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TEXT TO SELF
Write an entry about life lessons or insights into the human condition that could be relevant to your life. (See the following
pages for reflection: 39, 42, 48, 67,72, 91, 126, 138, 142, 144, 152, 165, 170,
227)
STRUCTURE
What is a prologue?
What does the prologue establish about Anh's life?
Why start at this stage in his life?
How does the prologue position you as the reader to respond to his father?
LANGUAGE FORM
Personal Pronoun
Tense
Reflection and interior monologue
Juxtaposition/contrast
Satire/Humour
CHAPTER 1
What does this chapter tell us about the historical and cultural context of Vietnam? (Consider the issues below and
quote page reference)
* Impact of the war
*Communist rule
*Poverty
*Uncle Thanh's story
LEAKY BOAT DEBATE
What is a refugee?
What do you think a refugee's experience is like? (Consider the challenges they would face and the conditions in which they
live)
What are some public opinions of refugees?
What is your opinion of refugees and allowing them to settle in Australia? (Ask family members, teachers
or friends)
Has your insight into refugee experiences been enhanced (improved) by this Anh's recount?
What specific language choice helps create tension?
POSITIONING THE READER
Watch the following documentary:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c_phJsx1NE&list=PLE3E6153A5173D6E5
How did the media depict refugees? Consider the language used i.e. inclusive and exclusive language.
What opinions do the voice-over narrations convey? How do they influence the viewer's judgment regarding refugees?
Knowing all the fact now how do you feel about refugee?
SUGGESTIONS for your viewing pleasure.
The following films were directed by Khoa Do:
Delivery Day
The Finished People
Footy Legends
Write an entry about life lessons or insights into the human condition that could be relevant to your life. (See the following
pages for reflection: 39, 42, 48, 67,72, 91, 126, 138, 142, 144, 152, 165, 170,
227)
STRUCTURE
What is a prologue?
What does the prologue establish about Anh's life?
Why start at this stage in his life?
How does the prologue position you as the reader to respond to his father?
LANGUAGE FORM
Personal Pronoun
Tense
Reflection and interior monologue
Juxtaposition/contrast
Satire/Humour
CHAPTER 1
What does this chapter tell us about the historical and cultural context of Vietnam? (Consider the issues below and
quote page reference)
* Impact of the war
*Communist rule
*Poverty
*Uncle Thanh's story
LEAKY BOAT DEBATE
What is a refugee?
What do you think a refugee's experience is like? (Consider the challenges they would face and the conditions in which they
live)
What are some public opinions of refugees?
What is your opinion of refugees and allowing them to settle in Australia? (Ask family members, teachers
or friends)
Has your insight into refugee experiences been enhanced (improved) by this Anh's recount?
What specific language choice helps create tension?
POSITIONING THE READER
Watch the following documentary:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c_phJsx1NE&list=PLE3E6153A5173D6E5
How did the media depict refugees? Consider the language used i.e. inclusive and exclusive language.
What opinions do the voice-over narrations convey? How do they influence the viewer's judgment regarding refugees?
Knowing all the fact now how do you feel about refugee?
SUGGESTIONS for your viewing pleasure.
The following films were directed by Khoa Do:
Delivery Day
The Finished People
Footy Legends
MIGRANT REPRESENTATION TASK
Research the following and describe the challenges faced by migrant Australians:
1) housing
2) work
3) language barriers
4) integration into (being part of) society/ society's attitudes towards them
What contributions have migrants made to Australian society and shaping our culture?
Create a visual representation that portrays the challenges faced by migrants and contrast this representation with the visual representation of the contributions they have made to society.
1. Find images, newspaper and magazine headlines that depict challenges faced by migrants.
2. Finds images, newspaper and magazine headlines that depict the contributions they have made.
3. Layout is optional see examples below.
Research the following and describe the challenges faced by migrant Australians:
1) housing
2) work
3) language barriers
4) integration into (being part of) society/ society's attitudes towards them
What contributions have migrants made to Australian society and shaping our culture?
Create a visual representation that portrays the challenges faced by migrants and contrast this representation with the visual representation of the contributions they have made to society.
1. Find images, newspaper and magazine headlines that depict challenges faced by migrants.
2. Finds images, newspaper and magazine headlines that depict the contributions they have made.
3. Layout is optional see examples below.