Sources and Provenance

Year 8 English • The Island • five-week unit • {count} public resources • no assessment instrument • Sources and Provenance

This packet is an original teaching resource about a copyrighted picture book. It does not reproduce the book's images or extended text.

The book

The Island was written and illustrated by Armin Greder and first published in 2007. It is a picture book for older readers and has been published in several editions and languages. Students should read from a class copy, a library copy or a licensed digital edition. Short references to the story are used for teaching and criticism; the images and full text are not reproduced here.

What is linked rather than copied

• The book itself, through a class set, library copy or licensed edition.
• Publisher information about the author and the book.
• Reputable background sources on refugees, asylum and human rights.
• Reviews and interviews used for context, not reproduced in full.

What is not included

• No reproduced illustration, spread or cover image.
• No extended quotation from the book.
• No copied worksheet, study guide or teaching pack.
• No student work, name or personal data.
• No assessment instrument, answer key or sample answer.

Plot references

The packet refers to the arrival of the stranger, the goat pen, the scraps, the expulsion and the wall. These references are necessary to discuss the book's argument, but they do not replace reading the book. Teachers should control how much plot is revealed before students read.

Images and media

This packet contains no images. Any projected spread, film clip or interview used in class remains the teacher's responsibility and should be covered by the school's licensing arrangements. Do not publish photographs of the book's pages or use them in student work without permission.

Context and sensitivity

The unit discusses racism, xenophobia, asylum and human rights. These are sensitive and politically contested topics. Use reputable sources, distinguish fact from opinion and avoid presenting a single political position as the correct one. The book's ethical argument is the focus, not a party-political debate.

Currency and review

The packet was prepared for the 2027 Year 8 English course and reviewed in October 2026. It is designed to sit alongside the school's course outline and text selection. Teachers should check the current edition, content advice and licensing before use.