Read Chapter 6 - Staying Put
Then Discuss the following . . . .
THE JOHNSONS |
After reading this chapter, how would you describe Mr Johnson? List on the whiteboard, words or phrases that you would use to describe him.
How would you describe Mrs Johnson? List words or phrases for her too. Are they the same words that we used for her husband or different? They are very Christian people. What does this mean? Do their actions show that they are living Christ's message?? Click on the following button to read more about the real Reverend Johnson that this story is based on. |
BIRRUNG |
What more do we learn about Birrung in this chapter?
Why does she wander off on her own from time to time, without telling Mrs Johnson? How have the Johnson's tried to make her like a white girl? How do you think Birrung feels about being with Mr and Mrs Johnson? Is she happy? Is she grateful? Does she feel as though she belongs? Is there something missing in her life? Does she still yearn for her people and their ways of life? Do you think the Johnson's reacted appropriately to Birrung when she went swimming without her clothes on? Why did they react the way they did? What does that tell you about their respect for her and her heritage? Is it right for Birrung to be looked after by the Johnson's? Are they doing the right thing? What do you think? |
CHRISTMAS
How was Christmas celebrated? What did the people in the new colony do?
What did the new settlers and convicts find difficult about Christmas in their new home? How was it different to Christmas in England? Why did the Johnson's choose to have dinner in their own home and not with the Governor and the officers? |