{"product_id":"the-holdovers-complete-unit-vce-english-and-eal","title":"'The Holdovers' Complete Unit – VCE English and EAL","description":"\u003cp\u003eA complete, editable VCE English and EAL teaching unit for Alexander Payne's film \u003cem\u003eThe Holdovers\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 12-lesson sequence supports students to explore the film's characters, relationships, ideas, historical and social context, construction and film techniques before progressing towards sustained analytical writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unit has been developed for VCE English and EAL 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\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 editable PowerPoint lesson slideshows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 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\u003eVCAA-style analytical essay topics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart Here and licence guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAcross the Unit, Students Explore\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe film's central characters, motivations and relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection, isolation and emotional vulnerability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrief, loss and the difficulties of moving forward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthority, rebellion and institutional expectations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose, meaning, hope and personal change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial class, privilege and historical context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm techniques and the construction of emotional meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStronger interpretations, contentions and analytical arguments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe selection and explanation of textual evidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe planning and construction of an analytical response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEach Lesson Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA learning intention and three success criteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Do Now activity that draws on prior learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClearly timed teaching and learning activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequent opportunities for students to discuss, interpret and write\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully selected quotations, film moments and techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA final reflection or consolidation activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFile Formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrosoft PowerPoint (.pptx)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Word (.docx)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePDF Start Here and licence guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as one downloadable ZIP file\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe film is not included. Teachers and schools must arrange lawful access to the prescribed text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a digital product. No physical item will be supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe four listening assessment tasks associated with \u003cem\u003eThe Holdovers\u003c\/em\u003e are not included in this instant-download package. To protect assessment security, they are available separately to eligible schools through purchase order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse and sharing are subject to the licence selected at purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the licence that matches how the unit will be used. The \u003cstrong\u003eIndividual Teacher Licence\u003c\/strong\u003e is for one teacher and their classes. The \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish\/EAL Faculty Licence\u003c\/strong\u003e allows use by English\/EAL teachers at one school campus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroductory pricing available until 30 September 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lesson Ready","offers":[{"title":"Individual Teacher Licence","offer_id":43621896093731,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"English\/EAL Faculty Licence - One Campus","offer_id":43621896126499,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/8740\/0483\/files\/Complete_Unit.png?v=1786166446","url":"https:\/\/lessonready.com.au\/products\/the-holdovers-complete-unit-vce-english-and-eal","provider":"Lesson Ready","version":"1.0","type":"link"}