Belonging

What is the main objective of the Common Module of Belonging that students are required to explore?

• The ways in which the concept of belonging is represented in and through texts.

• The historical events that shape personal identity.

• The study of different communities around the world.

• The analysis of individual potential in various contexts.

How can texts reflect changes in attitudes towards belonging?

• By showing the unchanging nature of personal identity.

• By illustrating how attitudes to belonging are modified over time.

• By focusing solely on the potential of the individual to enrich a community.

• By depicting barriers which prevent belonging without any change.

As a techniques detective, what are students expected to analyse in addition to their prescribed text?

• A number of unrelated texts.

• A number of related texts.

• Only visual representations of belonging.

• Only the prescribed text itself.

How is the concept of belonging conveyed in texts?

• Through the representations of historical events only

• Through the use of complex language structures alone

• Through the representations of people, relationships, ideas, places, events, and societies

• Through the physical descriptions of characters

What may the exploration of the concept and significance of belonging do to a student's understanding of themselves and their world?

• Limit their perspective to their immediate surroundings

• Broaden and deepen their understanding of themselves and their world

• Encourage them to focus on individual achievements

• Discourage them from participating in societal events

According to the Common Module rubric, what does belonging mean?

• Having a sense of confusion about one's place in society

• Being part of something where you are accepted

• Feeling superior to others in a group

• Being isolated from the community

Which of the following is NOT a way in which an individual may feel a sense of belonging?

• Being involved in something that provides security and the feeling of home

• Obtaining membership to a group that brings feelings of inclusion and identity

• Feeling included and accepted within various social groups

• Feeling alienated and disconnected from others

What is the song, 'My Island Home' about?

• Not belonging can be a positive experience.

• How belonging is negative.

• Where you belong is very important.

• Belonging to a team is very important.

Which of the following is NOT related to the proverb, 'Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable'?

• School groups can support students in a situation where an individual cannot.

• Family groups can support people in a situation where an individual cannot.

• Sport groups can support people and lead to success in a situation where an individual cannot.

• Individuals who do not belong can be very strong.

Which of the following elements can be examined in visual text analysis to suggest belonging or not belonging?

• Costume/dress, size/height, gaze

• Weather conditions, time of day, vehicle types

• Brand names, product placement, advertising slogans

• Political figures, historical events, scientific theories