Tomorrow, When The War Began (Can do tasks)

30/08/18

Vocabulary

Reverential-  Showing respect while listening to a certain person
For example, in church, while the reader reads we listen.

Distinguish- is to recognize someone from somewhere or figuring out who that someone or something is.
For example, I recognized it was a she, not a he.

Violated- Is breaking a certain rule or failing to comply with something.
For example, breaking rules that were set in a school, like hitting someone.

Scrounge- Is when you try to obtain something for free due to high prices or half price.
For example, Getting free food from someone else.

Astonished- When you are amazed by a certain something or someone.
For example, seeing a performance from your favorite singer that amazed you

Consolated- After a loss of a game you receive advice and comfort from others to improve or console you.
For example, supporting them in a game and celebrating even though we lost.

Gallantry- When you try so hard to a achieve something and in the end, you were finally recognized for your hard work and effort.
For example, working hard in NCEA and you finally got the award for Excellence endorsement in the end.

Stern- Is when someone is really serious about something.
For example, a coach being stern on his team in order for them to win.

Begrudging- Is when you envy other for what they can do instead of you.
For example, I envied she can play sports amazingly.

Crusade- Is doing something or taking lead in various campaigns.
For example, Student councils promoting things in school

Creative writing

29/08/18

Creative writing

Noise is heard as soon as the sun rises. People crowded the streets of London to find a spot for stalls to be placed. Fights break out for certain spots. This is the life all British families have to endure if they are poor. The conditions keep getting worse. People die from the lack of poor hygiene. I grew up in a poor household, where things we want aren't given, and the money we gather to provide for our needs are never enough. The apartment my family lived in I wouldn't even call an apartment. The apartment consisted of one roomーfilthy, small, putridーand a bathroom that is unpleasant to the eyes. Kids in London have to work from an early age to help the family. I started working cleaning chimneys at the age of 7, where many accidents happen. Luckily I survived never falling into the chimney while cleaning it. From my time cleaning chimneys. I know about 2-3 kids who have injured themselves really badly, from fire burns and the breaks they get from the fall.

My parents worked day and night, coming home late and each day I have seen them, the bags under their eyes just kept growing darker and darker. Posters are put up every day, but the content included is never needed. Opportunities were poor and jobs paid less. The days our prayers were granted is the day my family will finally move out of this country. When the chance to get out of that hellhole came through, my family took it without a second thought. The day we were leaving came fast and goodbyes were said. The sail to a country we know nothing of started, and that country was New Zealand. The sail took 4-5 months, in the beginning, nothing was bad everything was alright, but 1 month into the trip, getting sick was common. My family stayed in the steerage part of the ship since it was the only thing we could afford. It was either steerage or don't board at all. Mum was pregnant on the way, things were getting harder. We got no fresh water or meat, we were fed with salty meat and had salty water to drink. Illnesses spread quickly mum caught diphtheria, which is constantly passed from one person to another. What made her condition worse was the lack of proper hygiene we were given in steerage. Along the sail Storms break through and floods on the ship were common especially where my family stayed. As the boat swayed side to side the water in the room began to smash against the wall nearly drenching the beds that we lie on.

Days on the sail soon came to an end without any complications, except for some children who suffered severe diseases and passed during the trip. I don't know the pain that the parents might have been through, but I know it was hard. New Zealand was right before our eyes the hardships in London and everything my family has been through on that ship all seemed worth it. The green land was seen and the happiness exploded on my parents face as tears began to fall. We finally made it I thought to myself, this is a new life and a new beginning.

Tomorrow, When The War Began (chapter 13)

24/08/18


1) All the teenagers have a specific role to play in their group. Describe the roles each teenager plays?

Ellie- Leader, she does things with ideas
Homer- Leader, he does things with action
Lee- makes smart decisions, does things calmly
Robyn- She helps everyone, and she is the medic
Kevin- short-tempered he thinks things like black and white.
Fi- is the cautious type like a princess
Corrie- Supportive, the mother figure
Chris- is committed to helping the group

Robyn and Chris would cruise around town, looking for people hiding and getting information.
Kevin and Corrie will concentrate on the showground.
the rest are smuggling in food for everyone.

2) According to what the teenagers hear on Corrie's radio, why would America be best not to get involved in Australia’s struggle?

The general said that America would find themselves in the longest, costliest and bloodiest war in history. Because of the imbalance within the Region.

3) Why is Australia being invaded?

Because of the imbalances within the region, while other countries live in slums Australia has all the goods they need. Resources

4) 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?
(Don't know)

5) How are the prisoners being treated?

They are being treated decently.

6) What do Kevin and Robyn argue about? Do you think Robyn’s points are fair?

They argue about the people that invaded, and Robyn can understand there point of view for invading, but Kevin has so much hatred against the invaders, he gets angry at Robyn for thinking like that. He takes her point as she is supporting the invaders, which she isn't.

1) ¨Paradise of hell¨ is an oxymoron. What does it mean

Hell is like a paradise now.

2) Kevin's hatred of the invaders is quite extreme. Why do you think he is angry?

