Tomorrow, When the war began. Ch 7

Chapter 7

Which people in the group are starting to stand out as leaders, is this surprising? Why/Why not?
Ellie & Homer. To me, it's not surprising if Ellie is a leader because she sounds and acts like an adult, but it is surprising to me that Homer is the leader because he is more of a goofy person and a bit of a non-serious.
Do you think that taking Kevin's dog Flip to Corrie's house was a bad mistake? Explain your thoughts.
I think it's not a mistake because Animals deserve to be treated with love and it is not loving if you leave an innocent animal behind to die. But I think it will make you more worry even more if you bring the dog with you even when you're trying to be quiet and hope that the dog won't bark.
What does Lee mean when he says 'We have to make some ugly choices?'
Maybe because their running out of time and realizing that they have to leave some things important behind.
How is Ellie's image of Kevin changing in this Chapter?
Ellie is beginning to see Kevin as more of a  mature and a nicer person other than just an ass.
Is the decision to split into smaller groups a wise one? Give reasons.
To me, I think it is a good idea so that it would be faster to finish what they want to accomplish, but I wouldn't split with my group cause I'd be worried if the others will end up in trouble due to types of movies I watch.
Why is it that Elie's group decides to act 'illogical' and survey the showgrounds together? 
Ellie thinks it is a good idea to be together so that they'll be less worried to think that someone will get hurt.
Why does the idea of a female soldier surprise Ellie?

She is surprised because maybe she thinks that to be a solder you have to be a male and that she is used to seeing soldiers as male than females. 

If your parents were captured in a situation like this, they have been 'sensible', or would there have been violence? 

Bro! I think if my Parents would be in a situation like this... Ha! I have a feeling they would be sensible, But Naaaaahhh, they'd probably just finish this with violence ayye. 

How is Ellie 'transformed' once she steps out from behind a tree near the Showgrounds?

When Ellie and her friends were behind the tree, she was really happy that she could hide all of them and get away from the trouble. As soon as she steps away from the tree while something is happening, she starts to panic and starts to worry. 

Ellie and Kevin's quick-thinking allowed them to turn a ride-on lawnmower into a bomb. Was this moral behavior? Did they do the right thing, or should they surrender themselves?

I don't think this was a good idea. This is because they didn't know why the soldiers were there but they just assumed that they were bad. I think What they could have done better was to figure out what exactly are the soldiers are doing there and to at least protect the people of Wirrawee.

Predict what you think is gonna happen to Lee and Robyn.

I think that maybe they've gone lost or get caught up into something really terrible.

                                         

Roman Poster #2

WE HAVE BEEN LEARNING TO WRITE IN ROMAN NUMERALS AND Choose one roman god that you're interested in and write down 5 facts about your god.

Here is my God, Pluto.

Roman Poster

We have been learning to Write in Roman Numerals and Learning all sorts of things, for example, Sports. We have been set a task to create an Advert for the Gladiator Games, using Canva.

Tomorrow, When the war began. Ch 6

Chapter 6

What is the first sign that something is wrong at Ellie's house?
That their dog usually barks when theirs a car coming or someone, but there was no noise at all.
Who is the first person to really realize what is happening?
Ellie.
What is Ellie's reaction to this person's caution? Why do you think she reacts this way?
She instantly thinks that something bad has happened to the dogs. The reason I think she has reacted this way because things weren't the same when she arrives home at things have already been strange since the start of Chapter 3.
How is the pace in this chapter really different from the chapters before?
It's different because of how many ideas have been made in this Chapter and this is when the reader actual get hooked up into it.
If you were in this situation, would you test the radio or not? Give reasons for your thinking.
I don't think so really, as I hardly use radios. Also, somebody could be tracking it while I use it.
Do you think the way the teenagers reacted to the realization that Australia may have been invaded or at war was realistic?
I think in a way it could have been realistic like another country invading them or something. This might be something that will likely to happen if things stayed the same.
What possible reasons exist that could spark war or invasions of Australia?
That there were strange planes flying above them at a very strange time and area. And how things have gotten more strange when they have arrived home. 

Tomorrow when the war began. Ch 5

Chapter 5

What does Corrie's choice in her career say about her character? 
Corrie's choice in her career says that she is very helpful and caring towards others. It shows that she wants to help those who are in need.
The group's ability to avoid arguing with each other is rare- do you think that there would have been more drama if you and your friends went bush for a week?
"Nah I don't know ayye!" Me and my friends don't even want to start any drama's like everywhere at school, shops, and Camp.
Why do you think Ellie and Lee feel uneasy just before their return to Wirraree from the bush?
I think Ellie and Lee feel uneasy because of the planes that flew above them and there were noises frightening them at night and they were worried that something really terrible is going to happen.
What do you predict will await the group back home, why do you think this?
 I think something could be wrong as there will be no Wifi, food, or something worse than that like aliens coming to trash the Earth, something like that. The reason I think this is because of how strange Ellie and Fi thinks about the planes.

