Kenneth’s School Blog

 Representation Meanings

The first think that appears in our eyes on this DPS is the picture which is on the bottom left hand side. This is because the colour in that image is a bit brighter then the other visuals. This brings the message across because of the symbols that are used. The participants in this picture are the rabbits and the possums. The rabbit with the trumpet is the sign for victory along with the flags planted which mean that the place is colonised. The chains that hold the possums  means that the possums are always bound together by the chain which is basically no freedom. The chain is held by the eye which makes readers think that the eye means the endless watching over the possums meaning no escape from this fate.

Interactive Meaning

There is barely any illumination in the text because the the technique used in this DPS is called Sepia, which is black and white. The background really does not say much, it is black with several drawing of a possum curled up underground which probably means that the possums have lost the war. As we can see from this page, there are a couple of offers in the page.

Composition Meanings

The picture on the bottom left side is the most noticeable because of the frame which separates the image from the rest. The frame is somewhat rigid from what i see because it has been separated from the other images to a great extent.

1. In groups (or as a class) read The Rabbits

2. Discuss what the meaning of the book is

- What is the message

The message of the of The Rabbits is to convey to the readers about how the ‘White men’  has taken over the territory of the Aborigines.

3. Make a list of some visual techniques that you think help create these meanings.

Eg: Colour, participants, setting – Symbolism, Sepia, Lines, Characters
4. Discuss what you think colours represent in this book.

The colours represent the mood and the atmosphere as discussed with my group members.

Municipal Gum

Gumtree in the city street,

Hard bitumen around your feet,

Rather you should be

In the cool world of leafy forest halls

And wild bird calls

Here you seems to me 

Like that poor cart-horse

Castrated, broken, a thing wronged,

Strapped and buckled, its hell prolonged,

Whose hung head and listless mien express

Its hopelessness.

Municipal gum, it is dolorous

To see you thus

Set in your black grass of bitumen--

O fellow citizen,

What have they done to us?

This is a poem by Kath Walker (Oodgeroo Noonuccal)

This poem is talking about what the people have done to the aboriginals. The hard bitumen is the road created by the people showing the change made in the community. Wild birds may refer to relatives and their past life. The poor cart-horse is the way that the aboriginals have been treated and feel. They feel like that they have no more use. The black grass is talking about the aboriginals. The last line tells us that the aboriginals are pretty uncertain and dislike the changes made.

What is an exposition?

An exposition is a text type formatted like a report. It has an introduction, points of views about your arguments and a conclusion.

What is a thesis point?

A thesis point is your point of view on an argument.

How is an exposition text type structured?

It is structured with an introduction about your topic, points of arguments based on your opinion, and a conclusion at the end.

1. Which part of the exposition are you responsible for?

I am resposible for one part of the argument in the exposition.

2. What supplementary material are you using to back up your thesis points (your argument)?

I will be using the information I have researched during the past few weeks about Aboriginals Today.

1. What significant moment in Indigenous History occurs this week?

The significant moment that occured this week was the apology that was given to the Aboriginal people for the injustice which was caused to the Aboriginals. This apology was spoken by the Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd. This should build a bond with the Aboriginals and fellow Australians.

2. How may you use this as supplementary material?

We could use this to add to our project to explain that the injustice of Aboriginals has been given an apology.

3. What is your aim for this lesson?

My aim for this lesson today is to complete my edublog. My team member and I who are working on the preamble is waiting on 2 other group members to finish their research so we can start the preamble.