Tomorrow when the War Began Can Do Task

Can Do Task- Vocab

Find the meaning of these following words then write the meaning in your own words.

Reverential:

Meaning- The nature of and Due to.

My Meaning- Type of tone and meaning word.

Distinguish:

Meaning- Very successful and highly respected.

My Meaning- Making something certain.

Violated:

Meaning- Treat someone or something with disrespect.

My Meaning- Making someone feel uncomfortable.

Scrounge:

Meaning- Seek or obtain.

My Meaning- Being able to get something and no cost or for a little cost.

Astonished:

Meaning- Surprised or amazed.

My Meaning- Jaw dropping.

Consolation:

Meaning- Comfort received from someone after feeling pain.

My Meaning- Knowing that someone is there for you.

Gallantry:

Meaning- Shows a lot of bravery.

My Meaning- Stepping up as a 'leader' and showing courage and bravery.

Stern:

Meaning- Being very serious and taking everything seriously.

My Meaning- Being a very strict person.

Begrudging:

Meaning- To envy someone.

My Meaning- Holding a grudge against someone.

Crusade:

Meaning- Pushing and forcing.

My Meaning- Doing something with a sudden movement and having the urge to.

Tomorrow when the War Began Chp Sixteen

Chapter Sixteen

What is the Hermit's mother in law's attitude toward him as seen in her letter?

Hermit's mother in law thinks and knows the same thing that I thought, she has a feeling and knows that her wouldn't hurt his own Wife and Child.

What does this suggest in the way the Hermit's family actually died?

It suggest that something isn't right at all, because we know that the Hermit did not kill his own family and it's pretty strange the town wanted to blame it on the Hermit. So maybe the town had something to do with it.

What makes Ellie change her mind about Lee on the way back from the Hermit's Hut?

Ellie realised that she does have love and affection for Lee.

Tomorrow when the War Began Chp Fifteen

Chapter Fifteen

What do Ellie and Lee find in Hermit's hut that the others don't know about?

 Ellie and Lee find a box that has letters and notes inside describing some of the Hermit's life and giving you information about him.

According to the coroner's report what are the two possible ways the Hermit's family died?

One of the possible ways they could've passed away is from burning in a bush area, the second one is that Hermit had shot them.

Which do you believe? Why?

I believe that they had burned in a bush fire. I don't think that the Hermit would of killed his own family. Also people could just started a rumor about him being a murderer and it just grew bigger each time someone was told.

Tomorrow when the War Began Chp Fourteen

Chapter Fourteen

What reasons does Ellie give Lee for not wanting a relationship with him?

She gave him mixed feelings and mixed emotions.

What do you think are the real reasons?

I just think shes confused on how she feels and her emotions towards Homer. She just wants him to give her time.

Tomorrow when the War Began Chp Thirteen

Chapter Thirteen

All the teenagers have a specific role to play in their group. Describe what role each teenager plays.
Homer is basically a leader to the group, as he has made a lot of decisions that have benefited the group. Ellie gives good ideas and is counted as a secondary leader but sometimes she gets very distracted from her thoughts overcoming her. Fi helps the group with understanding the communication. Lee will rarely give any input to the group but when she does she gives ideas that help support other ides. Corrie's just perfect in most peoples eyes, shes bright bubbly and an outgoing person. Chris has only given a few good ideas but he isn't someone that you can rely on all the time.
According to what the teenagers hear on Corrie's radio, why would America be best not to get involved in Australia's struggle? 
Because if America was involved in would just make the war even bigger than it is and more people would be killed.
Why is Australia being invaded?
Australia is very blessed with what it has, so unlike many other countries it's like it's being asked to be invaded.
A reader can infer many things from the snippet of news heard over Corrie's radio. Which Country or Countries are likely to invade Australia?
I feel that America or some other countries close to Australia have been the ones to invade it because of wanting more land or more power.
How are the prisoners being treated?
The prisoners are treated better than most so called 'prisoners' would normally be. They are being feed and provided somewhere to sleep and aren't being tortured or hurt, so I think they are being treated fair.
What do Kevin and Robyn argue about? Do you think Robyn's points are fair?
Kevin and Robyn argue about the intruders that are invading there countries. Robyn's point of view is more understanding and clearly thought about compared to Kevin's. As Kevin's thought of the invaders is less thought about.
"Paradise of Hell" is an Oxymoron. What does it mean?
The name Paradise of Hell has a lot of meaning to it. In the beginning of the book 'Hell' was a place nobody wanted to be, but  now all of a sudden it's paradise compared to whats outside.
Kevin's hatred of the invaders s quite extreme. Why do you think he is so angry? 
Who wouldn't be angry that there country is being invaded and has ruined there life incredibly. He's probably stressed about his family members. He has every right to be angry that someone has taken there family away and changed their life.
The group takes turns discussing the extent to which they'd go to make a difference. Order the characters by the order of  there commitment to overthrowing the enemies.
1)Kevin       2)Ellie       3)Homer       4)Corrie       5)Robyn       6)Lee       7)Fi
The group is starting to think about long term survival in Hell. What are some clues to this?
That there life in Hell is going to be better than having to stay outside and risk getting captured.
What does the group decide they must do at this point?
They've all decided that there best option is going to e living inside of Hell for awhile or at least till things blow over, if they do. They are also going to keep track on the showground and what happens there.
Despite the fact that the teenagers are in the midst of a war zone, evading enemy soldiers and planning guerrilla operations, the still find time to harbor romances. Do you think this is realistic?
Yea I think it is realistic because many things happen when you become a teacher. Emotions constantly change and interfere everyday. 

