English2019 TOMORROW WHEN THE WAR BEGAN

Dystopian Literature:

Synonyms - Apocalypse, Anti-utopia

Antonym - Utopia, Dreamland

Defining Features of dystopia:

• Citizens relinquish all rights
• Seemingly perfect societies with a dark side to them
• Full government control
• Citizens have a fear the outside world
• The rise of technology
• Worship one leader
• Live in dehumanised state

Which dystopian novels have you read: Abomination

Any other dystopian novels can you name? : Unwind, Maze Runner

TOMORROW WHEN THE WAR BEGAN

Must do questions:

How do you think this story will be written? Not sure
Why do you think the story is entitled as it is? The war must've been quite sudden
Where do you think the story will take place? Australia
What time period do you think the story is set in? the early 1900's as it says when the war began

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the first person narration?

What kind of story do you think Ellie is going to tell? Uses evidence from the text to support your answers

Must Do Questions:

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of first person narration? That you get the version of events from the main character
2. What kind of story do you think Ellie is going to tell? Uses evidence from the text to support your answers. A story involving murder "The
   locals all told stories about the Hermit from Hell, an ex-murderer who was supposed to have lived up there for years. He was meant to have killed his own wife and child."
3. What set of skills do these characters have that convince their parents that they can ‘go bush’ independently. Find examples for three characters. That one is a good driver and trusted by his parents to take the land rover,
4. What picture of Kevin do we get in chapter 3? That he was the one that wouldn't let them give up back there.
5. What does Ellie liken Fi to? Do you think this is a fair assessment of her character. Use examples from the text to support your thinking
6. Ellie claims that ‘Hell’ is only a label and that people label things all the time, often ignoring or overlooking certain labelled places or things. She then comes to the conclusion that ‘Hell was people’. Is she right? What’s your opinion, on labeling and Hell? She would've labelled it because it looks wild so people just assume its bad
7. What was especially peculiar about the planes that flew over Hell? ‘Their ------, their ------, their----- frightened me.’ Do these characteristics have any significance? Their noise, their speed, their darkness, they are a bit dodgy and these are the people coming to invade Australia.

Vocabulary Meanings -

Chronological - The order of something.

Authority - When you are the one that can give orders.

Alternatives - Other ways to do something.

Gratification - Something that makes you feel good.

Obstinate - Being stubborn.

Hoist - A machine fore lifting loads.

Unsympathetic - When you don't care about someones situation.

Scrutinising - Being really careful with something.

Commemoration - A ceremony for someone who has passed or something that has happened in the past.

Hysterically - Not being able to control your feelings or behaviour.

Concealed - Preventing something from being seen or known about.

RESEARCH

What is Australia day? A national public holiday in Australia, commemorating the founding of New South Wales 26 January 1788.
They celebrate all things they love about Australia: land, lifestyle, democracy, the freedom but mostly their people.
Australia day is a public holiday, it is a day off for most in Australia schools and most businesses are closed on this day. Many have a day off work and celebrate by doing things including barbecues, going to concerts or playing/watching sports events. This day is also the day Australian citizenship ceremonies are often held, these ceremonies are to welcome immigrants who have been granted citizenship to Australia. 

Must Do Questions:

1. What does Corrie’s choice in career say about her character? - She likes helping people
2. What is the first sign that something is wrong at Ellie’s house? - Dogs had died
3. Do you think the way the teenagers reacted to the realisation that Australia may have been invaded or at war was realistic? Why/why not - I don't think they would've because it hasn't happened in their lifetime before so it doesn't seem like something that would actually happen it just seems like it would happen in a movie.
4. What possible reasons exist that could spark war or invasion of Australia? - They wanted to start a war or to get resources
5. Which people in the group are starting to stand out as leaders, is this surprising? Why/why not? - Homer because before this whole thing happened he wasn't even trusted to hand out the books in the school
6. How is Ellie’s image of Kevin changing in chapter 7 from chapter 3? - They get along better
7. Why does the idea of a female soldier surprise Ellie? - Because this wasn't something you usually just think of being a soldier a male job
8. Ellie and Kevin’s quick-thinking allowed them to turn a ride-on lawnmower

       into a bomb. Was this moral behaviour? Did they do the right thing, or

       should they have surrendered themselves? - Yes if they didn't do it they could've got caught and kidnapped by soldiers.

9. Homer says, “This is war now, normal rules don’t apply.. They’re the ones who tore up the rule book, not us”” What does this say about his character? What do you think of the validity of his opinions? - Because the soldiers are the ones that started the war not them
10. What pieces of evidence from the book inform the reader that this invasion wasn’t entirely peaceful? Find at least 3 examples.-

CAN DO TASK 2

VOCAB -

Underestimate - Something to be smaller then it really is

Itinerary - Something that is like a planned journey

Improvise - Create or perform something without being prepared for it

Motivate - Provide something with a reason for doing something or cheer them on.

Conspicuous - Being visible and clear

Feeble - Not having much physical strength usually as a result of age or illness.

