Activity 1:
1. Use the following websites to research the timeline of Australian History
https://www.aboriginalheritage.org/history/history/
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-15675556
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPCwsiuKMzA
2. Answer the following question on page 8 of your workbook based on your research from the websites:
How did European settlement impact Aboriginal people?
Indigenous Authors
Indigenous authors have contributed to recounting Aboriginal history and raising awareness of the past experiences of Aboriginal people in Australia.
Activity 1:
Think about any Aboriginal authors you know, have read or studied in the past.
Write your answers in the box on page 7 of your Semester 1 workbook.
Write the ideas, concepts, themes, histories and experiences are explored in their texts under your ideas on page 7.
Themes in Aboriginal literature
Connection to the land
Colonisation
Aboriginal culture and identity
Spiritual connection
Life lessons
Mythology
Aboriginal rights
ACTIVITY 2:
Select ONE Indigenous author and create an A4 poster exploring the following:
● Personal information (name, age, family background, education)
● Published works
● Extract from one text they have written
Ensure your poster is neat, easy to read and appealing to viewers.
Some notable Aboriginal authors include:
Archie Roach
Brenton E. McKenna
Bruce Pascoe
Jane Harrison
Stan Grant
Anita Heiss
Alison Whittaker
Marlee Silva
Thomas Mayor
Sally Morgan
Submit your poster at the start of the next scheduled class.