The Arsonist - Darling Downs branch

Exploring the potential of The Arsonist for English and Essential English

Presented by Julie Arnold and brought to you by the Darling Downs branch of ETAQ. 

In this workshop, we will explore how Chloe Hooper’s The Arsonist: Mind on Fire offers possibilities for interpreting meaning about a significant historical Australian event: the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009. We will connect important syllabus elements including event, identity, concept and place. Julie intends to convince you to teach or at least read this fabulous book - which is wonderfully structured, beautifully written and easy to read. It has much potential for learning about perspectives and representations in very concrete ways. You will leave with plenty of departure points; that is, examples of how The Arsonist could be a springboard for responding in Essential English (especially IA4) or one of the internal assessments in English.

When: Thursday 29 May 2025

Where: Centenary Heights SHS

Time: 3:15 registration and afternoon tea
          4:00 - 5:00  presentation by Julie Arnold

Cost: $15 for ETAQ members;

Registration closes Monday 26 May 2005