Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand the movie "Australia" starring Nicole Kidman, including its plot and the historical period it portrays.
Materials and Prep
- Access to the movie "Australia" (DVD or online streaming)
- Note-taking materials
Activities
- Watch the movie "Australia" starring Nicole Kidman.
- While watching, take notes on key events, characters, and historical references.
- After the movie, discuss the plot and historical context with the student.
Ninth Grade Talking Points
- "Australia" is a movie directed by Baz Luhrmann and released in 2008.
- The movie is set in the 1930s and portrays the period leading up to the bombing of Darwin during World War II.
- It follows the story of an English aristocrat, Lady Sarah Ashley, played by Nicole Kidman, who travels to Australia to save her husband's cattle station.
- During her journey, she forms a bond with an Aboriginal boy named Nullah and falls in love with a rugged cattle drover played by Hugh Jackman.
- The movie explores themes of love, survival, and the impact of colonization on the Aboriginal people.
- It also touches on the historical context of Australia's involvement in World War II and the Japanese threat to the country.
- While the movie is a fictional story, it incorporates elements of Australian history and provides insights into the cultural and social dynamics of the time.