Essential Question

How does First Nations poetry help us understand First Nations experiences of Country?

Warning — First Nations teachers and students are advised that this curriculum resource may contain images, voices or names of deceased people.

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Unit details

Y7 English
Lesson Time: 40 minutes
Lessons: 16
Duration: 4 weeks
Australian Curriculum
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures cross-curriculum priority.

Unit overview

In this unit, students will:

  • identify the significance of Country in First Nations poetry
  • understand the impacts of disconnection as expressed in First Nations poetry 
  • explore the role of heroes in maintaining cultural connections 
  • analyse and understand the effects of literary devices 
  • create original poetry that reflects their understanding of the importance of Country.

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