Young Australian of the Year

1. Year 8 Young Australian of the Year

2. What makes an Australian of the Year? • Quite simply, someone who makes an outstanding achievement. • Someone who is a positive role model proven by their day to day actions and major achievements for their local community and Australia. Activity • As a class, brainstorm role models and actions which might be worthy of an Australian of the Year Award. • Record them in your book

3. Types of Awards Australian of the Year This award has been given since 1960 Senior Australian of the Year Awarded to Australians over the age of 60 Why might they have separate awards? Australia’s Local Hero This acknowledges extraordinary contributions made by Australians for their local community Young Australian of the Year Awarded to Australians between the ages of 16 and 30

4. Local Heroes – Shane Phillips • What community does he live in and work for? • What went wrong for this community? • Who does Shane work with? Was he keen to work with him in the beginning? Why? • What activity helps the youth and the Police come together? What do they and the community gain from this? • What things would you try and improve in your local community? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCZMe0W5C3o&list=UUKpsX9fBiLDR8P-XWS0eY9g

5. Our Focus – Young Australians Akram Azimi Jessica Watson Marita Cheng Casey Stoner

6. The Award • They are designed to be a representation of Australian symbols and a lasting memory of the Australian of the Year Awards recipient's achievements. It is an artwork made from glass. Activity • Brainstorm Australian symbols and icons • Create your own award using Australian symbols to decorate or shape the trophy • Think of an achievement that might influence your design too (Optional) • Say why you have chosen this design in a short paragraph.

7. Quick Revision • How many awards are there? • What are the categories? • What is the trophy made out of? • What did Shane’s program involve involve? • What is the stereotypical image of Redfern that Shane is challenging?

8. The Police Have a class discussion and complete this table

9. Scenario • “The police are considered role models, but I hardly see them. The only time I have any contact with them is when they pull me over. I don’t think they are role models, I think they are annoying.” 1. What would be your response to this statement? Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer

10. Fire-Fighters Construct a letter to the Australian of the Year committee saying why youbelieve these fire fighters should be awarded for their heroic efforts. Watch the following clip and use your own knowledge to create the letter. http://media.smh.com.au/news/national-news/new-south-wales-burns-4838461.html

11. If you are unsure of the name use Dear sir or madam. If you do not know their gender you may write; To whom it may concern Greeting & purpose Expand on ideas and offer evidence if required. This could take a few paragraphs Reinforce the purpose of the letter and sign off. This is a very simple latter. Most business letters would include more details

12. Letter Scaffold Dear madam, I am a student at James Busby High School. Shamefully, I must admit that I had never given much thought to the Australian of the Year Award. I always assumed that it was simply given out on Australian Day and it was of little worth. Thankfully this all changed when I was alerted to the bravery of a group of Fire Fighters who put their lives at risk to help others. I was astounded at their bravery and knew that something had to be done to acknowledge all that they had done for the community. After extensive research I have come to the conclusion that the Australian of the Year Award is the perfect way to show these fire fighters our gratitude. For more on letter writing visit the link below. http://auspost.com.au/education/letterwriting/students/business-letters.html

13. Casey Stoner: Young Australian of the Year • Watch the following clip and explain why these words are linked to him and his career • Work in pairs • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irklEjD44Rg - Modest - Risk taker - Individual - Doubt - Ambassador - Benefactor - Inspiration - Determined - Sacrifice - Passionate - Ambitious - Fearless - Adventure Use a dictionary if you need to.

14. Advertisement Which one is Casey Stoner and how do you know? If you remove the MotoGP context, what might the poster resemble? What might you expect from this event by looking at the poster? Use descriptive words. How does this advertisement appeal to a Japanese audience?

