reveals the largely untold story of Indigenous service in the First World War. Activities are suitable for students in years 9-11. The resource is organised into four parts: Part A: Pre-reading/viewing activities. This section is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of Australian history, focusing on key aspects such as the division and trauma experienced by Indigenous Australians, their fight for rights and recognition, the historical context of World War I, the significant role played by Indigenous Australians during the war, the concepts of egalitarianism and cultural capital, and the path towards reconciliation. By engaging in these activities, students will be better equipped to appreciate the historical context and significance of the experiences of the Australian Aboriginal soldiers during World War I. **Part B: Reading/viewing activities. ** This section comprises a series of comprehension and big picture questions carefully crafted to facilitate student’s development of a comprehensive understanding of the plot, characters, setting, and themes presented in the material. **Part C: Post-reading/viewing activities. ** This section focuses on exploring and unpacking the characters, themes, style, structure, and aesthetic features present in the work. By engaging in these activities, students will develop a more nuanced understanding of the artistic and literary aspects of the material, allowing for a comprehensive analysis and interpretation. **Part D: Analytical essay writing. ** This section is dedicated to developing student’s analytical essay writing skills. By mastering the following elements, including the five-paragraph scaffold, writing thesis statements, crafting topic sentences, composing robust body paragraphs, and integrating quotes correctly, students will enhance their ability to construct coherent and logical analytical essays. Overall, this resource is an excellent tool for teachers looking to enhance their student’s study of ‘Black Diggers’. The organised structure of the activities provides a framework for a comprehensive study of the playwright and production, while the varied tasks and prompts cater to different learning styles and encourage critical thinking and analysis skills. Please leave a review - it is greatly appreciated!

A comprehensive set of activities designed to enhance the study of Peter Weir’s 1998 film, ‘The Truman Show’. Activities are suitable for students in years 9-11. The resource is organized into three parts: Part A: Previewing activities, which introduce students to the key themes and concepts of the film. These activities include: an introduction to the reality TV genre, social context of the 1950/60s,responding to poster advertisements and unpacking the trailer. Part B: Viewing activities, which are designed to help students understand the plot. These activities include comprehension questions and big picture questions to consider. Part C: Post-viewing activities, which encourage students to reflect on and analyse the film. These activities include discussion questions, character analysis, and scene analysis tasks that require students to pay close attention to the film’s elements, such as cinematography and sound. There is also a group project that challenge students to think critically about the film’s symbols, messages, and purpose. Overall, this resource is an excellent tool for teachers looking to enhance their students’ study of ‘The Truman Show’. The organized structure of the activities provides a framework for a comprehensive study of the film, while the varied tasks and prompts cater to different learning styles and encourage critical thinking and analysis skills. Please leave a review - it is greatly appreciated!