Presentation summary
This presentation helps teachers introduce the Rainbow Serpent through the lens of First Nations storytelling, while supporting students to explore how language and imagery create meaning in literature. Designed for Year 1 and aligned with AC9E1LE01, the resource gives educators a clear and respectful way to teach about The Dreaming, cultural variation in storytelling, and the ongoing significance of creation stories. With accessible slides and engaging visuals, this tool supports teachers to build understanding around how stories connect people to place, identity, and community, while meeting curriculum goals.
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Curriculum links
- discuss how language and images are used to create characters, settings and events in literature by First Nations Australian, and wide-ranging Australian and world authors and illustrators (AC9E1LE01)
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