15. Casey Stoner - Revision Do not copy. This is a class discussion. • Casey Stoner competed in his first race at the age of what? • What racing vehicle did he ride in the MotoGP? What vehicle did he ride when he was young? • Why did he move to England to race? • What does ‘cc’ stand for? The more cc you have the more... • What is a highside accident? • How many MotoGP Championships did he win? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM3J4YfBj24

16. CASEY STONER • You and your partner will work together, but focus on one topic each • Here is an example of how you should save your work (put your name at the end): • Casey_Stoner_JerryS • If you do not have a log in, log on with your partner’s account • Research and complete the following questions. You will need these answers for your final activity. • Internet Research • When and where was Casey Stoner born? • He competed in his first race at the age of what? • What racing vehicle did he drive? • What age was he when he and his family decided to leave for England? • Why did he and his family decide to make the move? • Was it the right choice? Why? • Find TWO images of Casey Stoner and add them into your work. • (Image: Right-click, save as, my pictures) • (Word Doc: insert, picture, my pictures) • Non-Research Question • (Personal opinion question): Why do you think it is a big risk to leave everything and go to another country? • - List some things that you/Casey Stoner would be leaving behind and why that might be an issue. • - Talk about the good things which may come out of it

17. MOTOGP • Instructions: You and your partner will work together, but focus on one topic each Here is an example of how you should save your work (put your name at the end): Casey_Stoner_JerryS If you do not have a log in, log on with your partner’s account Research and complete the following questions. You will need these answers for your final activity. • Internet Research • What is the MotoGP? • What does cc stand for? • Name a MotoGP race track, say where it is and provide an image of the track. (Image: Right-click, save as, my pictures) (Word Doc: insert, picture, my pictures) • What does highside mean? • How many MotoGP championships did Casey Stoner win? What age was he for both? • What speeds to MotoGP bikes reach on the track? • Look under the ‘Retirement’ section of the Casey Stoner Wikipedia page. Why did he retire? • Non-Research Question • What kind of pressure might you experience being a MotoGP racer? • - Give some examples and explain each in a little detail • - What rewards could come from overcoming these pressures?

18. Opinions of Casey Stoner • As a class, record all your final answers from the worksheet (Casey Stoner/MotoGP) • Copy it into a table or paragraphs Why do you think it is a risk to leave everything behind? What kind of pressure might you experience by being a MotoGP racer? What are the possible rewards of each of these situations?

19. Using Apostrophes • When we shorten two words into one we use apostrophes ( ’ ) Instructions • Read and write down the abbreviated versions of these full length sentences • Work on writing neatly Casey Stoner must not come last in his final race. You could not hear the screeching tyres over the cheering. It was not a surprise his bike went highside. You will be sorry for smashing my bike! You cannot be afraid to use the new motorcycle, they are counting on you.

20. Better Verbs • A verb can be best described as an action word. Instructions (Do not copy) • Rewrite the following sentences with the appropriate and better verb from the word bank. • There are two words to trick you in the word bank.

21. Mix and Match: Instructions (Do not copy)Cut and paste the words with the correct descriptions.

22. Extension Activity • Answer these two questions when you have finished: • If someone is experiencing doubt, what advice would you give to help? • Pick ONE quality of Casey which you have and write it down. When might this quality come out and why? (E.g. Determined when I play soccer because I want to win.)

23. Verbs: Past, Present & Future Tense Copy the heading and three points • Past: When we talk about something that has happened • Present: When we talk about something that is happening • Future: Talking about something that will or might happen Instructions: Rewrite the following sentences but change the incorrect tense verbs into their proper forms His family sacrificing their time to help him achieved his dream. Casey doubt his abilities when the media pressuring him. The determination of Casey Stoner are legendary at the 2007 MotoGP.

24. Retirement • Do you think it was time for Casey to retire, or do you think he should have continued with his career? -Give reasons to support your answer -Think about everything we have learnt about him (computer and class lessons)

25. Close Passage: Quitting the SportInstructions: Fill in the blanks with the words from the bank. Casey Stoner said that the decision to leave MotoGP racing was a very _________________ thing to do. His love for bikes and ­­­­­________________ for racing took up much of his life, and he became afraid that he might actually end up _________________ the sport because he had dedicated so much of his life to it. There were other_____________ which led to him retiring from the sport aside from his great passion. One reason was that the MotoGP bikes were moving away from prototype designs to production-based designs. He also __________________ from a lactose intolerance illness which required him to take time off during 2009. It was during this time that he truly considered that there was more to ________ then racing and ____________. Unfortunately, the ___________ jumped on this news and caused many people to _______________ the truth of his illness. Casey had other problems with the media such as when they would base his victories on a new bike or tyres which would cause people to _____________ his abilities. Casey also had to compete with Valentino Rossi who is a very popular racer.

