{"title":"'Picnic at Hanging Rock'","description":"\u003cp\u003eComplete teaching resources for \u003cem\u003ePicnic at Hanging Rock\u003c\/em\u003e (1975), directed by Peter Weir — a VCE English and EAL text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes a complete 14-lesson unit, all 14 lessons available separately, and a set of four listening tasks for EAL students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Complete Unit explores historical and social context, film techniques, characters, relationships and six major themes before progressing to analytical interpretation, essay planning and sustained analytical writing. It includes editable PowerPoint slideshows, student worksheets, sample answers, student and completed scene-analysis charts, and 24 analytical essay topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe listening-task set develops listening and note-taking skills while extending students’ understanding of relevant historical, social, artistic and cinematic contexts. It includes four audio recordings, four 20-mark student worksheets, sample answers and marking guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Complete Unit and individual lessons are available with an \u003cstrong\u003eIndividual Teacher Licence\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish\/EAL Faculty Licence — One Campus\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe listening-task set is licensed for use by the English\/EAL faculty at one school campus and is available through the school purchase-order process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee inside the unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lessonready.com.au\/pages\/picnic-at-hanging-rock-complete-unit-preview\" title=\"Preview the ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ Complete Unit\"\u003ePreview a complete lesson and scene-analysis extracts from the \u003cem\u003ePicnic at Hanging Rock\u003c\/em\u003e unit.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeaching the film:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lessonready.com.au\/blogs\/news\/teaching-picnic-at-hanging-rock-for-vce-english-eal\" title=\"Teaching ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ for VCE English and EAL\"\u003eRead our guide to teaching \u003cem\u003ePicnic at Hanging Rock\u003c\/em\u003e for VCE English and EAL.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"picnic-at-hanging-rock-complete-unit-vce-english-and-eal","title":"'Picnic at Hanging Rock' Complete Unit – VCE English and EAL","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose the licence that matches how the unit will be used. The Individual Teacher Licence is for one teacher and their classes. The Faculty Licence allows use by English\/EAL teachers across one school campus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroductory pricing available until 31 January 2027.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete, editable VCE English and EAL teaching unit for \u003cspan\u003ePeter Weir’s film \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicnic at Hanging Rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 14-lesson sequence supports students to explore the film’s historical and social context, characters, relationships, narrative structure, cinematic style and six major themes before progressing towards sustained analytical writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit has been developed for VCE English and EAL Area of Study 1: Reading and Responding to Texts. Lessons provide explicit instruction, regular opportunities for students to respond, and carefully sequenced support for developing interpretations, selecting evidence and constructing an analytical response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee inside the unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lessonready.com.au\/pages\/picnic-at-hanging-rock-complete-unit-preview\" title=\"Preview the ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ Complete Unit\"\u003ePreview a complete lesson and scene-analysis extracts from the \u003cem\u003ePicnic at Hanging Rock\u003c\/em\u003e unit.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeaching the film:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lessonready.com.au\/blogs\/news\/teaching-picnic-at-hanging-rock-for-vce-english-eal\" title=\"Teaching ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ for VCE English and EAL\"\u003eRead our guide to teaching \u003cem\u003ePicnic at Hanging Rock\u003c\/em\u003e for VCE English and EAL.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 editable PowerPoint slideshows;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 editable student worksheets;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample answers for every worksheet;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudent scene analysis chart;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompleted scene analysis chart with detailed sample responses;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 VCAA-style analytical essay topics; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit information and licence guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe lesson sequence covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview, First Impressions and Narrative Structure;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Context;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial and Cultural Values;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm Techniques and Cinematic Style;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacters, Motivations and Relationships;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNature and Civilisation;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMystery and Uncertainty;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepression and Freedom;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemininity and Adolescence;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime and Fate;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss and Grief;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping Analytical Interpretations;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrainstorming and Planning an Analytical Response; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting and Improving an Analytical Response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEach lesson includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA learning intention and three success criteria;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix clearly timed teaching and learning tasks;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Do Now activity drawing upon prior learning;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplicit teaching and worked examples;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequent opportunities for students to discuss, interpret and write;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully selected film moments, dialogue quotations and film techniques;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuided and independent activities;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA summary of key learning; and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA final reflection or consolidation activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe editable format allows teachers to adapt the sequence, select activities that suit their classes and adjust the level of scaffolding provided. 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