Unit 3 term

1. Observe.
2. React to the use of colours and contrasts.
3. Identify what kind of art it is.
4. If you had to give a title to this artwork, what would it be?

05:00

Sally Morgan, Taken Away, 1987.

1. Look at the title and guess what story this artwork could be telling.
2. What feelings does it arouse?

Unit 3 : Stolen

Key question : to be found at the end of the unit Axis : ?

Video : 10th anniversary since the Apology to the Stolen Generations (2018)

Video : 10th anniversary since the Apology to the Stolen Generations (2018)

Recap :Who is Kevin Rudd? Why was he apologising? When? To whom? Present the stolen generations

Before watching:

- Type of document?- Characters : who? Attitude? - The bird : what does it symbolize? - Make guesses about the plot

Watch and take notes

Combine these sentences using "although", "despite", "even though", "even if". a. Many Aboriginal children were forcibly removed from their families. They maintained a strong connection to their cultural identity. --> Although ... b. The government implemented assimilation policies. Aboriginal communities continued to resist cultural erosion. --> Despite ... c. Indigenous languages were suppressed in schools. Some elders managed to preserve and pass on their languages. --> Even if ...

Same instructions. a. Aboriginal families experienced significant trauma. They demonstrated remarkable resilience in rebuilding their communities. --> Despite ... b. The Stolen Generation faced systemic discrimination. Some individuals managed to overcome these obstacles and succeed. --> In spite of ...

Forced removals separated siblings. Some individuals managed to reconnect with their brothers and sisters. --> Although.... --> Despite... Policies led to the loss of traditional lands. Aboriginal communities maintain a strong spiritual and cultural connection to these lands. --> Despite...

Video: The Voice referendum explained as voting nears, Sky News Australia, Oct 10, 2023.

Watch and take notes

Pairwork : - One student focuses on the arguments AGAINST the Voice - One student focuses on the arguments FOR the Voice --> Read and explain to your classmate.

10:00

Discussion session : - individually, take a few minutes to think about these questions. - In groups of 4, choose 2 or 3 questions to discuss --> the group should be able to speak for 10 minutes. 1 RULE : FRENCH IS FORBIDDEN

• Should Australia do more for aboriginal australians?
• Is the Voice referendum divisive?
• Is mentioning Indigenous Australians in the Constitution enough to repair the wrongs of the past?
• Was it far to allow non-Indigenous Australians vote in a referendum about Indigenous Australians?
• Do the results of the voice show that Australia is racist?
• Should Indigenous Australians just get over their past and move on?