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The Bunyip of Berkeley’s Creek

Discussing peer grouping

This activity is linked to the National Profiles, Level 1, English.

Materials:

The Bunyip of Berkeley’s Creek
Follow on material about peer group and bullying
Read the Bunyip of Berkeley's Creek and discuss the following issues:

  • Where did the bunyip come from?
  • How did he feel when the other animals thought he was ugly?
  • Why didn’t the human believe in him?
  • Why was he so happy when the other bunyip appeared?

Extension

Lead discussion on topics such as self-image, peer groups, friendship and bullying.

National Profiles, Level 1, English

Speaking and listening, Reading and Viewing

A student:

  • Listens to and talks with students and other adults in classroom activities
  • Asks and replies to questions, participates in group discussions
  • Uses knowledge of spoken language in conversations, daily routines and getting information
  • Stays on general topic when talking
  • Ask questions to get more information and make ideas clear
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