Delirious - Disturbed state of mind usually after lack of sleep
Sentry - A soldier stationed to keep guard

Agonise - Undergo great mental anguish through worrying about something

Famine - Extreme scarcity of food/ food shortages

RESEARCH


2014 invasion of Ukraine

• There were soldiers that invaded so Russia's military
• They came in unmarked military vehicles like the shady planes that flew across when they were in Hell 
• They also armed heavy weapons
• They were soldiers that were stationed to keep guard armed with heavy weapons

CHAPTER 9-12

Must Do Questions:
Why, in Ellie’s opinion, is Cobbler’s Bay and Wirrawee so important to the invaders?
Corrie and Ellie reminisce about how innocent they were in high school and even a few days ago.

Why were they still innocent then? Because they hadn't been invaded then

Why are they no longer innocent? Because they hadn't yet killed those people with blowing up the mower

By blowing up Corrie’s house, what does the invading force demonstrate to the teenagers? That they are willing to get rid of any threats

How does Ellie feel as shes waiting at the council depot? Where do her emotions come from. She had the shivers, she was quite anxious.

Describe the strategy Homer and Ellie use to ensure their safety when riding their bikes into town.

What does this show about how they are starting to think? They are starting to think this is a life or death situation and they need to be careful

Why is it so terrible that Chris falls asleep while on sentry duty? Because he was meant to be watching out for them whilst they slept

How does Ellie react? angrily by screaming and yelling

Why do you think she reacts this way? because he risked their lives and something could've happened

How does she feel about her reaction later? She feels like she over-reacted

CAN DO #3

VOCAB

 Surreptitious - Something that is kept a secret, usually when it's something that is not allowed

Evasion - The action of escaping or avoiding someone or something

 Impenetrable - Something being impossible to pass or to go into 
Patriotic - Supporting and expressing love to your country

Reconnaissance - Military observation to locate an enemy

Inaccessible - Unable to be reached

Gaunt - A person who is lean and haggard usually a person is gaunt when suffering, hunger or can sometimes be age

Conscript - A person enlisted compulsorily



WRITING - Chris fell asleep on sentry duty. Rewrite an ending to this event where the teenagers are found by the invaders. Whose point of view are you writing from? What happens? How do they react/feel? -

Corries point of view

I was sleeping peacefully knowing that we had Chris on sentry duty but suddenly, I hear footsteps, so sudden, so loud it sounded like heaps of soldiers, I immediately got up and ran for the weapons but it was too late we already had guns pointing to us and we were being escorted out by at least ten soldiers, I thought they were gonna kill us or maybe even blow up the house but instead they took us to the showgrounds and tied us up and kept us locked in separate rooms. I was scared and trying to figure out a way to escape, I was also confused as to why Chris didn't tell us people were coming. 

Chapter 13-16

Must Do Questions:

1. All the teenagers have a specific role to play in their group. Describe the roles each teenager plays?
2. According to what the teenagers hear on Corries radio, why would America be best not to get involved in Australia’s struggle? They would find themselves in the costliest bloodiest war in history
3. Why is Australia being invaded? To get more land for more people to live on.
4. What do Kevin and Robyn argue about? Do you think Robyn’s points are fair? About Robyn thinking Kevin doesn't really care about the invasion. Robyn's points are fair because he thinks its just apart of Kevin's religion and that it's fair that they want land.
5. “Paradise of Hell” is an oxymoron. What does it mean.
6. Kevin’s hatred of the invaders is quite extreme. Why do you think he is so angry? Because they have taken over his country and have his family
7. Despite the fact that the teenagers are in the midst of a war zone, evading enemy soldiers and planning guerrilla operations, they still find time to harbour romances. Do you think this is realistic? No because they would be focusing more on their situation
8. Briefly summarise the story of the Hermit from Hell. Do you believe he killed his family?
   That a wife and child were shot and it was apparently the husband/dad that shot them and burnt them.
9. --- I don't think he did it to kill them but just to put them out of their misery after being burnt.

CAN DO #4

VOCAB

Reverential - A way people characterise one

Distinguish - Recognise or treat someone or something differently

Violated - To break a law, rule, agreement, promise, instructions etc, To disturb rudely, To break through or pass by force, To treat someone as if they are irrelevant, To molest sexually.

Scrounge - To borrow an item or small amount without any intention of repaying or giving back.

Astonished - To fill with sudden surprise

Consolation - The act of comfort

Gallantry - Heroic bravery, being brave, having courage etc.

Stern - Being strict, discipline

Begrudging - To be reluctant to give

Crusade - Any aggressive movement for the defence of someone/something

RESEARCH- “Paradise of Hell” is an oxymoron. Find out what oxymorons are used for. Find five more examples of Oxymorons that are used in the ‘real world’ and give their meanings. Have a go at creating your own oxymorons.

Oxymorons are used for a variety of things, Sometimes they're used to create a little bit of drama for the reader, sometimes they are used to make a person stop and think.