26. Was Casey Stoner Worthy? • The Young Australian of the Year Award is given to outstanding and exceptional young Australians. • Do you believe Casey Stoner was worthy of the award? Write a short answer to this question. • State if you agree of disagree • Give reasons from the cut and paste activity and your internet research • State if he is a positive role model and say why

27. Other reasons for the achievement Do not copy We’ve looked at: • Casey Stoner who was a famous MotoGP racer Class Activity - Create a mind-map of actions which would lead to the benefit of others, and therefore be worthy of attaining the Young Australian of the Year award. Individual Activity - If you could do something for the community, what would it be and why?

28. The Interview Prepare a set of interview questions that you would ask Casey Stoner. Create 5 simple questions and try to create 3 questions that would require him to talk in detail. (Word Document or in your notebooks) Examples Simple: • What is the earliest memory of your childhood concerning bikes? • When did you first move to England and why? • Detailed: • Did you ever worry about the sacrifices your parents made? • The interview would take place in the hall at JBHS, so make some questions interesting for the students. Once you have prepared your questions, swap with a partner and get them to try and answer the questions.

29. Jessica Watson

30. Research TaskJessica Watson You are to find information about Jessica Watson. You can either use a PowerPoint Presentation or a word document and add pictures. These are the questions you need to answer. • When and where was Jessica Watson born? • What is Jessica Watson famous for? • Who inspired Jessica to do what she is famous for? • What problems / criticism did Jessica Watson have to overcome? • What award or special recognition did Jessica get? • How is Jessica Watson an inspiration to young Australians? • Find an inspirational quote from Jessica Watson’s acceptance speech and in your own words, explain what she means. • What are other things that Jessica has done after her accomplishment? • What is Jessica Watson’s challenge going to be in the future? Include any other interesting facts you would like to add about Jessica Watson (for example; her education)

31. Useful Websites for Research • http://www.jessicawatson.com.au/about-jessica • http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-01-25/jess-watson-named-young-australian-of-the-year/1917970 • http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/sailing-in-the-face-of-criticism-earns-jessica-youth-honour-20110125-1a44w.html

32. Interview with Jessica Watson After watching the following YouTube clips, you are to prepare interview questions that you would like to ask Jessica Watson. You are a journalist interviewing her before her trip and after her trip. Write your dialogue and think about what Jessica Watson would say in response to your question. http://www.squidoo.com/jessica-watson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKH8MFxe_IY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzflOhs5udA Pair Work

33. Joshua Slocum Joshua Slocum was the first person to sail solo around the world. He set sail on April 24, 1895 from Boston and returned on June 27, 1898. It took over three years. He did not use a chronometer but instead used dead reckoning and, on one particular time, lunar distance.

34. Acceptance Speech http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8GZ-H7Rgew Comprehension questions. Please answer in full sentences after watching the YouTube clip; • What year was Jessica Watson the Young Australian of the Year? • Why was Jessica Watson the young Australian of the Year? • How many days was she at sea? • Was Jessica adventurous when she was young? Give an example. • Why was the beginning her journey so difficult? • What is one advice she has for young people?

35. Was Jessica Worthy? Question • Do you think Jessica Watson was worthy of the 2011 Young Australian of the Year award? Write one paragraph stating if you agree or disagree, and support your answer with THREE examples. How to start (ONE sentence): Jessica Watson was/was not worthy of the award for sailing around the world. Give THREE reasons (THREE sentences: I agree/disagree because ... How to end: This is why I believe Jessica was/was not worthy of achieving the award as she showed/did not show...

36. Teacher Modelling: The structure of a newspaper article. Explain the importance of an eye-catching heading that will automatically gain the attention of the reader. For example; Alliteration is useful when creating a catch headline e.g. Sailor Surges Ahead After Cargo Crash In Jessica Watson’s case: Round the world sailor Jessica Watson arrives back in Sydney She has battled mountainous seas, intense loneliness and critics who said she would never make it, but teenage sailor Jessica Watson has finally navigated her tiny yacht home to Sydney. • Group Task: Students write a newspaper article reporting on the Jessica Watson’s accomplishment.

37. Newspaper Article: Jessica WatsonNow that you have your information you can:Work together as a group to create a newspaper article for Jessica Watson using a Word DocumentNewspaper Article Template: Use the insert feature for Text Boxes. Or insert a table, then merge as you like.

