In Who Do I Think I Am? students are presented with an enriching study of a variety of contemporary texts relating to identity. These include photographs, poems, documentary, and non-fiction texts. There are two core text studies in this unit of work: selected episodes from the ABC tv series, You Can’t Say That, and selected chapters from Trent Dalton’s Love Stories.

By engaging with these texts, students will develop a range of skills for understanding, analysing, and making judgements about texts related to identity and the diverse range of experiences that impact the formation of an individual’s sense of self. Through looking at the way composers explore explore the relationship between life experiences, storytelling, and perception of self, students will improve their empathy skills and gain a deeper understanding of the ways that language and storytelling shape who we are and how we present ourselves to the world in powerful ways.

Some activities also provide students with the opportunity for real-world engagement with their broader community by visiting a local retirement village, aged care facility (or similar) and conducting interviews, listening to, and documenting the stories of others. Such experiences enable students to foster positive connections with others and enhance their own self-esteem.

Authors: Emily Bosco and Sarah Peachman

Format: A4 paperback, 90 pages

ISBN: 978 1 923140 09 7