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The Last Daughter - Truth-Telling
Lesson2 of 10 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9EnglishLearning through filmText AnalysisHumanities and Social SciencesAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and CulturesSocialIndigenous EducationSocial Action
Lesson Summary
The histories we value the most determine a great deal about how we create the future. In this lesson, students use The Last Daughter as a vehicle to learn about the place of truth-telling in the process of reconciliation. Students will assess sources for accuracy, balance and cultural appropriateness in order to determine which sources are most likely to share truth or bias.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand the concept and value of truth-telling and its importance for a reconciled Australian society
- analyse and evaluate sources pertaining to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' histories and cultures in terms of representations and ethics.
Success criteria
Students can:
- explain the concept of and value in truth telling for a reconciled Australian society
- demonstrate an understanding of how to ensure that texts referring to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' histories and cultures are respectful in their representations and ethics.
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