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Ms Linda Blake

Australian Aboriginal Languages-Wonnarua - Country & Animal map

Grades: 6th Grade, 4th Grade, 8th Grade
Subjects: World Languages

Student Instructions

Look at where the animals are on the map on page 2 and then pen write where they are in Wonnarua. For example: The dog is near the school. mirri (dog) minimpa (school / learning place). Continue to do this for all of the animals. The words are provided to help you complete the activity. When you have written down where they all are on the map check your work before clicking check to submit your work for teacher feedback.

Teacher Notes (not visible to students)

Lesson prepared by Linda L'Green using source: A salvage grammar and wordlist of the language from the Hunter River and Lake Macquarie, Amanda Lissarrague. I would also like to acknowledge the past, present, and future Wonnarua people, Korreil Wonnai AECG - Cessnock & Kurri Kurri and Amanda Lissarrague for their support to return Australian Aboriginal Languages to our people.

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