Language, Culture, Identity Worksheet

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language symbols

📝 Part 1: Grammar and Punctuation Correction

1. Read the paragraph below about First Nations languages. Find and correct the grammar and punctuation errors by rewriting the paragraph correctly in the space provided.

Original paragraph (contains errors):

first nations languages in australia are very important to aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples. These languages carry stories traditions and knowledge that has been passed down for thousands of years. When a language is lost important cultural knowledge disappears to. Many communitys are working hard to revive there languages through schools and cultural programs. Language connects people to there country there ancestors and there identity.

💭 Part 2: Reflection Questions

2. Complete the following reflection using the sentence starters provided:

Language is important to culture because _________________________________________________

When people lose their language, they also lose _____________________________________

My own language(s) help me feel connected to _____________________________________

3. Think about what you learned from today's viewing text. What was the most important idea about language and identity?

🎨 Part 3: Creative Expression

4. In the space below, draw and label a visual symbol that represents the connection between language and identity. Your symbol should show why language is important for culture and belonging.

5. Write 2-3 sentences explaining your symbol and what it represents: