05 code switching

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2 questions

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

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