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    1. The document provides discussion questions about the context of the book "The Lighthouse Girl" which is set during World War I. It asks about the history and origins of WWI, Australia's role, and how Australians remember fallen soldiers. 2. It also asks questions about Breaksea Island where the story takes place, the function of lighthouses, and impressions from the book cover. Additional questions explore the illustrator's style and the impact of historical photographs. 3. Further questions investigate why Breaksea Island had a lighthouse, why Fay is concerned about weather and food, and background about key figures in the start of WWI like Archduke Franz Ferdinand and why Australia joined the

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    1. The document provides discussion questions about the context of the book "The Lighthouse Girl" which is set during World War I. It asks about the history and origins of WWI, Australia's role, and how Australians remember fallen soldiers. 2. It also asks questions about Breaksea Island where the story takes place, the function of lighthouses, and impressions from the book cover. Additional questions explore the illustrator's style and the impact of historical photographs. 3. Further questions investigate why Breaksea Island had a lighthouse, why Fay is concerned about weather and food, and background about key figures in the start of WWI like Archduke Franz Ferdinand and why Australia joined the

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    1. The document provides discussion questions about the context of the book "The Lighthouse Girl" which is set during World War I. It asks about the history and origins of WWI, Australia's role, and how Australians remember fallen soldiers. 2. It also asks questions about Breaksea Island where the story takes place, the function of lighthouses, and impressions from the book cover. Additional questions explore the illustrator's style and the impact of historical photographs. 3. Further questions investigate why Breaksea Island had a lighthouse, why Fay is concerned about weather and food, and background about key figures in the start of WWI like Archduke Franz Ferdinand and why Australia joined the

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    The Lighthouse Girl

    Before Reading

    Considering the context of the book in light of previous study.

    1. Discuss the history of World War I:


     How and when did the war break out?
     Which countries were involved?
     How long did the conflict last?
     What was Australia’s role in this war?
     What is Anzac Day? What does the acronym ANZAC stand for? Why is this day special to
    Australians?

    2. How does Australia remember its fallen soldiers?


    3. Where is ‘Breaksea Island’ located? Locate it on a map of Western Australia.
    4. What is the function of a lighthouse?
    5. What first impressions do you get from the cover of Lighthouse Girl? What do you expect the book to
    be about? Explain why.

    After reading

    10. What style has the illustrator used to draw the characters – realistic, cartoon, artistic, fantasy?
    11. What medium has he used – collage, black and white, watercolour etc.?
    12. What effect does this create?
    13. Why has the illustrator used only a black/grey/white palate for the pictures?
    14. What impact do the historical photographs and documents have? Do they change the mood of the
    story/add a sense of authenticity?
    15. Why do you think the illustrator included charcoal sketches?

    History and Geography: research and discussion questions


    16. Fay is based in Breaksea Island. Why does Breaksea Island have a lighthouse? Is the lighthouse still
    in operation? Why/how have things changed?
    17. Why is Fay so conscious of the weather? Why is she constantly concerned about food?

    Background to WWI.
    18. Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
    19. How were Kaiser Wilhelm II and King George V connected?
    20. Why was Australia automatically at war when Britain declared war?
    15. Fay describes the excitement surrounding the outbreak of war and the rush of men to sign up. Why
    do you think people were so enthusiastic about the war? Do you think people would react the same way
    today? Why?

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