This complete Rabbit-Proof Fence Novel Study Unit is a ready-to-teach resource for Rabbit Proof Fence by Doris Pilkington. It includes a 35-page printable student booklet and a 10-page teacher’s unit plan with answer keys, giving you everything you need for an engaging, structured text study with no prep required.
Perfect for Years 6–11 (ages 10–17), this resource works well in secondary English classrooms, homeschooling, literature circles, or guided reading groups. It is especially valuable for students in Australia, but also provides important global context for discussions around identity, justice, and cultural resilience.
Why Teachers Love This Rabbit Proof Fence Novel Study
Print-and-go resource with student booklet and teacher plan included
Highly readable and accessible text that resonates with teenagers
Focus on key themes such as courage, resilience, and the Stolen Generation
Flexible delivery across 4–6 weeks, with adaptable activities
About the Novel
Rabbit Proof Fence tells the story of two Aboriginal sisters who escape from a mission in South-West Australia and follow the rabbit-proof fence for thousands of kilometres to return to their family in the North. This powerful narrative highlights the injustice of the Stolen Generations, while celebrating courage, persistence, and cultural strength.
What’s Included in the Student Booklet?
Webquest task on Doris Pilkington
Character file templates
Setting and context activities
Chapter comprehension questions with answers
Creative writing task
Themes and symbols pages
Language techniques page
Observing the text tasks
Big Ideas discussion prompts
Interview and presentation task
Essay structure and planning pages
Sample teacher unit plan with answer keys
What You Get
35-page student booklet for Rabbit Proof Fence
10-page teacher’s unit plan and answer keys
This Rabbit Proof Fence Novel Study Unit is ideal for teaching historical and cultural awareness while supporting 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 Rabbit Proof Fence—ready to print, accessible, and impactful.
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Years 9-11
42 pages
6 weeks
