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SUBJECT and GRADE HISTORY GRADE 11

TERM 2:

Week 3: This week will focus on Australia and the indigenous Australians. The topic is divided into 4 sections as indicated below. You may have to spend a minimum of 1 hour per section on this unit.

TOPIC 3 Australia and the Indigenous Australians

AIMS OF LESSONS

Week 3 Section 1: Colonialization and assimilation of the Aborigines Section 2: How to answer the “Do you agree/disagree…” question Section 3: How to answer the “Discuss critically…” question? Section 4: How to answer the ‘To what extent…” question?

RESOURCES

Paper-based resources Digital resources

Learners must consult the accompanying PPT slides; and their textbook (Topic 3)

Refer to the relevant digital resources: Watch the following video clips to get a better understanding of the period: Colonisation of Australia: https://qrgo.page.link/rrZsB and Impact of colonisation on Australian Aboriginals: https://qrgo.page.link/GZkEb

KEY CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS Explain and define core concepts.

Terra Nullius: land that is legally deemed to be unoccupied or uninhabited. / land belonging to no-one Colonisation: Colonialism is defined as “control by one power over a dependent area or people. Aboriginal Australians: Aboriginal Australians are the various Indigenous peoples of the Australia. Convicts: A convict is "a person found guilty of a crime and sentenced by a court". Between 1788 and 1868, about 162,000 convicts were transported from Britain and Ireland to various penal colonies in Australia. Free settlers: The English free settlers went to Australia to be free. They wanted to make money as well. They also wanted to explore Australia. Stolen Generation: Aboriginal children who were removed from their families

SKILLS Practice various skills that are useful in Historical studies:

• Draw a mind map

• Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant evidence

• Use analytical and interpretative skills

Refer to the PPT slides numbers 1-20: Let us summarise the Core content you must understand: How Britain colonized Australia and the impact of British colonisation on Australia’s people?

https://qrgo.page.link/rrZsB

https://qrgo.page.link/GZkEb

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guilt_(law)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentence_(law)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Court


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background: the colonisation of Australia;

• race theories in Australia in the early 20th century: debates around ‘racial suicide and racial decay’

• white immigration policies and children from Britain sent to Australia after the Second World War; and

• the stolen generation: treatment of ‘mixed race’ children: Dr Cecil Cook and A.O. Neville - assimilation programmes for ‘breeding blackness out’.

INFORMAL ASSESSMENT The Tutor: Use PEEL-method P (Point) Make a clear, concise, and relevant point in support of your argument. E1 (Explain) your first supporting point/idea E2 Provide evidence or examples from text/source to support your first supporting idea [E1 & E2 form one paragraph & are repeated in every following paragraph you write]

L (link) Relate the discussed point to the following opening sentence in the upcoming paragraph & the key question.

ACTIVITY 1: Draw a mind map to show the British colonialisation of Australia and assimilation of Aborigines. See Example below.

CONSOLIDATION The British saw Australia as an area to colonise and treat people according to their world view. This led to the

oppression of the Aborigines & in their efforts to establish white domination in Australia.

VALUES Equality, Liberty and Fraternity, respect for people and their cultures. Respect for the basic rights of others. Respect for the property of others. Respect women and children. NO LAND GRABBING!


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TERM 2:

Week 3: This week will focus on Australia and the indigenous Australians. You may have to spend a minimum of 1 hour on this section. This is Section 2 of 4 which deals with the “Agree/Disagree” essay question


AIMS OF LESSONS

We will address three questions in Section 2 as in INTRODUCTION to ESSAY QUESTION 1

• How do I write my introduction, elaboration and conclusion?

• How do I use the PEEL-METHOD to write paragraphs?

• How do I answer the “I Agree/Disagree” question?

RESOURCES



Refer to the relevant digital resources: Watch the following video clips to get a better understanding of the: Copy URL and paste in your browser Introduction: https://qrgo.page.link/pvzN6 PEEL-method: https://qrgo.page.link/otyAJ Conclusion: https://qrgo.page.link/jhgBM


Analyse: examine (something) methodically and in detail, typically to explain and interpret it. Rephrase: express (an idea or question) in another way, especially for clarification. Observation: a statement based on what you have argued/written about PEEL: see Tutor Assimilation: a policy of absorbing Aboriginal people into white society through the process of removing children from their families. The ultimate intent of this policy was the destruction of Aboriginal society. Brutal: direct and without attempting to disguise unpleasantness; heartless. Inhumane: without compassion for misery or suffering; cruel.




