I learnt about Onomatopoeia and what this was. I liked doing the words matched with the visual of them.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
creative writing reflection
My favourite creative writing activity is doing Haiku poems. I find them interesting and easy to write and I can be really descriptive in the writing. I think I am really good at using descriptive words and putting them together. I think Haiku poems are easy to do once you have learnt how to do them.
slam poetry
- Write two thoughtful opinions about your favourite piece and support these opinions with specific evidence (quotes) from the text (at least 2) in your discussion. I like how he said we are Australia's better looking younger brother and how we are a best kept secret in the Pacific.
- Extension: Write your own slam poem
what is a metaphor and simile
A metaphor is comparing something thats not alive to something that is alive.
A simile is saying like or as.
Smile example: The lion roared as loud as a plane starting up.
No one is as fast as a cheetah.
Metaphor example: The tree waved at us as we walked passed it.
sensory language
...is language that connects to the five senses (touch, smell, taste, hearing, sight) to create an image or description.
Example: The sun glinted bright orange on the still green pool. I inhaled the overpoweringly sweet scent of jasmine as the chatter of the party began to fade, children climbing into cars with mothers, doors slamming shut. The aquamarine tile bordering the pool was warm and smooth under my legs. I dipped my toes into the chilly water.
The knights armour shone bright in the midday sun. I observed the sweat running down the face of the knight as the heat made his skin wet. I could only imagine what the sweat was like as it ran down over his lips. The drip of the sweat landed with a plop on the ground below and I could feel the splash on my toes as it dripped beside me.
Onomatopoeia
Task: Explore language features
- Choose one or more of these terms (pick one you don’t know).
- Find the definition and an example.
- Create an image using Piktochart that shows your learning. Make sure you truly understand the term and ask if you’re not sure. Post to your blog.
- Personification
- Alliteration
- Onomatopoeia
- Anaphora
- Allusion
Onomatopoeia: the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named. Example: Roar, splash, moo, boom.
Monday, April 20, 2020
must do questions chapter 22
What do Ellie and the others see in Ellie’s shed when they ride up her driveway?
They see Kevin, Robyn, Chris, and Corrie but Corrie has been shot in the back.
What does Homer suggest the group does?
That someone drives her up to the hospital rings the bell and abandons her at the gate because 7 is better than 6.
What does Kevin decide to do? What does this reveal about him?
He decides to go with Corrie to the hospital, That he really is caring and brave and it shows how much he loves Corrie.
They see Kevin, Robyn, Chris, and Corrie but Corrie has been shot in the back.
What does Homer suggest the group does?
That someone drives her up to the hospital rings the bell and abandons her at the gate because 7 is better than 6.
What does Kevin decide to do? What does this reveal about him?
He decides to go with Corrie to the hospital, That he really is caring and brave and it shows how much he loves Corrie.
must do questions chapter 21
What is it that primarily attracts Fi to Homer?
How mature he has become.
What are Fi’s intentions regarding Homer?
Fi wants to learn all she can about farming so that when they get married she can help him.
Why does this surprise, Ellie?
Because she realized why she was so attracted to Homer. She doesn't want to lose him as he is like a brother to her.
How do Ellie and Fi feel as they are leaving the scene on their motorbikes? Are these realistic feelings?
They were both happy
Why do you think the group decided to blow up the bridge?
To stop the soldiers from delivering things to other towns because the bridge is the gateway to other towns.
How is this exploit different from the other exploits the group has been on?
It is more dangerous and they have more of a chance of being caught or killed.
How mature he has become.
What are Fi’s intentions regarding Homer?
Fi wants to learn all she can about farming so that when they get married she can help him.
Why does this surprise, Ellie?
Because she realized why she was so attracted to Homer. She doesn't want to lose him as he is like a brother to her.
How do Ellie and Fi feel as they are leaving the scene on their motorbikes? Are these realistic feelings?
They were both happy
Why do you think the group decided to blow up the bridge?
To stop the soldiers from delivering things to other towns because the bridge is the gateway to other towns.
How is this exploit different from the other exploits the group has been on?
It is more dangerous and they have more of a chance of being caught or killed.
must do questions chapter 20
Why is Ellie nervous about being paired with Fi?
