'The One Day of the Year' — Lesson 01: Overview, First Impressions and the Cook Household

This individual lesson is part of the Lesson Ready unit on Alan Seymour's The One Day of the Year.

Lesson 01 explores how Seymour introduces the Cook family through setting, dialogue and stage directions. Students analyse the contrasting spaces within the home, first impressions of Alf and Wacka, and the everyday conversations that reveal emerging family tensions.

Includes:

• Editable PowerPoint lesson slideshow;
• Editable student worksheet; and
• Detailed sample answers.

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