Records the author's understanding that public texts written by others are not the only texts carrying covert ideological meanings. The article's analysis of the author's own text on Aborigines in Australia reveals ideological positions previously unknown to her. Argues that even a well-intentioned teacher cognizant of how texts work ideologically must expose herself to critique. (10 references) (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education) (Author/CK)