Home/Learning areas/Through Whose Eyes? Aboriginal and European Perspectives in Literature /Stages

Through Whose Eyes? Aboriginal and European Perspectives in Literature

Stages

Back to overview

1. Interpreting Literal and Inferred Meanings in Traditional Tales

Suggested Learning Intentions

To understand the difference between what is explicitly stated in a text and what is inferred

Sample Success Criteria

I can explain what is explicitly stated in a text
I can explain the possible underlying meaning in a text
I can provide evidence to justify my thinking

2. Interpreting Literal and Inferred Meanings in Texts

Suggested Learning Intentions

To demonstrate the difference between what is explicitly stated in a text and what is inferred in modern allegory

Sample Success Criteria

I can explain what is explicitly stated in a text
I can explain the possible underlying meaning in a text
I can provide evidence to justify my thinking

3. Analysing Different Perspectives or Points of View

Suggested Learning Intentions

To use inference to identify and discuss different perspectives in a text

Sample Success Criteria

I can suggest how the characters thought and felt
I can use my knowledge of cultural and historical contexts to guide my thinking
I can provide evidence to justify my thinking

4. Exploring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives

Suggested Learning Intentions

To use inference to identify and discuss different perspectives in a text

Sample Success Criteria

I can suggest how people in the past thought and felt
I can use my knowledge of cultural beliefs and values to describe and discuss perspectives

5. Analysing and Interpreting a Historical Account

Suggested Learning Intentions

To analyse perspectives presented in artworks, oral and written texts

Sample Success Criteria

I can discuss the bias/viewpoint of an author and artist
I can explain the choice of images, text features and language used by an author and artist

6. Identifying and Comparing the Purpose and Features of Texts

Suggested Learning Intentions

To use comprehension strategies to understand and evaluate a text
To investigate purpose, structure and features of a historical text

Sample Success Criteria

I can discuss the purpose of a text, and the intentions of the author
I can summarise the key ideas in a text

7. Personal Inquiry: Researching and Writing a Historical Narrative

Suggested Learning Intentions

To research a historical period
To write a realistic historical narrative

Sample Success Criteria

I can interpret events in texts and identify different perspectives
I can write in a style to suit my purpose

Back to overview