Reading stories
Story one
Locate a copy of the story 'Johnny Blue' by Archie Weller. Your teacher may do this for you.
'Johnny Blue' is a powerful story about the loyalty and the bond between two friends, Johnny Blue and Jesse Maguire. It raises issues of people who live on the margins of society and is told from the perspective of the Aboriginal narrator, Jesse.
Read the story and use the framework at the link below to complete an analysis to develop your understanding about the elements of narrative.
Story two
Open the link www.abc.net.au.
- Type 'short stories going home' into the search bar at the top of the ABC home page.
- Select the search result titled 'ABC Short Stories A>Going Home.'
- Read this story and overview and questions at the link below.
Comparing stories
Look at the two stories again and your completed overviews for each. Think about the similarities and differences between the two. To record your observations complete the Venn diagram at the link below.
Discuss your observations with others and your teacher.
