The Final Quarter - Language of Criticism

Australian Curriculum content descriptions: 

Year 8 English:

• Apply increasing knowledge of vocabulary, text structures and language features to understand the content of texts (ACELY1733)
• Interpret the stated and implied meanings in spoken texts, and use evidence to support or challenge different perspectives (ACELY1730)

Syllabus outcomes: EN4-1A

General capabilities: Literacy, Personal and Social Capability, Ethical Understanding

Cross-curriculum priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures (OI.6)

This lesson is part of the wider unit of work: The Final Quarter – Purposeful Language – English – Year 8

Time required: 60 mins

Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – facilitate class discussion.

• Device capable of creating audio-visual recordings, such as an iPad or camera
• Device capable of presenting a video to the class
• Paul Daley Article (optional)
• Student Worksheets – one copy per student

This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:

• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Empathy
• Ethical understanding
• Social skills

Using only archival footage aired at the time, The Final Quarter holds a mirror to Australia and is an opportunity to reconsider what happened on and off the football field. Learn more about the film here.

We highly recommend that students view the film in its entirety before participating in subsequent lessons.

Our Watching the Film lessons are designed to support you in facilitating this process. Given the content, it is also important for teachers to communicate with parents and guardians of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students before playing the film and/or engaging with the teaching and learning resources. 

Note: This film may not be suitable for viewing by all young people. Teachers are advised to use their discretion when deciding whether to show this film. If teaching in a context with a high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, it is imperative that guidance is sought from the Principal and Aboriginal Education Officer (or equivalent) prior to screening the film.