'Orbital' — Lesson 07: Time, Mortality and Transience

An editable VCE English and EAL lesson exploring time, mortality and transience in Samantha Harvey’s Orbital.

Students examine different forms of time within the novel, including orbital cycles, human routines, memories and irreversible change. They identify what returns and what changes, analyse the vulnerability of human bodies and their temporary shelter, and consider how repetition exists alongside mortality.

The lesson guides students from close textual evidence towards a developed interpretation of life as cyclical, fragile and temporary.

Includes:

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

This resource is Lesson 7 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.