Discursive Writing
What is the difference between Discursive and Persuasive writing?
Discursive is a multisided idea where you explore more than one perspective whereas persuasive writing is an argument where you convince your audience of one idea.
What is the name of the poem and author associated with the Aboriginal Perspective?
Son of Mine by Oodgeroo Noonuccal
What is the name of the poem and author associated with the Immigrant Perspective?
'Nobody Calls me Wog Anymore' by Kominos Zervos
Define Australian
Name 3 famous landmarks
Uluru
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Opera House
Big Banana
Great Barrier Reef
Ect.
Introduction, Body Paragraph 1, Body Paragraph 2, Conclusion
What is the poem about?
The positives and negatives of Australia told to her son
What is the poem about?
It is about Zervos feeling like he doesn't belong and convincing his audience that he is Australian
Define Stereotype
a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing
What are our national colours?
Green and Gold
How long is the exam?
An hour
What makes the Aboriginal Perspective unique?
They are strongly connected to the land, their tribe and the Dreaming
What makes the Immigrant Perspective unique?
They have traveled to Australia and experienced our country as an outsider trying to fit in
Define Culture
the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society.
What are the two animals on our national emblem?
Kangaroo and Emu
What is the structure of an introduction?
Start with an anecdote, define the key terms and introduce the perspectives.
What is the context of the author?
What moments in their life influenced the poem?
Oodgeroo Noonuccal is apart of the Stolen Generation and has grown up experiencing many negatives and positives of Australia
What is the context of the author?
What moments in their life influenced the poem?
Zervos comes from an immigrant family from Greece but grew up in Australia as an Aussie and despite his looks and accent wants to be accepted.
Define Voice
a particular opinion or attitude expressed.
Which famous Prime Minister disappeared without a trace?
Harold Holt
What do you need to include in a body paragraph?
The topic's perspective, evidence from the text, your own opinion, and a rhetorical question.
Name a quote from the text that shows her perspective
Name a quote from the text that shows her perspective
Any quote from the text
Define Perspective
a particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view.
In what state of Australia can you find the southern lights?
Tasmania