Tomorrow, When the war began Ch 4

Chapter 4

Do you think the way they handled the snake incident was appropriate? What could they have done differently?

Yeah, I think it was appropriate and probably One of the safest way they could have done it without getting hurt. What they could have done differently was just like probably carry the back outside carefully and then maybe grab some snack or little bits of pieces of cheese and put them on the ground leading the snake to the bush without anyone or the snake getting hurt.

 Ellie claims that 'Hell' is only a label and that people label things all the time, often ignoring or overlooking certain labeled places or things. She then comes to a conclusion that 'Hell was people'. Is she right? what's your opinion, on labeling and Hell?
I think Ellie is right in certain ways because people do name/label things without knowing what the matter is. Like 'Hell' I think they just went to a place thinking that it is very nasty and scary so they just name it 'Hell'.
What was especially peculiar about the planes that flew over Hell? 'Their ------, their ------, their ----- frightened me.' Do these characteristics have any significance? 
What I find strange about these planes are their speed and noise, and how dark they were. Even Ellie explained that it is not normal to see planes going at that kind of speed with no lights at a very strange time, so it gave her a feeling that something is wrong.
Corrie and Kevin are the only couples in the group, but the trip was bound to bring the friends closer. So why does Homer's interest on Fi seem so odd to Ellie?
Ellie finds then odd because how different they are compared to each other, and Homer introduces himself as a pretty annoying person, also he never really talks about girls or even pay attention to them up until now.
Fi brushes off the planes coming back from the Commemoration day. Why do you think the planes were flying over Wirrawee?
Maybe it's part of the Commemoration day, or that it's a sign that something unfortunate is gonna happen.
Robyn claims there were dozens and dozens of planes flying over them. What is Lee's response? Is his suggestions reasonable? 
Lee's response is that he suggested that it could World War Three. I think his suggestion is reasonably due to how many planes are flying above Wirrawee and how strange it is.

Writing in Egyptian

In Social Studies we've been learning how to Write in Egyptian. 

Hieroglyphics is when people write in Egyptian. At the bottom you can see that My name is done in Hieroglyphics.

Tomorrow, When The War Began Ch 3

Chapter 3

Why does Robyn think they are the only people ever to have gone into hell?
Maybe because he regrets coming to hell and learned that hell is not a good place to visit.
Why do you think the Valley is called Hell?
"I don't"
Why must the teenagers seem like visitors from hell to the wild things living in the clearing? how is this ironic?
Maybe because they know that they are loud and Kevin has poor ways of tearing branches off the trees.
What picture of Kevin do we get in this Chapter?
We notice that Kevin is a bit of an adventurist.
What does Ellie liken Fi to? Do you think this is a fair assessment of her character.
Ellie compares Fi to trying to eat junk food because her parent is so Healthy and strict on food. I think this is fair because Ellie gets the chance of eating noodles.

Tomorrow, When The War Began Ch 2.

Chapter 2

How did the group of teenagers ascend Tailers stitch?
By using one of their parent's Landrover.
What are two special events happening after the teenagers leave the bush?
They are the Commemoration day and the Wirrawee Show, Usually held on the same day.
How many days were they planning on staying?
They were planning on staying for five days.
How much food do you think is reasonable to bring, split between 7 teenagers.
For five days, seemingly 35 breakfast, lunch, and Dinner, and some snacks.
Who is the hermit and what is he supposed to have done?
Hermit comes from a story about a man killing his wife and children, then ran away to hell to hide away from whoever is seeking him.
Do you think the hermit will be significant in this story? Why/Why not.
Tbh, idk ayye, but I think if he shows up in this story, the character would probably be frightened.
Is their descent down satan's Steps into hell dangerous? What are the dangers? how could they have made it safer? What would you have done?
Of course it is. The number of them going down Satans steps are very dangerous and it could make them fall apart from each other.  To make this safer, I recommend getting some cushions or something soft and thick and put it down the stairs to prevent them from falling off the steps. I would essentially do the same thing.
Predict what the bridge signifies.
I think it signifies that someone could have been to their because the bridge was constructed and that they aren't the only people that have been to hell.

