'Orbital' — Lesson 03: Understanding Chie and Roman: Memory, Grief and the Experience of Time
'Orbital' — Lesson 03: Understanding Chie and Roman: Memory, Grief and the Experience of Time
An editable VCE English and EAL lesson exploring the characterisation of Chie and Roman in Samantha Harvey’s Orbital.
Students examine how Chie’s grief and memories of her mother shape her experience aboard the spacecraft. They also analyse Roman’s different experiences of time, including the distance between his life in orbit and the relationships and responsibilities he has left on Earth.
Through close analysis of photographs, memories and temporal shifts, students develop a broader interpretation of how human beings experience connection, loss and time.
Includes:
- Editable PowerPoint lesson slideshow
- Editable student worksheet
- Detailed sample answers
This resource is Lesson 3 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.