Refer to the PPT slides numbers 1-20: Let us summarise the Core content you must understand: How to answer an essay question that requires me to agree/disagree?

https://qrgo.page.link/pvzN6

https://qrgo.page.link/otyAJ

https://qrgo.page.link/jhgBM


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• Read and analyse the question. Highlight/underline the important words/phrases, what the question asks me to do, etc. • Introduction: Answer the key question. State your argument. Give brief background information/outline what you are going to discuss • Paragraphs: Use PEEL-method in writing all your paragraphs. Refer to Tutor if you need further explanation • Conclusion: Restate/re-word your argument. Briefly summarise main points from the body paragraphs. Draw to a close e.g. make a final

observation / call to action…

INFORMAL ASSESSMENT

The Tutor: Use PEEL-method P (Point) Make a clear, concise, and relevant point in support of your argument. E1 (Explain) your first supporting point/idea E2 Provide evidence or examples from text/source to support your first supporting idea [E1 & E2 form one paragraph & are repeated in every following paragraph you write]


Activity 1: ESSAY Question 1: Answer the following question. Your essay should be about THREE pages long. ‘An Australian anthropologist argued that Australia's assimilation policy during the 1930s was brutal and inhumane’. Do you agree that the Australian assimilation policy violated the rights of the Aborigines? Use relevant evidence to support your line of argument. [50] Write your introduction in 1-3 sentences. Sentence 1: say whether you agree or disagree. Sentence 2 state your argument. Sentence 3: give brief background information. Body Paragraph 1: Sentence 1: state the first reason you agree/disagree (your point). Sentences 2-3 explain the reason. Sentences 4-5 give examples/evidence to support your reason – here the total sentences will depend on the total of examples/evidence you have!!! Sentence 6: a short summary of your ideas in this paragraph (your link). Body Paragraph 2 – the 2nd reason you agree/disagree Sentence 1: state the 2nd reason you agree/disagree (point). Sentence 2-3 explain the reason (assume that your examiner doesn’t understand the topic at all). Sentence 4-5: support your idea with an examples/evidence – remember the total sentences will depend on the total of examples/evidence you have!!! Sentence 6: a short summary of your thoughts in the 2nd paragraph Body Paragraphs 3, 4, 5… (follow the same format as explained in paragraphs 1 & 2. Write your conclusion in 1-4 sentences. Sentence 1: re-phrase your argument. Sentence 2-3: sum up the main points from your body paragraphs. Sentence 4: make a final observation / call to action

CONSOLIDATION Understand what the question requires you to do and state & sustain your argument throughout the essay


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VALUES Treating of others with dignity and respect.


TERM 2:

Week 3: This week will focus on Australia and the indigenous Australians. You may have to spend a minimum of 1 hour on this section This is Section 3 of 4 which deals with the “Discuss critically…” question


AIMS OF LESSONS


• How do I write my introduction, main part and conclusion?


• How do I answer the “Discuss critically” question?

RESOURCES



Refer to the relevant digital resources: Watch the following video clips to get a better understanding of the: Introduction: https://qrgo.page.link/pvzN6 PEEL-method: https://qrgo.page.link/otyAJ Conclusion: https://qrgo.page.link/jhgBM


Analyse: examine (something) methodically and in detail, typically to explain and interpret it. Rephrase: express (an idea or question) in another way, especially for clarification. Observation: a statement based on what you have argued/written about Race: a grouping of humans based on shared physical or social qualities into categories generally viewed as distinct by society. Indigenous: Aboriginal peoples or Native peoples are ethnic groups who are the original or earliest known inhabitants of an area,




Refer to the PPT slides numbers 1-20: Let us summarise the Core content you must understand: How to answer an essay question that requires me to critically discuss?

• Critically discuss essay simply means you need to your topic, meticulously analyze and interpret it and then present a rigorous argument and explanation. It needs to be balanced in the sense that it showcases both negative and favorable aspects of the topic.





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• Read and analyse the question. Highlight/underline the important words/phrases, what the question asks me to do, etc. • Introduction: State your argument. Give brief background information/outline what you are going to discuss • Paragraphs: Use PEEL-method in writing all your paragraphs. Refer to Tutor if you need further explanation • Conclusion: Restate/re-word your argument. Briefly summarise main points from the body paragraphs. Draw to a close e.g. make a final


