The Lives of Animals - Novel Study English Resources

The Lives of Animals centres on the fictional character of Elizabeth Costello, a well-known novelist with strong views concerning human treatment of animals.

This novella is an ideal text for a Year 10 English class, demonstrating the power of language and the art of literature. It invites students to consider how:

• Attitudes towards animals are reflected in language choice;
• Authors can influence audience perceptions of animals through metaphor and other language choices;
• Fictional texts can present varied perspectives on moral, philosophical, and ethical issues, in addition to how fiction can be used to explore real world issues.

The Lives of Animals Unit of Work features five focus areas complete with teacher instructions:

• Student worksheets and handouts
• Opportunities for extension
• Formative and summative assessment tasks
• Student Glossary

This download showcases the first ten pages of the unit of work including the first lesson and worksheets. To download the full unit of work visit the Voiceless website where you can also use the accompanying online Quizlet and Animal Protection Education Encyclopedia.

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This Australian Curriculum alignment statement is based on the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) materials, which are licensed under CC BY 4.0. The material has been modified from the Australian Curriculum website (accessed January 2020).

All activities have been created by educators for educators and are linked to the Australian Curriculum (Version 8.4). We advise teachers to consult the ACARA website for the most up-to-date curriculum outcomes.