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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this resource contains a range of material which may be considered culturally sensitive, including the records of people who have passed away.

This resource is aligned with the Australian Curriculum: English for Year 4 students. It has been developed to use National Library collection material as the basis for an exploration of children’s literature as part of the literature strand of the English learning area.

The items highlighted in the module were part of the exhibition Story Time: Australian Children's Literature at the National Library of Australia from 22 August 2019 to 16 February 2020.

Curriculum Links - Australian Children's Literature
Introductory Activities - Australian Children's Literature
Front cover image of The School Magazine of Literature for Out Boys and Girls, 7 February 1920 issue
Family, Friends and Identity
Environment and Animals
Imagination and Fantasy
Adventure
The Creative Process
A collage of green and purple plant matter, aluminium and perspex, lit from above by a warm, yellow internal light.
Concluding Activities - Australian Children's Literature

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Cultural Notification

Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website contains a range of material which may be considered culturally sensitive including the records of people who have passed away.

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