'Orbital' — Lesson 01: Introducing 'Orbital' - Reading a Different Kind of Novel

An editable VCE English and EAL lesson introducing students to Samantha Harvey’s novel Orbital.

This lesson helps students adjust their expectations of conventional plot and character development as they examine the novel’s reflective, cyclical structure. Students track recurring patterns, analyse the opening and connect carefully selected evidence with broader interpretations.

Students develop an initial understanding of how Harvey uses the astronauts’ experiences to explore time, perspective, Earth and human life.

Includes:

• Editable PowerPoint lesson slideshow
• Editable student worksheet
• Detailed sample answers

This resource is Lesson 1 of the complete 14-lesson Orbital unit but can also be purchased and taught independently.

The novel is not included. This is a digital product supplied as a downloadable ZIP file. Available with an Individual Teacher Licence or Faculty Licence — One Campus.