Teacher Guide

The Union Buries Its Dead Lesson Plan

Study Objectives

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

  1. 1

    Students will research unionism and colonialism in Australia to better understand the historical context of the text.

  2. 2

    Students will analyze the themes and symbolism present in the text.

  3. 3

    Students will compare and contrast Lawson to his contemporary Banjo Paterson.

  4. 4

    Students will connect the author's biography to the major themes of the text.

  5. 5

    Students will effectively communicate with their peers in a thoughtful exchange of ideas.

  6. 6

    Students will use textual evidence to support various arguments and lines of thinking.

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