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MON 7 DEC
ACMI and VATE present: Gurrumul
VATE and ACMI co-present a film screening and discussion about Gurrumul for English teachers.
LiteracyArts
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VCE Literature Network: New texts for 2027
Presented by VATE
This VATE network event provides VCE Literature teachers with a first look at the new texts joining the 2027 VCE Literature text list. Editor Faye Crossman and the VATE Inside Stories writers each present 15-minute sessions sharing insights into the themes, ideas, and issues within each new text, along with practical guidance on how each text can fulfil the requirements of the VCE Literature Study Design. New texts discussed include Edenglassie by Melissa Lucashenko, Educated by Tara Westover, The One Day of the Year by Alan Seymour, The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson, Gurrumul directed by Paul Damien Williams, and Picnic at Hanging Rock. An essential session for teachers planning ahead for 2027 text selections.
Key Takeaways
✓Insights into themes, ideas, and issues in each new 2027 VCE Literature text; practical guidance on using each text to meet Study Design requirements; early preparation strategies for teaching new texts including Edenglassie, Educated, The One Day of the Year, The Lottery and Other Stories, Gurrumul, and Picnic at Hanging Rock.
Evidence base: Aligned with VCAA VCE Literature Study Design; informed by VATE Inside Stories editorial expertise
Presenter
Faye Crossman and VATE Inside Stories writers
Faye Crossman is the editor of the VATE Inside Stories series, which provides detailed teaching guides for VCE Literature set texts. The Inside Stories writers are experienced VCE Literature teachers with deep knowledge of the texts on the VCE text list.
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