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Last updated 16 days ago
2 questions
5
Question 1
1.

  • Tell the story using different “language”. (still English) The language can be from a different era, cultural group, writing style etc. ​
  • The Story:​
  • Walking in the woods with your younger brother/sister and they fall and break their arm.​
  • Suggestions​
  • 1500’s  Teacher talk  school safe slang​
  • Shakespeare        kids TV show​
  • Texting  News      Greek myth​
  • 1980’s      British slang      Australian slang ​

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Question 2
2.
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“We’re having a barbie on Sunday if the weather is good. Why don’t you come.”
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Rich
“He’s loaded. That’s why he can eat in expensive restaurants most nights.”
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nothing, zero
I had four hours’ sleep last night and only about five the night before. I’m zonked.”
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Food
“I know zilch about computers. I’ve never used one before.”
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$1,000
“Their kitchen is so manky. I don’t think they’ve cleaned it for about a month.”
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stole, took
“She’s got a great job. Fifty grand a year and fifteen days’ paid vacation.”
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weird, strange
“The stores are open 24/7 so you can buy stuff whenever you want.
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dirty, messy
“It’s good tucker there, especially the chicken. And quite cheap, too.”
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tired
“You know what happened to Steve? He left his coat, and someone nicked it.
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barbeque
“She’s…unusual. Not a bad person, just kind of kooky.”
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All the time