INFORMAL ASSESSMENT



Activity 1: ESSAY Question 2: Answer the following question. Your essay should be about THREE pages long. ‘Race theories in Australia had a negative effect on the indigenous people of Australia’. Critically discuss the validity of this statement by referring to the treatment of the Aborigines at the hands of the Australian government. [50] Write your introduction in 1-2 sentences. Sentence 1 state your argument/opinion clear and straight to the point. Sentence 2: give brief background information. Body Paragraph 1: Sentence 1: state the first reason why hold this opinion (your point). Sentences 2-3 explain the reason. Sentences 4-5 give examples/evidence to support your reason – here the total sentences will depend on the total of examples/evidence you have!!! Sentence 6: a short summary of your ideas in this paragraph (your link). Body Paragraph 2 – the 2nd reason you hold this opinion Sentence 1: state the 2nd reason you hold this opinion (point). Sentence 2-3 explain the reason (assume that your examiner doesn’t understand the topic at all). Sentence 4-5: support your idea with an examples/evidence – remember the total sentences will depend on the total of examples/evidence you have!!! Sentence 6: a short summary of your thoughts in the 2nd paragraph Body Paragraphs 3, 4, 5… (follow the same format as explained in paragraphs 1 & 2. Write your conclusion in 1-4 sentences. Sentence 1: re-phrase your argument/opinion. Sentence 2-3: sum up the main points from your body paragraphs. Sentence 4: make a final observation / call to action

CONSOLIDATION Important is that use a different introduction to this essay. Sustain and defend your argument throughout your essay.


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VALUES Respect for the culture and way of living of others


TERM 2:

Week 3: This week will focus on Australia and the indigenous Australians. You may have to spend a minimum of 1 hour on this section. This is Section 4 of 4 which deals with the “Explain to what extent…” question


AIMS OF LESSONS


• How do I write my introduction, main part and conclusion?


• How do I answer the “Explain to what extent” question?

RESOURCES



Refer to the relevant digital resources: Watch the following video clips to get a better understanding of the: Introduction: https://qrgo.page.link/pvzN6 PEEL-method: https://qrgo.page.link/otyAJ Conclusion: https://qrgo.page.link/jhgBM


Assimilation/integration: a policy of absorbing Aboriginal people into white society through the process of removing children from their families. The ultimate intent of this policy was the destruction of Aboriginal society. Half-caste: is a term for a category of people of mixed race or ethnicity. It is derived from the term caste, which comes from the Latin castus, meaning pure, and the derivative Portuguese and Spanish casta, meaning race.




Refer to the PPT slides numbers 1-20: Let us summarise the Core content you must understand: How to answer an essay question that requires me to critically discuss?

• Read and analyse the question. Highlight/underline the important words/phrases, what the question asks me to do, etc.





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• After reading to what extent essay questions, you should decide on a clear point of view. Do you completely agree with the statement (To a great extent)? Or are you totally against the statement (To a lesser extent)? Perhaps you can accept certain sides of question discussed, while rejecting the others. From there, you can start structuring your paper.

• Introduction: Answer the key question. State your argument. Give brief background information/outline what you are going to discuss • Paragraphs: Use PEEL-method in writing all your paragraphs. Refer to Tutor if you need further explanation • Conclusion: Restate/re-word your argument. Briefly summarise main points from the body paragraphs. Draw to a close e.g. make a final


INFORMAL ASSESSMENT



Activity 1: ESSAY Question 3: Answer the following question. Your essay should be about THREE pages long. ‘The Australians believed that the Aborigines were biologically inferior and therefore did not need to be treated as human beings.’ To what extent is this statement accurate in relation to the treatment of the Aborigines by the Australian government? [50] Write your introduction in 1-2 sentences. Sentence 1: say to which extent the statement is accurate (Lesser/greater extent…). Sentence 2: state your argument (point). Sentence 3 give brief background information. Body Paragraph 1: Sentence 1: state the first reason why hold this opinion (your point). Sentences 2-3 explain the reason. Sentences 4-5 give examples/evidence to support your reason – here the total sentences will depend on the total of examples/evidence you have!!! Sentence 6: a short summary of your ideas in this paragraph (your link). Body Paragraph 2 – the 2nd reason you hold this opinion Sentence 1: state the 2nd reason you hold this opinion (point). Sentence 2-3 explain the reason (assume that your examiner doesn’t understand the topic at all). Sentence 4-5: support your idea with an examples/evidence – remember the total sentences will depend on the total of examples/evidence you have!!! Sentence 6: a short summary of your thoughts in the 2nd paragraph Body Paragraphs 3, 4, 5… (follow the same format as explained in paragraphs 1 & 2. Write your conclusion in 1-4 sentences. Sentence 1: re-phrase your argument/opinion. Sentence 2-3: sum up the main points from your body paragraphs. Sentence 4: make a final observation / call to action


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CONSOLIDATION Important is that use a different introduction to this essay. Sustain and defend your argument throughout.

VALUES Regard all people as human beings equal in all aspects of life

POWER POINTS


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