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Reading Beyond the Lines
By Sonia MurrEducation
Reading Beyond the Lines episodes
- VCE Literature - A focus on the poem 'Chermy' from Ellen van Neerven's poetry collection Throat.
In this episode, I speak with three students from my Literature class and they generously share their interpretations of the poem 'Chermy'. Thanks to Franco, Noah and Lucas for this rich and rewarding conversation.
21 min - VCE Literature: Ellen van Neerven visits our Literature class to discuss 'Throat'
In this episode, we welcome Ellen van Neerven into our classroom virtually, to answer some of the students' burning questions about the writing in Throat. We ask them questions about the way the collection is organised, their voice, language patterns and stylistic choices, as well as the views and values that led to the collection's creation. This episode was recorded, edited and uploaded with the poet's permission. We are so grateful to be able to archive this memorable session.
48 min - VCE Literature: 'The Only Blak Queer in the World' and 'Queens', by Ellen van Neerven, from their poetry collection Throat
In this episode, I explore the poems 'The Only Blak Queer in the World' and 'Queens' from Ellen van Neerven's poetry collection Throat.
23 min - VCE Literature: 'Treaty', by Ellen van Neerven, from their poetry collection Throat
In this episode, I tease out a few thoughts on Ellen van Neerven's poem, 'Treaty', from their collection Throat, with the VCE Literature course in mind.
15 min - Argument Analysis - Preparing for the upcoming Unit 3 SAC: a Q&A
In this episode, Ms Roncevic answers some student questions about the best approaches to the Argument Analysis SAC. Listen in for advice on identifying argument, structuring the essay, avoiding a shopping list of persuasive techniques and writing about tone. Thanks to Kilvington Grammar students Kate, Ollie and Joanne for their questions!
14 min - Unit 1 English - The Personal Response: in their own words
In this episode, Sonia Murr interviews three Year 11 students from Kilvington about their approach to the first outcome for 2023 - The Personal Response. Thanks Freddy, Maria and Adele!
8 min - Sunset Boulevard, The Creative SAC - A Year 12 English Student Takeover
This week, Kilvington students have been writing their creative responses to the film text Sunset Boulevard. In this episode of Reading Beyond the Lines, Renae Bekas spoke to some Year 12 students about the themes and characters they have explored in preparation for the SAC. A huge thank you to Charlotte Westaway, Rowan Lister, Gab Pogreb, Freya Watters, Georgia Volakakis, Rhea Sanjanwala, Joanna Mistaris and Hugo Della Bosca for their generosity in sharing their story ideas. As a teaching team we wish all of the Year 12 English students the best for their first SAC.
9 min - Approaching the Personal Response: Unit 1 Reading and Exploring Texts
In this episode, Kirsten Maruff, Iva Roncevic (Ronnie) and Sonia Murr discuss the Kilvington approach to teaching and assessing the changes to Unit 1: Reading and Exploring Texts. They chat about the first outcome, a Personal Response to the short story collection Joyful Strains: Making Australia Home, discussing how best to approach the lead up to assessment, and expectations for the Kilvington cohort.
15 min - Picnic At Hanging Rock Close Analysis - Unit 3 VCE Literature
In this episode, Sonia Murr is joined by Nathan Armstrong over zoom to discuss a passage from Joan Lindsay's iconic novel, Picnic at Hanging Rock. As well as the conversation about the elements of a passage that invite close analysis, they also touch on the adaptations task.
20 min - Sunset Boulevard: Unit 3 VCE English
In this episode, Ms Murr, Ms Roncevic (AKA Ronnie) and Mrs Cavalin discuss their favourite moments in Sunset Boulevard before guiding students through the Unit 3 creative response and the Statement of Intention.
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About Reading Beyond the Lines
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A VCE English and Literature Podcast, featuring discussion between experienced teachers and passionate students, navigating their study of all things language and literature.