Past the Shallows
Which two brothers' perspectives does the narration primarily follow?
Harry and Miles
Which country provides the setting for many of Oodgeroo's prescribed poems?
China
Who directed The Castle?
Rob Sitch
What do we call a short personal story used to communicate an idea?
An anecdote.
What is your teacher's first name?
Brooke
What is Steve Curren's job?
He is an abalone fisherman.
Complete the quotation: "The past is all about us and ________."
within
Where is the Kerrigan's holiday house located?
Bonnie Doon.
What are the four different writing styles that might be assessed for this module?
1. Imaginary
2. Discursive
3. Persuasive
4. Reflective
Which teacher will often drive Miss Stockley to school when she can't be bothered to drive herself?
Mr Hick
What does Miles suggest Harry should look for on the beach in the opening chapter?
A shark egg
What was Oodgeroo Noonuccal's birth name?
Kathleen/Kath Walker
What backyard achievement does Dale proudly announce to his dad?
He dug a hole
Name the three mentor texts studied and the name of each of the composers.
1. Dreamers by Melissa Lucashenko
2. How to Live Before You Die by Steve Jobs
3. Dear Mrs Dunkley by Helen Garner
Blue Mountains Grammar School and Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College.
Name the location where Joe and Miles surf in the opening chapter.
Cloudy Bay
List all seven of the prescribed poems.
1. The Past
2. China...Woman
3. Reed Flute Cave
4. Entombed Warriors
5. Visit to Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
6. Sunrise on Huampu River
7. A Lake Within a Lake
How does Dennis Denuto's courtroom language reveal a relationship between language and power?
His struggle with formal legal language, known as 'legalese', reveals how specialised language/jargon can heighten individuals/groups to a position of power, whilst disempowering others.
Name three characters from Dreamers.
Could include: Eric, May, Jean, Ted
What is your teacher's star sign?
Leo
What type of bird does Harry observe in the opening chapter?
A cormorant.
Oodgeroo travelled to China in 1984 as part of a cultural delegation organised by which council?
The Australia-China Council
What diploma did Tracey receive and from which TAFE?
A Diploma of Hairdressing from Sunshine TAFE.
Steve Jobs organises his speech around three stories. Name their subjects.
2. Love and loss
3. Death
Which tourist attraction did Miss Stockley work at before teaching?
Scenic World