Lesson summary
In this lesson, students reflect on the extended and varied family structures of a proud Wiradjuri woman, Brenda Matthews, the central figure of the feature-length documentary, The Last Daughter.
Learning intentions:
Students will...
- explore the similarities and differences between various family structures
- explore the various family structures that Brenda has experienced and their impact on her life.
Success criteria:
Students can...
- analyse different family structures and how they shape identity
- explain the similarities and differences between the different family structures Brenda has been part of.
Lesson guides and printables
Lesson details
Curriculum mapping
Australian Curriculum (v9.0) content descriptions:
English:
Students learn to:
- analyse representations of individuals, groups and places and evaluate how they reflect their context in literary texts by First Nations Australian, and wide-ranging Australian and world authors (AC9E10LE01)
General capabilities: Literacy, Personal and Social Capability, Intercultural Understanding
Syllabus outcomes: EN5-8D
Cross-curriculum priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures.
Relevant parts of Year 9 & 10 English achievement standards:
By the end of Year 10, students analyse and evaluate representations of people, places, events and concepts, and how interpretations of these may be influenced by readers and viewers.
Resources required
- Access to The Last Daughter
- Device capable of presenting audio and video to the class
- Student Worksheets - one copy per student
- Writing materials
Skills
This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:
- communication
- cultural understanding
- empathy
- social skills
Additional info
Teachers wanting to watch The Last Daughter in the classroom with their students can register and purchase the film here.
The film is also available to view on Clickview.
Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium - facilitate class discussion, read provided material to class.
Australians Together is a not-for-profit organisation that brings together non-Indigenous and First Nations staff, consultants and collaborators located across Australia. Their mission is to help non-Indigenous Australians listen and learn from First Nations people. Building a greater awareness of our shared history and its ongoing impact, gain a deeper respect for First Nations perspectives, and help pave the way for meaningful actions for an Australia together. You can learn more about Australians Together and their Learning Framework here.
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