Tomorrow when the War Began Can Do Task

Can Do Task- Vocab

Find the meaning of the following words then write the meaning in your own words.

Manoeuvre:

Meaning- A movement or series of moves that require care.

My meaning- Being able to move around sneakily with care and not being noticed.

Inconspicuous:

Meaning- Not clearly visible or attracting attention.

My meaning- Being hidden and out of sight.

Surreptitious:

Meaning- Kept secret because of not being approved of.

My meaning- Keeping a secret, not to be told.

Evasion:

Meaning- The action of evading something.

My meaning- Interrupting something or not being welcomed to something.

Impenetrable:

Meaning- Impossible to pass through or enter.

My meaning- Somewhere you shouldn't be.

Patriotic:

Meaning- Having or expressing devotion.

My meaning- Showing heaps of meaning in what you say.

Reconnaissance:

Meaning- Military observation or locate enemy.

My meaning- Being watched by someone with high power.

Inaccessible:

Meaning- Unable to be reached.

My meaning- Can't get a hold of.

Gaunt:

Meaning- Lean and haggard because of anger.

My meaning- Tired and worn out.

Conscript-

Meaning- Someone compulsorily, typically in armed services.

My meaning- Forced to be in Army.

Tomorrow when the War Began Chp Twelve

Chapter Twelve

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

In some cases this can be true teenagers can sleep all day but it depends on what they've done. Say if they've been awake all night keeping a look out then yes they will sleep all day to catch up on the sleep they missed. I don't think Ellie see's herself as a typical teenagers because of all the things she has gone through with her friends, I mean I wouldn't.

Ellie's dream at the beginning of the chapter is rather nonsensical, as dreams are won't to be. Is there any meaning of it? Try is 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?

I think that there is a lot of meaning to Ellie's dream. Mostly her backtracking and being confused on some of the things she saw and that had happened to her. I think Corrie was 8 years old in her dream, because Ellie wish's she could go back to that age were her and Corrie were, where there was no war, no stress and no having to be where she is now. Ellie and the others sailing off in a boat is a way of them getting away being away from all the mess and all the war that is going on. The last thing about Lee getting undressed, may be that way she see's Lee, as we know she has feelings towards him but she also sees him very romantically and in a sexual way.

Why is it so terrible that Chis falls asleep while on sentry duty? How does Ellie react? Why do you think she reacts this way? 

Chris falling asleep is horrible if I'm being honest, if something bad had happened it would've been his fault because he was not awake to alarm the others that danger was coming. Ellie's very upset and mad because she know that there could have been consequences for them all. 

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

So many things have happened to Ellie in such a small time, things she would have never thought she would have to see or deal with at least not at this age, her fears are starting to show through her dreams because her mind is making her think of all evil things that can happen or could happen.

Tomorrow when the War Began Chp Eleven

Chapter Eleven

How does Ellie feel as she is waiting in the truck at the council depot? Where does her emotions come from?

Ellie had mixed emotions but was mainly feeling fear. Her emotions came from Love, this meant heaps to Ellie because the love she had for her friends determined so much.

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

The girls smile when there's danger because it's like a way of keeping calm, also because they know that they do have each other to always have their back. Having that sense of knowing someone is also their for you makes you feel happy and somewhat safe.

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

It means that if they are wearing a helmet and have their seat belts on they'll be more safer and secure inside the car than they were before.

What does Chris's story say about the town?

It basically is saying that a lot has happened since Commemoration Day and so many things out of the blue have just shown up and now there's a war.

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

The BMW has a huge impact on the story that only Chris was able to think off. If they hadn't of left it there it would've lead to more clues and more suspicion to the kids. I don't think Chris is lonely I just think he is more smarter or more of a quicker thinker that some of the others.

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? 

It was very smart and showed that he is a quick thinker and very helpful for everyone else he is around. It shows that he acknowledges his surroundings and fully takes in everything before just making a choice.

What are your thoughts on the story so far?
I'm really enjoying it so far. I find so much about it interesting, for example how things happen out of the blue or how fast the have to think and work together as a team. Also the story makes you want more and want to read more because you never know what is going to happen next.