Step 1 : You must choose a colonial character: 1. Governor Lachlan Macquarie 2. Rich Land Owner: John Macarthur 3. Politician & Explorer: William Charles Wentworth 4. Inland Explorer. E.g. Blaxland, Lawson. 5. Convict & Architect: Francis Greenway 6. Term 1 - Library task person 7. Poor Gold Miner
Step 2: Complete the my Inquiry Questions. 5 W's
Some Questions you might include in the bubbles are:
Who are you? Are you rich or Poor? Do you own Land? Are you a Convict or a Free Settler? What are you Famous for? Do you have a family? Where and how do you live? What is your daily routine? How does the event/development affect your life?
Step 3: Research and take notes or VIP's about your chosen Colonial Character.
Read the Year 6 Example Below
Make a Plan!
Begin Writing your journal. You must consider:
- The daily experiences in your life as your character. - The physical hardships/ What goes wrong/problems you encounter. - The stories of success and discovery.