Because he is scared about what is happening or about to happen.

3) What does the group decide they must do at this point?

Set up a base camp and get more information.

Tomorrow, When The War Began (Can do tasks)

23/08/18

Musical-Songs playlist
Ellie-

Say my name-Destiny's child- She is the center of the group and the songs can tell how they feel when something is not right. Also relaxing to listen to.

Diamonds-Rihanna- Since shines as a leader in the group and the songs is slow with a medium beat, she can relax to.

Lean on me-Bill Withers
Ellie has the attitude that can help the group so the group can lean on her for support when needed.
This song is relaxing to listen to.


Create-
Poem-

Bullets shots through the air,
like fire burning the green fields
*Boom Boom* the sound of an explosion
Corrie in tears, that we can't hear.
Shots are near, but we revere
The joy, we cheer for what Ellie will do here.
Windows smash, and bullets fly
Cars crash but wounds are seen
One shot *smash*
two shots *silence*

Tomorrow, When The War Began (chapter 12)

21/08/18


1) “They say teenagers can sleep all day”. Is this true? Do you agree? Does Ellie still see herself as a typical teenager?

* Yes, it is. Yes because that is the lazy kind of lifestyle she can relate to.

2) 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?

Her dad cooking for the village may represent that her dad is taking care of the people that may be locked up with him.
Father Cronin ignored her because she did something sinful.
They sailed off on the boat away from all that's happening

*Maybe Ellie is thinking about the times she was young and only understood so little. Maybe she mistook her village with family and Father Cronin was just her imagination. She is remembering when she was able to do things without worry. Her dream was a build up for her to know her feelings for Lee which is why he was in her dream undressed.

3) 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?

* They don't know when someone comes to the show like one of the soldiers, then they will be in trouble. She reacted by screaming and getting angry at Chris. She reacted this way because she worries about her friends and everyone there. She felt bad since she said a lot of bad things to him which can make him feel bad.

4) Back in Hell, Ellie’s dreams are far more ominous. Explain why Ellie is dreaming of her fears.

*Since she actually felt peace at heart there was still something that could happen if they don't do anything about the soldiers and the invaders.

Composition Techniques

22/08/18

1) What you have learnt about composing so far. Film, advertisement, Christmas songs and etc.

* I have learnt that composing is not all about one thing, you can change the way you compose a song by changing the chords you use. Especially with music changing the chords can change the way people feel about the song. Film music was great since we got to guess what kind of emotion the group or person played, we could see how we can tell the difference between the different emotions played.

2) What is your favourite technique that you have tried and why.

* I loved trying all of the tasks but I enjoyed Christmas song since we got to write our own lyrics and create a small piece which was good and I enjoyed doing so.

3) Which type of composition do you want to try for your assesmemt and why?

* I want to try writing a song because I want to try something I have never done before and think I can do.

Tomorrow, When The War Began (Chapter 11)

17/08/18


1) How does Ellie feel as she is waiting in the truck at the Council Depot? Where do her emotions come from?

* She felt cold, fear and excited as she kept shivering. But the greatest emotion she felt was fear and her fear came from love, love for her friends that she didn't want to let down.

2)Why are the girls smiling when in danger? Is this a logical response?

* They are laughing and smiling in excitement as to what is happening like the truck being used to run over the soldiers small cars. To also cope with the situation.

*Yes

3) What does wearing a helmet and buckling up mean to the girls?

* They would at least be safe when the truck is randomly turning, and also the helmets could at protect them from dying. The difference between brain damage and death.

4) What does Chris’s story say about the town?

* From Chris's point of view as he watched the soldiers from afar before he even thought about an invasion he just thought everyone went to the Show, but he started noticing that car crashes weren't only accidents there were also bullet wounds and then he started to notice how houses looked like a mess and then he started to believe that the town is being invaded. The showground wasn't the only place that was invaded the enemy soldiers invaded the whole town.

5) What impact does the BMW have on the story? Does Chris seem lonely? Explain your answer?

*The car helps them escape and the BMW helped them escape.
* They got rid of the BMW by pushing it down the dam, which is how they found Chris.
*That if they hadn't gotten rid of the BMW the soldiers could find the connections between them and Chris's family, and maybe something bad would happen to Chris's parents.
*Yes, because he didn't have anyone to talk to while he was alone at his house. All he could do is watch and not do anything and had nothing to do.

6) 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?

* If they leave the shot up BMW at Ellie's house and a patrol arrives something might happen to Ellie's parents. That he cares for others and that no one should have to suffer losing a parent. He is also putting himself in the soldier's shoes to avoid any problems. Strategically

7) What are your thoughts on the story so far...

* I think that the action parts makes me feel more excited about the book and how they enjoy the danger they face with the cars, but so far the book is interesting.

English CARR Licences

16.08.18


What are we doing with CARR Licences? 
To help us students stay on task at all times since we are here to learn for our own future not to just mess around doing nothing. This also gives us the push to want to achieve more and to aim higher.

