Question 1 storylines across contexts · extension
Before you start: Book access required: Little Bird's Day; The Tale of Peter Rabbit. The books are not reproduced here. Arrange library/class copies before beginning this task.
Read both whole books or teacher-selected complete sections with an adult before answering. A school or public library copy is suitable. Discuss the particular authors' works; do not generalise one story to all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Published texts for this comparison:
Little Bird's Day — Sally Morgan; illustrated by Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit — Beatrix Potter.
Compare how the two animal characters move through their surroundings. Find one similarity in their experiences and one important difference.
What to aim for Refers accurately to both named books and their creators. Uses a specific event, word choice or illustration detail from each book. Explains a meaningful connection and respects differences of context. Response or adult observation notes
Text references: Little Bird's Day — publisher/author information ; The Tale of Peter Rabbit — publisher/author information
Question 2 relationships across texts · extension
Before you start: Book access required: Little Bird's Day; The Tale of Peter Rabbit. The books are not reproduced here. Arrange library/class copies before beginning this task.
Read both whole books or teacher-selected complete sections with an adult before answering. A school or public library copy is suitable. Discuss the particular authors' works; do not generalise one story to all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Read the shared text above ↑
Choose a relationship between a character and another being in each book. Explain a similarity or contrast, using a page or event as evidence.
What to aim for Refers accurately to both named books and their creators. Uses a specific event, word choice or illustration detail from each book. Explains a meaningful connection and respects differences of context. Response or adult observation notes
Text references: Little Bird's Day — publisher/author information ; The Tale of Peter Rabbit — publisher/author information
Question 3 settings and illustrations · extension
Before you start: Book access required: Little Bird's Day; The Tale of Peter Rabbit. The books are not reproduced here. Arrange library/class copies before beginning this task.
Read both whole books or teacher-selected complete sections with an adult before answering. A school or public library copy is suitable. Discuss the particular authors' works; do not generalise one story to all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Read the shared text above ↑
Compare the way words and illustrations establish the natural setting in each book. Explain which detail most helped you imagine each place.
What to aim for Refers accurately to both named books and their creators. Uses a specific event, word choice or illustration detail from each book. Explains a meaningful connection and respects differences of context. Response or adult observation notes
Text references: Little Bird's Day — publisher/author information ; The Tale of Peter Rabbit — publisher/author information
Question 4 ideas across authors · extension
Before you start: Book access required: Little Bird's Day; The Tale of Peter Rabbit. The books are not reproduced here. Arrange library/class copies before beginning this task.
Read both whole books or teacher-selected complete sections with an adult before answering. A school or public library copy is suitable. Discuss the particular authors' works; do not generalise one story to all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Read the shared text above ↑
Find an idea both books invite you to think about. Explain how the authors develop it differently, then give your own supported response.
What to aim for Refers accurately to both named books and their creators. Uses a specific event, word choice or illustration detail from each book. Explains a meaningful connection and respects differences of context. Response or adult observation notes
Text references: Little Bird's Day — publisher/author information ; The Tale of Peter Rabbit — publisher/author information
Question 5 place and belonging · extension
Before you start: Book access required: Our Flag, Our Story: The Torres Strait Islander Flag; Are We There Yet? A Journey Around Australia. The books are not reproduced here. Arrange library/class copies before beginning this task.
Read both whole books or teacher-selected complete sections with an adult before answering. A school or public library copy is suitable. Discuss the particular authors' works; do not generalise one story to all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Published texts for this comparison:
Our Flag, Our Story: The Torres Strait Islander Flag — Bernard Namok Jnr and Thomas Mayo; illustrated by Tori-Jay Mordey.
Are We There Yet? A Journey Around Australia — Alison Lester.
Compare how the books connect people with places. Choose a specific event or page from each and explain one shared idea and one difference.
What to aim for Refers accurately to both named books and their creators. Uses a specific event, word choice or illustration detail from each book. Explains a meaningful connection and respects differences of context. Response or adult observation notes
Text references: Our Flag, Our Story: The Torres Strait Islander Flag — publisher/author information ; Are We There Yet? A Journey Around Australia — publisher/author information
Question 6 family relationships · extension
Before you start: Book access required: Our Flag, Our Story: The Torres Strait Islander Flag; Are We There Yet? A Journey Around Australia. The books are not reproduced here. Arrange library/class copies before beginning this task.
