Living the End (ATOM Study Guide)

Most of us only talk about death when we have to. It is a confronting subject that causes us to feel afraid, helpless and uncertain. Yet discussing different views of both death and dying may prove to be life-changing.

Living the End is a moving documentary about living with a terminal illness. Mark Cherry, Robert Lloyd and Katie Muncie have all been diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. Dealing with the reality of their illnesses allows startling truths to emerge. In the face of death, they see life.

This study guide to accompany Living the End, a documentary directed and produced by Jennifer Peedom for Cordell Jigsaw, has been written for senior secondary students. It provides information and suggestions for learning activities in English, Ethics, Health and Human Development, Media and Religious Education.

For some students in the class, viewing Living the End may be upsetting. Teachers need to respect the personal circumstances of these students and remain aware of their sensitivities.