Why are we doing this? 
I think as a student, the teachers gave us this opportunity so we can all work well, and will help us be on task all the time, and for us to achieve all these privileges we need to show that we would be trusted to be able to do things no other students are able to do. Giving us the opportunity to strive for something we never thought we could do.

Where, in the 4 sections, do you place yourself? 
I think I would be in Full Licence, I work well within the class including with others. I focus really quickly and can stay on task throughout the period. I sometimes am able to help those in need of help in tasks when needed.

What learning improvements would you aim for?
I would aim to make more right choices as to whom I work with and always be on task. I would also respect any decision the teachers make whether good or bad.

What is Migration?

10/08/18

What is Migration?


Migration is the Temporary or Permanent movement of People from one place to another. There are always reasons why people move.

For example, Push Factors is the things that make them want to move out of their own place or country. Pull Factor is the things that pull the people towards that particular place or country.

Push Factors: Cultural: Different religions/beliefs.
Economic: Lack of jobs/Poverty.
Social: Poor Education, Job restrictions.
Political: Fear or prosecution.
Environmental: Natural disasters like continuous floodings.
Natural: Dirty water.

Pull Factors:
Cultural: Freedom to chose own religion/beliefs.
Economic: Many job opportunities, available resources.
Social: Higher pays, many opportunities in schools/Universities.
Political: a Better political situation.
Environmental: Preferred climate, vegetation.
Natural: Clean water.

Different questions come to mind when thinking about Migration, but people always think about this question. Do I need to move?

English {Vocabulary}

09/08/18

Vocabulary:

Underestimate:
It's when people look down at someone for being small to do something.
For example is when someone is known to not be good at a certain thing so people think that, but then they end up being really good that certain thing.

Itinerary:
Is planning of a certain trip or thing you do or with someone else.
For example, teachers plan Itineraries for students on school trips for what they do on a certain day.

Improvise:
Is when you add in something that wasn't planned before to either a musical performance or a presentation you have for a class.
For example, you are doing a singing performance, but you improvise by adding a dance routine.

Motivate:
Is when you encourage or give advice to someone on something they struggle to do or make.
For example, you giving advice to a student on improving their writing but also encouraging them to continue writing.

Conspicuous:
Is something that can clearly be seen or easily noticed without any explanation about it.
For example, she was really thick which we can see.

Feeble:
Is the lack of strength or the weakness of someone. It also could be that someone really lacks physical strength.
For example, someone who has a hard time carrying heavy equipment.

Delirious:
When someone forgets a certain thing because of the lack of sleep or it just happens randomly.
For example, you were told to bring something, but because of the lack of sleep you couldn't think properly and forgot about it.

Sentry:
Is known to be a soldier who is stationed to keep guard of certain ground areas.
For example, you have to keep guard of the bridge.

Agonise:
Is when someone would worry a lot about something that is happening or something that will happen and that will be the only thing they think about.
For example, going into a war you worry about what will happen then it just remains in your brain for a long period of time.

Famine:
Is the shortage of products or food.
For example, we are running low on food and we don't have enough for everyone.

Tomorrow, When the war began {chapter 5&6}

03/08/18

Chapter 5

1. What does Corrie’s choice in career say about her character?
* That she cares about other people and she wants to do something good for people in need. So her character is of those who are kind and generous.

2. 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?
* I don't think so, because we would be busy exploring the place and identifying new things instead of having arguments and causing drama.

3. Why do you think Ellie and Lee feel uneasy just before their return to Wirrawee from the Bush?
* Because of how everything felt a little different, and the talks they had about the planes and wars gave them uneasy feelings. Also the conversations they had implied many different ideas on what would change when they get back home.

4. What do you predict will await the group back home, why do you think this?
* I think something big will happen and things changed to something really bad.

Chapter 6

1. What is the first sign that something is wrong at Ellie’s house?
* When they stood outside the house and everything was quiet, but Ellie knew they had dogs and they would bark when someone comes close to the house. Also when she saw her dogs they looked dead.

2. Who is the first person to really realize what is happening?
* Corrie

3. What is Ellie’s reaction to this person’s caution? Why do you think she reacts this way?
* It was because she was making connections to fast and Ellie was overthinking everything.

4. How is the pace in this chapter different from the chapters before?
* It seemed like everything was going in a fast pace as before when they were just laying around doing nothing, but now they have a lot to do and think about.

5. If you were in this situation, would you test the radio or not? Give reasons for your thinking
* Yes I would test the radio because everything was out and that could give us something to think about if it was on.

6. Do you think the way the teenagers reacted to the realization that Australia may have been invaded or at war was realistic? Why/why not
* Yes because no one could be seen everything was quiet and the power was out.

7. What possible reasons exist that could spark war or invasion of Australia?
* The people not being around the power the was cut off, including the animals dying.

Music

06/08/18

What is Film music?

* Film music is music used in films to accompany the action and create atmosphere.

What have you learned about Film music?

* I learned a lot about Film music. I learned that without adding music to a scene it makes the scene dull. I also learned that music plays a huge part in films, each film gives us certain feelings without the music we feel nothing.

The Lion King

Composer- Elton John

Hans Zimmer