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Explore the importance and connection to land in Australian literature, specifically focusing on Aboriginal mythology, stories, and the effects of colonization. Examine works by authors such as Wongar and Oodgeroo Nunucal.

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  1. Good-day! Please have out: • Theme Chart • Australia Packet • Outline

  2. First… • Review Assignment • Choose a Theme/Topic • Choose 3 works that fit that topic!!!! • NOTE: RPF (dir. Phillip Noyce): paraphrase scenes/moments in lieu of quotes.

  3. Guiding Questions/Thesis • Controlling statement that answers your guiding question • States your focus, what is to be proven • All quotes will directly support thesis

  4. Guiding Question: How and to what extent does Australian literature convey the importance and connection to land? Thesis: Aboriginal mythology and stories convey the unique connection between culture and land. Even better thesis: Aboriginal mythology and stories convey the unique connection between culture and land; more so, some literature also shows the effects of colonization on the land and culture.

  5. Thesis: Aboriginal mythology and stories convey the unique connection between culture and land; more so, some literature also shows the effects of colonization on the land and culture. Topic Sentence #1: “Marngit”, a story by the Aboriginal writer Wongar, details how land impacts culture. Quote: “Marngit, the local tribal healer, felt confused when it came to local boundaries” (1). Quote: “The old healer turned into a tree’ sprung from a pile of bottles the whites left behind at their surveying camp site” (1).

  6. Topic Sentence #2: • Wongar, also the author of “U308”, continues to represent the importance of land to the Aboriginal people. Quote: “ The mountains [would]… last for years, but should the country run out of boulders, Bungawa would gather elders, clap two stick together…and make new hills again” (1). Quote: “The country remained dry and dead and Bungawa knew, that if even an ant happened to appear there, it would be drowned in a sea of dust” (1)

  7. Outline Fill in your outline in this order: 1. Guiding Question 2. Thesis: Guiding Statement 2. Topic Sentences (The statement of how each piece of evidence relates to the thesis) 3. Quotes: Ensure all quotes easily relate to both topic sentence and the thesis

  8. Introductions • General hook! • Introduce FULL name of authors and titles (note: short stories are in quotes, movie is underlined or in italics) • Essential background on the topic • Transition to thesis statement • Thesis statement (last sentence!) • AVOID QUOTES!

  9. The aboriginal culture has endured for over 40,000 years and with that time has developed a deep relationship with the land. Dreamtime myths reveal the stories of how humans and land merge as one yet with the onset of colonization, this belief would be challenged. Aboriginal author of ‘The Beginning of Life” Oodgeroo Nunucal as well as Wongar, the colonial author of “Marngit” and “U308” help to reveal this history. Aboriginal mythology and stories convey the unique connection between culture and land; more so, some literature also shows the detrimental effects of colonization on the land and culture.

  10. Body • Topic sentence (sentence that sets up paragraph focus; includes title of piece) • Quotes (embedded within writing) • Analysis connecting quotes to topic sentence and (ultimately) the thesis • Transition between body paragraphs!!! • Likewise, Further, More so, Another author…, etc.

  11. Embed with context/Set up Quote! Wrong: “The old healer turned into a tree sprung from a pile of bottles the whites left behind at their surveying camp site” (1). Better: Wongar writes about Marngit, “The old healer turned into a tree sprung from a pile of bottles the whites left behind at their surveying camp site” (1). Best: Wongar, expressing Marngit’s transformation from life to death, writes: “The old healer turned into a tree sprung from a pile of bottles the whites left behind at their surveying camp site” (1).

  12. Conclusions • Bring unity from your introduction to conclusion- FULL CIRCLE! • Revisit hook, perhaps • Restate thesis in a NEW way • Recap main points from each main paragrpah • Avoid saying ‘in conclusion” • Last word should be strong! • Avoid quotes and introducing new material

  13. Conclusion The literature throughout Australia is as dynamic as the rich and tragic history of its inhabitants. A closer look reveals the connection to land that both the colonists and the Aboriginals experienced. Despite the stories and sacred myths revealing different perspectives on land, it is clear that voices of those involved have spoken. While mythology such as “The Beginning of Life” conveys the deep roots of sacred land, the contemporary stories “Marngit” and “U3O8” convey the clashing of viewpoints in this changing landscape. Ultimately, we see an ancient culture holding firm to the land.

  14. Writer’s Workshop • Continue to draft your essay • Write your conclusion • Review assignment rubric to complete a self-check edit

  15. Homework • Completed draft • MLA format • Next class: We will work on quotes, transitions, and a Works Cited Page

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