38. Azimi’s aim for the future What stereotypes do some Westerners create for these disadvantaged groups? What image do refugees, IndigenousAustralians and the disabled want to express to the wider community of themselves?

39. INTERNET RESEARCH – AKRAM AZIMI

40. Who is Akram Azimi? Watch the following clip and answer the following as a class.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADWckhX_IW8 • What do you think a humanitarian is? • Where did he come from and how was it described? • What THREE difficulties did he have as a young boy coming to Australia? • Who was his hero and why? • Despite his background and initial negative attitude to study, what did he achieve at the end of school? • Why was going up north an adventure? • What did the local children there love? • What does he want Australians to have a deeper connection to? Do you have this connection, if so say why or why not.

41. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/west-australian-akram-azimi-is-young-australian-of-the-year/story-e6frg6n6-1226562086438http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/west-australian-akram-azimi-is-young-australian-of-the-year/story-e6frg6n6-1226562086438 The Letter • Using the handout provided entitled ‘West Australian Akram Azimi is Young Australian of the Year ‘, and your knowledge so far, create a letter to an Ambassador from another country stating why they should have a similar award for their country using Akram as an example. Introduce yourself and say what the purpose of your letter is Describe what the Young Australian of the Year award is, and what kind of people and achievements are worthy of it Describe Akram Azimi, outline his achievements and state his goals Say why he was our Young Australian of the Year of 2013 Say why they should have the award. (What the ambassador’s country can learn and potentially do from people who help their communities) Conclude Be formal and polite This isn’t a typical letter

42. Letter layout

43. MARITA CHENG Watch the following clip and make notes about Marita Cheng’s presentation. Design a poster promoting the idea of ROBOGALS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqaLWOnRozA www.smh.com.au/it.../what-marita-cheng-did-next-20130919-hv1s4.html

44. POSTER CHECKLIST

45. DESIGN ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS 1. You will need to design a product that will assist elderly in their homes 2. You will sketch a side 2D and a 3D version of your design 3. Describe what you product does in a paragraph

46. Persuasive Writing • This style of writing is used when people try to persuade another to agree or disagree with their opinion. • We use a wide range of words or phrases in different ways when we try and persuade another...and most of the time we are not even aware of it! 1. Persuade the teacher to do ONE of the following things in one paragraph: A ) Watch a particular film B) Read a book C) Play a game 2. Each student is to read their persuasive response. The class and/or teacher votes on the most persuasive 3. The winner’s response is modelled to the class to demonstrate its quality

47. Modality • Confidence: believe, suspect, sure, convinced • Importance: desirable, necessary, vital, essential, need • Frequency: always, usually, generally, often, seldom, never • Obligation: must, ought, should, supposed to • Intensity: slightly, somewhat, very, extremely, incredibly • Certainty: definite, will, might, perhaps • Probability: not likely, potentially, possible, likely, certain • Emphasis: really, absolutely, simply, terribly Modality Close “The Lord of the Rings” is a _________________ (adjective) trilogy to view and should ____________ (frequency) be seen by many people. It is _______________ (probability) the best trilogy ever created as I ________________ (confidence) it has the ____________ (adjective) actors to perform the characters. They perform their roles _______________ (intensity) well, especially during the battle scenes which are _____________ (emphasis) captivating. I will not spoil the film for you, but I ______________ (confidence) that you _____________ (obligation) see this trilogy as it will entertain and change your thoughts about fantasy. Use these types of modality for your own writing now. Follow this close passage, or add the words of modality to your existing response.

48. For or Against? • Persuasive writing is also used to decide between two or more options. For example: Cats are better than dogs, or reading is more beneficial than television. • We are all entitled to our opinions but we need to provide reasons when persuading someone. Educational? Entertaining? Now go back to your response and provide THREE reasons as to why the teacher should agree to your opinion. Healthy? Original?

49. Fish Bone It doesn’t mean you have to be mean to the opposite side, show that you can prove the good things for both but then give an additional statement to prove yours is better • Use this diagram for comparing and contrasting between two things when making a persuasive argument. Let’s use the cats are better than dogs argument. So pick a side and try to persuade! Loyal Cleanliness Active Cats Reason 1 Reason 1 Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 2 Reason 2 Reason 1 Reason 1 Reason 1 Dogs Reason 2 Reason 2 Reason 2 Active Loyal Cleanliness