1. Walking dead
2. Clearly confused
3. True Myth
4. Weirdly normal

CHAPTER 17-20

Must Do Questions:

1. Why does Ellie feel uncomfortable with Chris bringing cigarettes and alcohol into Hell? Because they weren't essential things but Chris still wanted to bring them
2. What is meant by a “clean war”? Why are the invaders so intent on having a ‘clean war’? They don't want other countries getting involved
3. What happened to the soldiers involved in the lawnmower incident, according to Robyn? How does this make Ellie feel? That they died made her feel sad.
4. Why do you think prisoners are sent to clean up the houses around town? To make them not rot and the whole place smell bad etc.
5. What makes Ellie think the soldiers walking past them are professionals? (Ch.19) Because they all done the same thing at the same time as if they have been practising etc.
6. What are some clues that the group is starting to think ‘more like soldiers’? That they are being careful about where they move and how they move and hide
7. Why is Ellie nervous about being paired with Fi? Were her concerns about Fi realised? Explain. Because she didn't think they'd be able to do it, she was still about scared and Fi was still hesitant
8. What is true courage according to Ellie? When your scared but you still do it
9. 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? Soldiers were on the bridge and they asked Homer for advice.

CAN DO #5

VOCAB

Manslaughter - The unlawful killing of a human

Aggravated - To be annoyed or irritated

Guerrilla - A member of irregular soldiers

Interject - To insert between other things

Smug -  Confident of ones ability

Vicious - Characterise by an evil habit or practise

Emphatically - Uttered or to be uttered strongly

Scuffle - To struggle

Sideswipe - To strike with a sweeping stroke

Elated - very happy or proud

RESEARCH -

Research author John Marsden. Who was he and why was he inspired to write Tomorrow, When the War Began.  What other books has he written. Present your information in a poster, slideshow or video. CLICK LINK TO VIEW - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSQIAcvl59Dd7Z7HLoQ6Nz2nQcRg5Boqwat3s9lKo6saTsQrT7Ss1w1NmhIlxxpMsCSbxWkzS4XPdft/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

Ch.21:

1. How do Ellie and Fi feel as they are leaving the scene on their motorbikes? Are these realistic feelings? P.273 They are scared but they want to hug
2. Why do you think the group decided to blow up the bridge? So that they can't get more food or troops etc to wirrawee
3. How is this exploit different from the other exploits the group has been on e.g visiting the showgrounds and rescuing Lee? Because they were actually stopping resources coming in

Ch.22

4. How does Kevins decision to go with Corrie change our perspective of him from Chapter 3/7 P280-281 Him and Corrie used to argue alot and this shows he actually cares for her

Epilogue:

5. What is Ellie’s concern about her story? P.283-284 She doesn't know how long they'll be there, the story hasn't finished yet and she hopes the others like her story
6. What do you think will happen to Corrie and Kevin? They will be allowed help for Corries injuries

ELLIE CHARACTER STRENGTHS - Love,
she is into the boys - Love is important because it is the best technique to evaluate happiness. Curiosity, she doesn't know if shes in love with Lee or Homer. - Curiosity is important because it helps your mind by having new ideas and opens up new "worlds" and possibilities.

HOMER CHARACTER STRENGTHS - Leadership, Before the invasion Homer was a trouble-maker, as the war progressed he became the leader of the group which shows that he is quite brave to naturally take this role on during a war. - Leadership plays the most vital role in the achievement or excellence within a group. Bravery, Homer shows a lot of bravery from being the group leader as this puts him in the middle of making most decisions. - Bravery is having courage and doing something you fear, Bravery is usually the biggest trait of a "hero".

CORRIE CHARACTER STRENGTHS - Love, Corrie actually has a boyfriend in the story and it is Kevin and also is Ellie's very best friend who she tells everything to, they have been best friends since they were toddlers. Love is important because it is the best technique to evaluate happiness. - Bravery, Corrie is also brave and is quite a determined person as however the war affects her she manages to find strength within herself to carry on and keep going even though she is scared she doesn't let this top her. Bravery is having courage and doing something you fear, Bravery is usually the biggest trait of a "hero".

CRITICAL LITERACY

What has been left out of the text? The soldiers point of view, like maybe they're doing this to save their families and country because they need land for their over-populated countries, but in this they are made as the bad people.

What is the text about? How do we know? This text is about teenagers who have gone on holiday and come back to their country being invaded, we know this because it says in the story.
Whose views are excluded or privileged in the text? Ellie's because she is telling the whole story from her point of view as shes the one writing it.

Why are you reading this text? To learn more about Dystopian Literature & to explore social and political structures.

How are children, teenagers, young adults, and adults constructed in this text? The teenagers are pretty much saving their city and a few of only some who haven't been kidnapped by soldiers

DESCRIBE AT LEAST ONE MEMORABLE IDEA IN THE TEXT. EXPLAIN WHY THIS IDEA WAS MEMORABLE TO YOU.

Lawnmower incident


 Incident occurs when Ellie blows up a lawnmower, killing three soldiers. Helps understand the idea of friendship, good and evil came through when the decision Ellie had to make to save themselves and take away other lives. This incident was also what first made the teenagers apart of the actual war.

The use a fuel tank of a ride on lawnmower to create an explosive because Ellie's group was spotted by the soldiers, in order to escape and save themselves they had to do this.