Because Fi wasn't used to doing outdoors practical things.
What is true courage according to Ellie?
A true courage is when you're really scared but you still do it.
What is a clue that Fi’s relationship with Homer is becoming serious?
She says 'I love you' to him in the walkie-talkie.
What problems do Fi and Ellie encounter on their mission to bring the tanker to the appropriate place under the bridge? How do they deal with these problems?
A group of soldiers patrolling the streets come by truck and Fi and Ellie are scared they will get caught but the soldiers don't notice the truck. Ellie tries to silently roll down a hill but the brakes don't work and the steering wheel locks itself and she nearly crashes into a fence. She turns the ignition back on and swerves away from the fence.
Because Fi wasn't used to doing outdoors practical things.
What is true courage according to Ellie?
A true courage is when you're really scared but you still do it.
What is a clue that Fi’s relationship with Homer is becoming serious?
She says 'I love you' to him in the walkie-talkie.
What problems do Fi and Ellie encounter on their mission to bring the tanker to the appropriate place under the bridge? How do they deal with these problems?
A group of soldiers patrolling the streets come by truck and Fi and Ellie are scared they will get caught but the soldiers don't notice the truck. Ellie tries to silently roll down a hill but the brakes don't work and the steering wheel locks itself and she nearly crashes into a fence. She turns the ignition back on and swerves away from the fence.
must do questions chapter 19
What makes Ellie think the soldiers walking past them are professionals?
They are more efficient and they move as one as if they'd been trained.
What do the soldiers fire at in the bushes?
A rabbit.
What are some clues that the group is starting to think ‘more like soldiers’?
They remain calm and back away when they see the soldiers and they are being smart.
Do you think Homer’s plan will work? What problems do you think they might encounter?
Yes, they might get caught or there might not be any good motorbikes or tankers.
What does Homer suggest they do when the group goes up to the Heron?
To blow up the bridge
What are his strategies to put his plan into action?
Use the cows to distract the soldiers and they'll use the motorbikes to get away and use the petrol tanker to blow it up.
They are more efficient and they move as one as if they'd been trained.
What do the soldiers fire at in the bushes?
A rabbit.
What are some clues that the group is starting to think ‘more like soldiers’?
They remain calm and back away when they see the soldiers and they are being smart.
Do you think Homer’s plan will work? What problems do you think they might encounter?
Yes, they might get caught or there might not be any good motorbikes or tankers.
What does Homer suggest they do when the group goes up to the Heron?
To blow up the bridge
What are his strategies to put his plan into action?
Use the cows to distract the soldiers and they'll use the motorbikes to get away and use the petrol tanker to blow it up.
must do questions chapter 18
What does Ellie find primarily attractive about Lee?
His intelligence and his mind and his caring soul
Who is she attracted to physically?
Homer
What are the group’s options according to Homer?
1- Stay in Hell and do nothing.
2- Get their families out of the showgrounds.
3- Help the good guys in any way they can.
What do they decide to do and why?
They decide to try and help, but safely.
must do questions chapter 17
Why does Ellie feel uncomfortable with Chris bringing cigarettes and alcohol into Hell?
Ellie is okay with stealing essential items, not non-essential items. "I suppose because they weren't as essential as the other things we had not taken
What is meant by a “clean war”? Why are the invaders so intent on having a ‘clean war’?
The UN and other war people will look around and if they have done negative things.
What happened to the soldiers involved in the lawnmower incident, according to Robyn? How does this make Ellie feel?
Two of the people had died and one was badly injured. This made Ellie feel guilty.
Why do you think prisoners are sent to clean up the houses around town?
Because they want people to be able to live in the houses and also because they need supplies.
What does Kevin want to bring into Hell by way of livestock? Do you think his idea is a good one? Why/why not.
Ferrets for hunting. and no
Ellie is okay with stealing essential items, not non-essential items. "I suppose because they weren't as essential as the other things we had not taken
What is meant by a “clean war”? Why are the invaders so intent on having a ‘clean war’?
The UN and other war people will look around and if they have done negative things.
What happened to the soldiers involved in the lawnmower incident, according to Robyn? How does this make Ellie feel?
Two of the people had died and one was badly injured. This made Ellie feel guilty.
