Welcome to GENAZZANO FCJ COLLEGE Finding texts to support the cross-curriculum priorities
‘…the richness and diversity of
Victorian Aboriginal culture
through artworks and stories from
the early 19th century to the
present day’
Koorie Heritage Trust Publication
‘The first comprehensive history of
Central Australia’s Aboriginal
people, as told in their own words
and many languages.’
Asia and Australia’s
Engagement
with Asia
• Asia and its Diversity
• Achievements and Contributions
• Asia-Australia Engagement
Exploring Connections - In a modern worldTexts situated in the here and now, that prompt us to think about our choices and the way we live our lives question our consumerist society, our values and our attitudes towards sustainability.
Texts that work together
Artworks: Andy Warhol, Edward Hopper, The Scream.Baker, Jeanie (2010) Mirror.Advertising cataloguesFrankfurt, H. G. (2005) On Bullshit, Princeton University Press.Hamilton, C. & Denniss, R. (2005) Affluenza: When Too Much is Never Enough.Menzel & D’Aluisio (2005) Hungry Planet: What the World EatsRiddle, T. (2000) The Singing Hat, Penguin.Spurlock, M. (2005) Don’t Eat this Book, Penguin.Super-Size Me (2004) Directed by Morgan Spurlock (documentary film).Tan, S. (2000) The Lost Thing, Lothian. Tashian, J. (2004) The Gospel According to Larry, Puffin. Thompson, C. & Lissiat, A. (2005) The Short and Incredibly Happy Life of Riley Westerfeld, S. (2005) So Yesterday, Penguin. Youth Society pages from The Age (newspaper)
Respond to:
Cross curricular priorities - Indigenous Culture- Asian Pacific Focus
Need for Various format types – poetry, illustrated stories, cartoon style.
Innovative approaches and various voice styles (first, second and third person).
The structure of the short story.