This no-prep activity with lesson plans and printable and digital worksheets and slide deck for the transformative 1967 Referendum with this meticulously crafted no prep guided reading task for Indigenous rights and equality, perfect for your Australian History programs. This resource is designed to engage both middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) students, providing a thorough exploration of the Indigenous activism and challenges faced during this transformative era.

Students will delve into topics such as:

• The historical backdrop leading to the call for the 1967 Referendum.
• The discriminatory sections of the Australian Constitution under scrutiny.
• The nationwide mobilization, highlighting key activists and their roles in advocating for change.
• The resounding public endorsement, with a historic 90% 'Yes' vote.
• The immediate and enduring ramifications of the Referendum on Indigenous policy and Australian societal norms.

Resource provides:

• Editable introductory slide deck with 5 slides
• Detailed lesson plan with extension activities suggestions
• Printable Version
• Digital Version
• Dual coding - combining visuals and text for enhanced student recall.
• Detailed 300-word narrative capturing the essence of the era.
• Activities focused on annotation and summarization skills.
• A4 size page for easy printing.

Australian Curriculum links;

• Methods used by civil rights activists to achieve change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and the role of ONE individual or group in the struggle ACDSEH134
• Background to the struggle of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples for rights and freedoms before 1965, including the 1938 Day of Mourning and the Stolen Generations ACDSEH104
• The continuing nature of efforts to secure civil rights and freedoms in Australia and throughout the world, such as the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007) ACDSEH143

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10 For Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Guided reading is a powerful tool for literacy and comprehension in history class. This method enriches students' understanding, promotes critical thinking, and hones their ability to extract and synthesize vital information from texts. Through group discussions and diverse source exposure, guided reading encourages active participation, broadens vocabulary, and refines reading fluency. Boost your students’ literacy skills as they delve into an event that profoundly influenced the discourse on Indigenous rights in Australia!

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