Read both whole books or teacher-selected complete sections with an adult before answering. A school or public library copy is suitable. Discuss the particular authors' works; do not generalise one story to all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Read the shared text above ↑
Compare one family relationship in each book. How does that relationship help a reader understand a person's experience?
What to aim for Refers accurately to both named books and their creators. Uses a specific event, word choice or illustration detail from each book. Explains a meaningful connection and respects differences of context. Response or adult observation notes
Text references: Our Flag, Our Story: The Torres Strait Islander Flag — publisher/author information ; Are We There Yet? A Journey Around Australia — publisher/author information
Question 7 openings across contexts · extension
Before you start: Book access required: Our Flag, Our Story: The Torres Strait Islander Flag; Are We There Yet? A Journey Around Australia. The books are not reproduced here. Arrange library/class copies before beginning this task.
Read both whole books or teacher-selected complete sections with an adult before answering. A school or public library copy is suitable. Discuss the particular authors' works; do not generalise one story to all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Read the shared text above ↑
Compare the openings. How does each invite a reader into a personal story, and what does it make you expect?
What to aim for Refers accurately to both named books and their creators. Uses a specific event, word choice or illustration detail from each book. Explains a meaningful connection and respects differences of context. Response or adult observation notes
Text references: Our Flag, Our Story: The Torres Strait Islander Flag — publisher/author information ; Are We There Yet? A Journey Around Australia — publisher/author information
Question 8 supported comparison · extension
Before you start: Book access required: Our Flag, Our Story: The Torres Strait Islander Flag; Are We There Yet? A Journey Around Australia. The books are not reproduced here. Arrange library/class copies before beginning this task.
Read both whole books or teacher-selected complete sections with an adult before answering. A school or public library copy is suitable. Discuss the particular authors' works; do not generalise one story to all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Read the shared text above ↑
Write a short comparison for a reading group: one shared idea, one difference in context and one reason to read both books.
What to aim for Refers accurately to both named books and their creators. Uses a specific event, word choice or illustration detail from each book. Explains a meaningful connection and respects differences of context. Response or adult observation notes
Text references: Our Flag, Our Story: The Torres Strait Islander Flag — publisher/author information ; Are We There Yet? A Journey Around Australia — publisher/author information
Question 9 ideas in personal stories · extension
Before you start: Book access required: Our Flag, Our Story: The Torres Strait Islander Flag; The Peasant Prince. The books are not reproduced here. Arrange library/class copies before beginning this task.
Read both whole books or teacher-selected complete sections with an adult before answering. A school or public library copy is suitable. Discuss the particular authors' works; do not generalise one story to all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Published texts for this comparison:
Our Flag, Our Story: The Torres Strait Islander Flag — Bernard Namok Jnr and Thomas Mayo; illustrated by Tori-Jay Mordey.
The Peasant Prince — Li Cunxin; illustrated by Anne Spudvilas.
Identify one idea about family or learning in each personal story. Explain how a similar idea is shaped by the different circumstances.
What to aim for Refers accurately to both named books and their creators. Uses a specific event, word choice or illustration detail from each book. Explains a meaningful connection and respects differences of context. Response or adult observation notes
Text references: Our Flag, Our Story: The Torres Strait Islander Flag — publisher/author information ; The Peasant Prince — publisher/author information
Question 10 context and memory · extension
Before you start: Book access required: Our Flag, Our Story: The Torres Strait Islander Flag; The Peasant Prince. The books are not reproduced here. Arrange library/class copies before beginning this task.
Read both whole books or teacher-selected complete sections with an adult before answering. A school or public library copy is suitable. Discuss the particular authors' works; do not generalise one story to all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Read the shared text above ↑
Compare how each book presents a remembered experience. What information helps the reader understand why that experience matters?
What to aim for Refers accurately to both named books and their creators. Uses a specific event, word choice or illustration detail from each book. Explains a meaningful connection and respects differences of context. Response or adult observation notes
Text references: Our Flag, Our Story: The Torres Strait Islander Flag — publisher/author information ; The Peasant Prince — publisher/author information
