Question 41 comparing themes · extension
Two original tiny tales
A — The boastful lantern: A lantern boasted that its light reached farther than any candle. When the wind rose, its loose door swung open and its flame went out. A candle inside a jar kept burning. “A strong cover matters too,” said the candle.
B — The patient seed: A seed watched a paper flower being admired on the windowsill. “You bloom so quickly,” it sighed. Day after day the seed pushed a root into the soil. When the paper flower faded in the sun, the seedling opened its first living leaf. Neither could do what the other could do.
Compare the lessons of the two tales. Explain one similarity and one difference using events as evidence.
What to aim for States a supported similarity. States a supported difference. Uses an event from each original tale. Response or adult observation notes
Question 42 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.
Published texts for this comparison:
Little Bird's Day — Sally Morgan; illustrated by Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit — Beatrix Potter.
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 43 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.
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 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 44 important moments · 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.
Choose a turning point or important moment from each book. Compare how words or pictures make those moments stand out.
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 45 illustrators and meaning · extension
Before you start: Book access required: Little Bird's Day; Our Island. 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.
Our Island — The Children of Gununa, with Alison Lester and Elizabeth Honey.
Choose an illustration from each book. Compare how placement, colour or scale helps communicate an idea also developed by the words.
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 ; Our Island — publisher/author information
Question 46 emotional effects · extension
Before you start: Book access required: Alfred's War; 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:
Alfred's War — Rachel Bin Salleh; illustrated by Samantha Campbell (published as Samantha Fry).
The Peasant Prince — Li Cunxin; illustrated by Anne Spudvilas.
Compare how the creators help you understand a difficult experience. Choose one language or illustration detail from each.
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: Alfred's War — publisher/author information ; The Peasant Prince — publisher/author information