Why do you think prisoners are sent to clean up the houses around town?
Because they want people to be able to live in the houses and also because they need supplies.
What does Kevin want to bring into Hell by way of livestock? Do you think his idea is a good one? Why/why not.
Ferrets for hunting. and no
must do questions chapter 16
Chapter Sixteen
What is the Hermit’s mother in law’s attitude toward him as seen in her letter?
She believes that he didn't do it. "I believe you (the Hermit) have been a man unjustly accused."
What does this suggest about the way in which the Hermit’s family actually died?
He didn't kill them family were in fact killed inside the house as it burnt.
What makes Ellie change her mind about Lee on the way back from the Hermit’s hut?
that she didn't want to turn out like the coroners report
What is the Hermit’s mother in law’s attitude toward him as seen in her letter?
She believes that he didn't do it. "I believe you (the Hermit) have been a man unjustly accused."
What does this suggest about the way in which the Hermit’s family actually died?
He didn't kill them family were in fact killed inside the house as it burnt.
What makes Ellie change her mind about Lee on the way back from the Hermit’s hut?
that she didn't want to turn out like the coroners report
Friday, April 17, 2020
must do questions chapter 15
Chapter Fifteen
What do Ellie and Lee find in the Hermit's hut that the others don't know about?
A metal box full of papers, letters, and a medal.
According to the coroner's report, what are the two possible ways the Hermit's family died?
Being shot then burnt in a fire or being burnt in a bush fire then being shot.
Which do you believe? Why?
that they were badly burnt then he shot them to put them out of their misery.
What do Ellie and Lee find in the Hermit's hut that the others don't know about?
A metal box full of papers, letters, and a medal.
According to the coroner's report, what are the two possible ways the Hermit's family died?
Being shot then burnt in a fire or being burnt in a bush fire then being shot.
Which do you believe? Why?
that they were badly burnt then he shot them to put them out of their misery.
must do questions chapter 14
What reasons does Ellie give Lee for not wanting a relationship with him?
Because she she cant decide if she is ready.
What do you think are the real reasons?
She likes Lee but she also likes Homer, so she can't decide which one to choose.
Because she she cant decide if she is ready.
What do you think are the real reasons?
She likes Lee but she also likes Homer, so she can't decide which one to choose.
Thursday, April 16, 2020
must do questions chapter 13
All the teenagers have a specific role to play in their group. Describe the roles each teenager plays?
Robyn is the leader of their group and shows that. Homer is the charge of gathering supplements. corrie is in charge of the transistor radio. lee is just a moving force. Kevin is gathering a firewood. Chris is in charge of smoking and booze. Ellie is the compassionate group person who looks after everyone and Fi is a language recogniser/translator.
According to what the teenagers hear on Corrie's radio, why would America be best not to get involved in Australia’s struggle?
America would find in the longest, costliest and bloodiest war in her history if she tried to intervene. America doesn't want to get involved because they have been threatened by the invaders.
Why is Australia being invaded? Other countries are sick of Australia having it easy.
A reader can infer many things from the snippet of news heard over Corrie’s radio. Which country or countries are likely to have invaded Australia?
I believe that the countries likely to have a peaceful country like Australia are countries that are within the UN, and potentially they think that Australia is running ahead the rest of the UN in certain areas, meaning that they are taking their own force of action
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How are the prisoners being treated? The soldiers are being 'generous' to the prisoners. by keeping them in human condition and not forcing them to do anything
What do Kevin and Robyn argue about? Do you think Robyn’s points are fair?
I think that they can, but anyone is possible of sleeping all day if they have an irrational sleep pattern and are tired. I think Ellie has never seen herself as a typical teenager, unable to waste away her days on a computer, much more comfortable drenching sheep in the back block, however, recent experiences make her feel even more disconnected from the 'typical' teenager.
"Paradise of Hell” is an oxymoron. What does it mean.?
for some people this means your gonna die and go to hell
Kevin’s hatred of the invaders is quite extreme. Why do you think he is so angry?
The group takes turns discussing the extent to which they’d go to make a difference. Order the characters by their commitment to overthrowing the enemy? The group is starting to think about long-term survival in Hell. What are some clues to this? They talk about setting up a chicken coop, a veggie garden, etc. What does the group decide they must do at this point?
