Tasks
Task One - Interpret the lyrics Read the attached lyrics from 'Own Backyard' and answer the following questions. 1. What do you think this song is about? 2. What does Solo mean by 'Coming to understand that I got blood on my hands?' 3. Solo says 'The truth is the flag ought to fly at half mast.' What does 'half mast' mean? Why would Solo suggest we need to do this? 4. Solo talks about outback third world conditions. What is he referring to? 5. Have you heard about the 'stolen generation'? In which line does the artist refer to this in his lyrics? 6. What is the (dictionary) meaning of the word reconciliation? How does the story told in 'Own Backyard' relate to reconciliation? |
Task Two - Investigate the event
In the lyrics from 'Own Backyard', the artist mentions 'Myall Creek'.
Follow the link below to learn more and write a report detailing the shocking event that occurred on 10 June, 1838.
Task Three - Write a poem or rap
Using the topic 'Reconciliation Matters', write a rap or poem about the importance of Reconcilliation.
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