Tomorrow when the war began

Chapter One

What are the advantages and disadvantages of first-person narration?
An advantage is when you through the characters eyes and the way they feel in the book, but a disadvantage is that you can only see through one of the characters perspectives.
Why do you think Ellie needs to tell the story in chronological order?
So that they can be remembered (I think). Or to make the reader knows what order goes in and what happens everytime the event happens.
Pick one interesting word from the chapter, find it's meaning, and explain why it's interesting?
An interesting word that got me is Chronological, Chronological is following the order of which they occurred. This word is interesting to me because it sounds pretty cool.
John Marsden foreshadows several events and characters in this chapter. Make three predictions based on the evidence in the text about what may occur later in the story.
My First prediction is that during trips to hell they could get lost and someone might get hurt. My second Prediction is They could all end up separated and probably never be a whole anymore. My Third prediction they might end up regretting things like going on the trip so they probably head off back home.
What kind of story do you think Ellie is going to tell? use evidence from the text to support your answers.
Probably something interesting and pieces of information about Hell.
What set of skills do these characters have that convince their parents that they can 'go bush' independently. Find examples of three characters.
a skill of begging and persuading their parents to let them go and make their parents trust them that they can go without any parents or caregiver to look after them.

Novel Study Q&A

                                        Novel study Q&A                                           

Before we read the story: 

What do you think this statement means?

The characters opinion of Hell is that Hell isn't just the one everyone thinks it is.

What could Hell mean in this content?

Hell could be the same as the place where he lives in.

Why do you think the story is entitled 'Tomorrow, when the war began'?

Maybe because something from the story is about War or camp.

What does that make you think the book is about?

I think that the book could be about what happens in War or something tragic that will happen.

What do you think the characters will be like?

I don't probably soldiers.

How do you think this story will be written?

Probably written through somebody's view.

Why do you think the story is entitled as the way it is?

So that it will make the reader wonder and curious about what it'll happen next.

Where do you think this story will take place?

Where the characters live and where they will go.

What time period do you think the story is set in?

by the look on the cover Probably in the 19s.

How is the cover composed? (camera/angle/shot types).

It uses heaps of foreshadowing text to show what the bok will be about.

How is lighting used? (brightness, Mood, Etc.)

Brightness and darkness to make the book stand out.

How is text used?

The text is used in different certain ways to make it stand out. they have done this by making the text bold and darker.

What symbolism is used?

How everything is set out and how the colour is mixed in to make it stand out more.

My Essay on 'The Power Of One'

Introduction: 
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be born in the year of apartheid with nobody by your side to comfort you? In John Avildsen ‘The Power of One’, P.k is one of the main character’s that is revealed, P.ks mother gave birth to him few weeks after his father died. His father gave P.k his name, ‘Peter Philip Kenneth Keith’ but the mother called him by his initials ‘P.K.’ P.k grew up in South Africa, it was his home, their life was perfect. Until one moment they found out that their cattle died, and that moment P.k Realized that something in his mother broke, and that very moment he also felt something for the first time and it was ‘Fear’.

 When P.k’s Mother got sick, P.k soon had to leave to a school that they only can afford which is one by the Africanas. He was the only English that goes to that school, So he got bullied their. The bully’s name is Borta, now Borta believes that all English deserves to be punished due to what the English did in the past which was killing the Africanas, and that he will punish English too, starting with P.K, by killing his chicken. The chicken, was given to P.K by the witch doctor as a guide to help him find his courage and overcome his bed wetting. Therefore, when the chicken is killed, P.k will now have to be courageous on his own, since his mother and father died. In this way, we see the character of P.k is a very strong person learning to live without his father and mother. This can be juxtaposed to later in the film when his first Love ‘Maria’ is killed by a Guard and P.K once again loses his loved ones.

Another thing about PKs character is that he treats everyone equally. As in school he is able to forgive and not hold grudges against a whole race of the actions of a few, after Borta killed his chicken, he found out that his Nanny died, another loved one gone. He felt lonely, scared, and full of sadness, and at that point, he knew that he’d never see them again. His grandfather came home from Congo at his place where the English lived, P.K was sent to live with him. P.K soon felt better than before, he learned how to ride a donkey, swim, and even drive a Beethoven, Doc (the grandfather) showed him how to look at things differently now. They were so happy, until some English visitors came and told P.Ks grandfather that he is to be sent to Prison due to failure to register as an alien civilization, P.K then realizes that the Afrikanas were not the only ones to hate and fear others. P.K and Doc ended up in prison, but made some good friends like Geel Piet. He actually learned how to box their in Prison tho from his teacher/friend Geel Piet. He was very happy to meet him.

Conclusion: 
How I see P.K in this film, is that even tho his life is like a roller coaster he will always find his way out with Happiness. Avildsen made an outstanding job with the film ‘The Power of one’. He effectively used different angle shots to highlight the power of a person or makeup effects to show the impact a baton can have on you. These films explain how easily people in power can manipulate others but ultimately makes P.K realize that he can create a difference whether it be a significant or insignificant one. I suggest to those who study apartheid or human rights to view alluring film.