Primary School Workshops

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Primary School, One-Off Workshop, Poetry, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Content, Picture Books, Symbol, Characterisation, Australian Literature, Drawing activity, Years 5-6, Stage 3 Story Factory Digital Programs Primary School, One-Off Workshop, Poetry, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Content, Picture Books, Symbol, Characterisation, Australian Literature, Drawing activity, Years 5-6, Stage 3 Story Factory Digital Programs

Freedom Machines

In this workshop, students are introduced to the fantastical picture book,The Incredible Freedom Machines by Kirli Saunders, a proud Gunai woman with ties to the Yuin, Gundungurra, Gadigal and Biripi peoples. Students examine their ideas of freedom, and begin writing a one stanza prose poem about their very own freedom machine. The students explore what their machines look like, how it moves and where it would take them. This workshop produces heart-warming and surprising writing full of delight and wonder.

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Primary School, Poetry, Three Week Series, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Content, Years 5-6, Stage 3, Australian Literature, Symbol, Argument, Personal Interest Text, Lyric writing, Everyday literary materials, Description Story Factory Digital Programs Primary School, Poetry, Three Week Series, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Content, Years 5-6, Stage 3, Australian Literature, Symbol, Argument, Personal Interest Text, Lyric writing, Everyday literary materials, Description Story Factory Digital Programs

Deadly Lyrics

Harness the energy and vitality of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists like King Stingray, Zacharaiahah Fielding and Baker Boy to inspire your students to write their own lyrics. This program immerses students in Indigenous cultures and languages from diverse communities around Australia. They will witness Yolŋu Matha and Hip Hop effortlessly fusing together as they explore rhyme, similes and metaphor to share their own experiences and values in forms such as rap and lullabies.

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Primary School, Three Week Series, Years 3-4, Stage 2, Personal Interest Text, Fiction, hybrid texts, Characterisation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Content, Poetry, Visual Art Story Factory Digital Programs Primary School, Three Week Series, Years 3-4, Stage 2, Personal Interest Text, Fiction, hybrid texts, Characterisation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Content, Poetry, Visual Art Story Factory Digital Programs

Art Alive

Be bright, be bold, be brave with your word choices! Students explore the artworks of contemporary culturally diverse Australian artists including Kaylene Whiskey and Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran, penning poetry inspired by their quirky and colourful pieces. They will learn to unpack visual art and expand their vocabulary, bringing art to life by reimagining the stories and characters behind the works.

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One-Off Workshop, Poetry, Personal Interest Text, Years 5-6, Stage 3, Lyric writing, Everyday literary materials, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Content, Multimodal texts Guest User One-Off Workshop, Poetry, Personal Interest Text, Years 5-6, Stage 3, Lyric writing, Everyday literary materials, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Content, Multimodal texts Guest User

Soulful Songs

Inspire your students with the soulful song lyrics of a contemporary Indigenous artist, Emily Wurramara, singing in both English and Annandilyakwa, the traditional language of her home, Groote Eylandt. Students will explore symbolism, alliteration and personification creating a homage to a place of special significance to them. Students will be encouraged to connect with and express their experiences to create memorable and creative song lyrics.

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