Rabbit Proof Fence: Quiz & Discussion; Australian Writers

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After our short quiz on The Rabbit Proof Fence, please gather in your assigned groups and conduct a traveling jigsaw activity/discussion about the book.

Afterward, we will discuss some Australian fiction, and retire to the lab to work on our responses from last Thursday's class, prepare for the coffeehouse this Thursday, and work on our portfolios. Please post your comments about our field trip experience in the posting comments section below.
Presentation Photos

One World Online has a lot of information concerning most cultures in the world.

Authors:
Patrick White (Nobel Prize winning author)
Max Barry
List of Australian poets and writers

HOMEWORK: None.

Comments

Tim Battaglia said…
I didn't go to MCC expecting to be wowed, and I think that worked out for me. I'd like to describe it with my template for a Billy Collins poem:
"I went to MCC. It was pretty good."
I did notice a decent amount of kids who seemed unhappy there, but I think that was mostly on their end. A lot of kids go to MCC while they don't really want to go to college. They just got too used to high school and don't know how to function without spending a few hours in a class every day. I think that since I actually have (some) ideas and (some) ambitions, I'd enjoy it more. And the main reason I'm considering MCC remains; it's cheap. I'm almost done with high school, and I'd love to only take classes on what I want to do and focus on that. But I can't. I figure I might as well save some money on those classes, at least.
November 18, 2013 at 9:27 AM
Jack said…
Personally I enjoyed the trip to MCC. The campus seemed to be a nice size, it was a slight walk to get across from the arts to science section however it doesn't seemed like there would be any running between campus buildings between classes. The writing class was interesting as well, the test was a simple three questions that were easy to answer if you had just read the book. The rest of the class was spent simply playing with different ideas and concepts in the book and having everyone share their ideas on what had happened, no worksheets. Along with the simplicity of the class you were given the freedom to do what you wished, whether it be taking notes, play games on your laptop while participating, or putting your head down, the teacher left everyone alone. The class layout was nice but it feels like unless your staying on campus it may just feel like 13th grade.
November 18, 2013 at 9:29 AM
Hannah MacLagger said…
Our trip to MCC was much more interesting then having to go through the motions of a regular school day. I really always end up enjoying field trips even if they're not particularly interesting, simply for the reason that they are something different.
I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss ideas about education with people other than the people in our class. I was surprised that the college students had less to offer than the high school students present. Their comments tended to ramble and seem like they were based more in personal opinion than in the stance of the group they were representing on the issue. The racist girls in my group didn't think I noticed that I was doing all the work. I did, but I didn't mind at all. I was happy to be able to share something that was closer to my opinion than to the combined opinion of the people I was working with. The tacos were, of course, excellent.
The second class we attended seemed like a pretty standard English class. Since I've taken an abundance of those sorts of classes in high school, the prospect of having to sit through another introduction to American poetry terrifies me. I'm sure there will be a way for me to dodge these sorts of classes and take more in depth, higher level classes as I continue my time as a student.
I think our visit to MCC enforced the "you get out of your education what you put into it" mentality. While the majority of the students seemed absolutely miserable, there were the rare few that were able to have a better experience because of their own gumption and willingness to participate. This was evident in both groups of students that we were able to observe.
November 18, 2013 at 9:29 AM
NeriahJahnise said…
I think that visiting MCC was an interesting experience. I think it was half good, half ehh, but a beneficial experience nonetheless. Being totally honest I had preconceived ideas about the school which were semi-confirmed on out trip there. The tour was beyond confusing and I wasn't able to get much out of it at all. But on a slightly more positive note, I did enjoy the class where we were able to participate in the mock town hall meeting. It was really cool, us as a blend of high school seniors and college freshmen to discuss our Educational Institution in our community. Being given specific roles, we were able to analyze reactions that not only we as students may have to an issue but parents, administrators, teachers, etc. The last class that I visited was an Intro to Lit class, which I felt extremely prepared for if I ever had to take it. In all honesty it was easier than AP Lit with Craddock... Well that concludes my reflection on my visit to MCC.
November 18, 2013 at 9:32 AM
Unknown said…
The field trip to MCC was a questioning experience not only because I applied to MCC but because there were many things I learned but still have questions about. The workshop we did with the English class was very successful and very different from discussions that I’m used to. I learned a lot based on my communication skills and the various interpretations that many of my group members had based on our topic of “Success”. The tacos were phenomenal too! I also enjoyed the experience of being in a college class and just getting the feel of the environment. I like how small the classes are just because you have a better relationship with the teacher and the students. Small classes are a plus! I also really enjoyed how many of the classes are set up to prepare you for your career. Like some of the classes that are set up like a hospital room for nursing majors which is really cool and very beneficial. Overall, a great experience and I’d honestly like to do it again maybe with other colleges.
November 18, 2013 at 9:44 AM
Rebecca A. Maynard said…
Australian born director Phillip Noyce adapted the plot from the secondhand written account of “Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence” by Molly’s daughter, the late Doris Pilkington Garimara. pet fence
January 1, 2018 at 7:17 AM
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