David Copperfield Lesson Plan

Australian Emigration

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will research British emigration to Australia in the mid-1800s.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.3

Structure:

Begin the activity by reminding students of the Micawbers and Peggottys' decision to move to Australia. Ask students whether they were aware of Australia's colonial history. Then, have students read/view the following resources on British emigration to Australia from the State Library of New South Wales:

1. Information on immigration trends in the 1830s-1840s: https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/learning/migration-australia-1800s

2. Diary entries and...