This complete Catching Teller Crow Novel Study Unit is a ready-to-teach resource for Catching Teller Crow by Ambelin Kwaymullina and Ezekiel Kwaymullina. It includes a 40-page printable student booklet and a sample teacher’s unit plan, giving you everything you need for an engaging and structured study of this award-winning Aboriginal novel.
Designed for senior secondary students (Years 11–12 in Australia, Years 12–13 in New Zealand, ages 15–17), this resource works perfectly in high school English classrooms, Aboriginal text studies, independent reading units, or exam preparation.
Why Teachers Love This Catching Teller Crow Novel Study
Print-and-go: Student booklet and teacher plan included
Culturally significant text: Rich in Aboriginal perspectives and themes
Exam-ready activities: Focus on analysis, discussion, and essay preparation
Flexible delivery: Suitable for a 4–6 week study, with adaptable pages
About the Novel
*Catching Teller Crow* is a unique Aboriginal novel that blends elements of crime, grief, and the supernatural. Told through the voices of a father and daughter, the story explores loss, trauma, resilience, and justice while weaving in themes of ghosts, memory, and cultural survival. Although accessible in style, it deals with mature themes such as abduction, sexual assault, death, and abuse—making it most appropriate for older students.
What’s Included in the Student Booklet?
Webquest task on the authors
Character file templates
Setting and context activities
Comprehension questions with answers
Stages of grief activity
Creative writing task
Themes and symbols pages
Language techniques page
Observing the text activities
Big Ideas discussion prompts
Interview and presentation task
Essay structure and planning pages
Sample teacher unit plan
What You Get
40-page student booklet for Catching Teller Crow
Teacher’s unit plan for easy classroom delivery
This Catching Teller Crow Novel Study Unit is perfect for exploring Aboriginal literature, grief, and resilience while building strong text analysis and essay writing skills. It also pairs seamlessly with my Text Response Essay Writing Unit for extended writing support.
Everything you need to teach Catching Teller Crow—ready to print, culturally rich, and senior-student appropriate.
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Years 9-12
50 pages
6 weeks