Half the group goes into Wirrawee, half the group stays and sets up a better camp.
Robyn is the leader of their group and shows that. Homer is the charge of gathering supplements. corrie is in charge of the transistor radio. lee is just a moving force. Kevin is gathering a firewood. Chris is in charge of smoking and booze. Ellie is the compassionate group person who looks after everyone and Fi is a language recogniser/translator.
According to what the teenagers hear on Corrie's radio, why would America be best not to get involved in Australia’s struggle?
America would find in the longest, costliest and bloodiest war in her history if she tried to intervene. America doesn't want to get involved because they have been threatened by the invaders.
Why is Australia being invaded? Other countries are sick of Australia having it easy.
A reader can infer many things from the snippet of news heard over Corrie’s radio. Which country or countries are likely to have invaded Australia?
I believe that the countries likely to have a peaceful country like Australia are countries that are within the UN, and potentially they think that Australia is running ahead the rest of the UN in certain areas, meaning that they are taking their own force of action
.
How are the prisoners being treated? The soldiers are being 'generous' to the prisoners. by keeping them in human condition and not forcing them to do anything
What do Kevin and Robyn argue about? Do you think Robyn’s points are fair?
I think that they can, but anyone is possible of sleeping all day if they have an irrational sleep pattern and are tired. I think Ellie has never seen herself as a typical teenager, unable to waste away her days on a computer, much more comfortable drenching sheep in the back block, however, recent experiences make her feel even more disconnected from the 'typical' teenager.
"Paradise of Hell” is an oxymoron. What does it mean.?
for some people this means your gonna die and go to hell
Kevin’s hatred of the invaders is quite extreme. Why do you think he is so angry?
The group takes turns discussing the extent to which they’d go to make a difference. Order the characters by their commitment to overthrowing the enemy? The group is starting to think about long-term survival in Hell. What are some clues to this? They talk about setting up a chicken coop, a veggie garden, etc. What does the group decide they must do at this point?
Half the group goes into Wirrawee, half the group stays and sets up a better camp.
must do questions chapter 12
“They say teenagers can sleep all day”. Is this true? Do you agree? Does Ellie still see herself as a typical teenager? no i dont think she does
Ellie’s dream at the beginning of the chapter is rather nonsensical, as dreams are wont to be. Is there any meaning to it? Try and explain what Ellie’s subconscious could be thinking about: why is her dad cooking for the whole town? Why did Father Cronin ignore Ellie’s greeting? Why was Corrie 8 years old again? Why were they sailing off on a boat? Why was Lee undressing?
Because she wants to keep everyone safe and by Chris falling asleep everyone could have been in lots of danger. It shows that Chris doesn't even care and that he is letting the team down.
Why is it so terrible that Chris falls asleep while on sentry duty? How does Ellie react? Why do you think she reacts this way? How does she feel about her reaction later?
Because he risked the lives of them all
Back in Hell, Ellie’s dreams are far more ominous. Explain why Ellie is dreaming of her fears.
She is shocked by it. She gets furious and starts shouting, screaming and kicking him.
must do questions chapter 11
Must Do Questions:
How does Ellie feel as she is waiting in the truck at the Council Depot? Where do her emotions come from? she felt cold,lonely and excited
Why are the girls smiling when in danger? Is this a logical response?
because they feel that even their friends are lying to them
What does Chris’s story say about the town? that is is smart and that he thinks things through
What impact does the BMW have on the story? Does Chris seem lonely? Explain your answer? he goes every year and loves it
What is Homer’s explanation for the need to swap cars at Chris Lang’s place? What does this show about the way he is thinking? That their plan is to go up hell in the four wheeler and hide for a while
What are your thoughts on the story so far... that it is going to get rougher
What does Chris’s story say about the town? that is is smart and that he thinks things through
What impact does the BMW have on the story? Does Chris seem lonely? Explain your answer? he goes every year and loves it
What is Homer’s explanation for the need to swap cars at Chris Lang’s place? What does this show about the way he is thinking? That their plan is to go up hell in the four wheeler and hide for a while
What are your thoughts on the story so far... that it is going to get rougher
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