tomorrow when the war began

Tomorrow, when the war began - examine the cover

Dystopian - a future where something has gone wrong

How do you think the story will be written?

About the competition. War, anger, wired areas

Why do you think the story is entitled as it is?

A massive competition between a group of people. They’re getting ready for something big. 

Where do you think the story will take place?

A sports arena, dessert, wired areas, field

What time period do you think the story is set in?

Early times

Chapter 1 - 

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of first-person narration?

One of the kids was really quiet, shy, and kept to themselves. As soon as she got on the field or court she was beast. Tackling everyone on the spot.

2. What kind of story do you think Elle is going to tell?

About going somewhere nerve-racking. Kids forming together and surviving on there own.

3. What set of skills do these characters have that convince their parents that they can ´go bush’ independently. Find examples for three characters eg. Ellie tells Robyn’s parents they have independence and initiative.

Bribing their parents into thinking they’re grown enough to be out. 

Chapter 3 - 

1. What picture of Kevin do we get in chapter 3? 

He’s the type to motivate people when there struggling.

2. Ellie says fi is like an exotic butterfly. Do you think this is a fair assessment of her character? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

They say because she has never tried two-minute noodles. For example, her parents are really into healthy foods.

Chapter 4 -

1. Ellie claims that ¨hell¨ is only a label and people label things all the time, often ignoring or overlooking certain labeled places or things. She then comes to the conclusion that ¨hell was people¨. Is she right? what’s your opinion on labeling the ¨hell¨ 

He meant that school felt like hell because of the people, he didn’t want to be there because of homer. He’s just using hell as a word for school.

2. What was especially peculiar the planes that flew over hell? Do these characteristics have any significance?

They were suspicious of how late they were flying, how low they were to us and how they didn’t have any lights on, just smoke and dust.

VOCABULARY - Find the meanings of the following words, write the meaning using your own words. 

Chronological- going in order from start to finish

Authority- demanding, giving orders to people. Having the right to tell people what to do.

Alternatives- the different choices that are available. The more choice you have.

Gratification- the state of being pleased or satisfied. 

Obstinate- stopping yourself from doing something that can get worse

Hoist- raising something by a machine with ropes.

Unsympathetic- disagreeing with yourself

Scrutinizing- examing something from a close eye

Commemoration- honoring the memory of someone or something with a celebration

Hysterically- being too happy or too sad

Concealed - hiding something, kept a secret

Chapter 5 - 

1. What does corrie’s choice in career say about her character?

She wanted to investigate everything, travel around the world, and then settle down.

Chapter 6 -

1. What is the first sign that something is wrong at Ellie’s house? 

The dogs were dead and no one was home.

2. Do you think the way the teenagers reacted to the realization that Australia might have been invaded at war realistic? why/why not?

The radio stations had no signal and town was empty, just spots of bushfires here and there.

3. What possible reasons exist that could spark war or invasion of Australia?

Land, their people, resources, 

4. Which people in the group are starting to stand out as leaders, is this surprising?

Corrie because he was nursing the dying dog, lee because he knew that something was suspicious. And the person that authorized it because he had a bad feeling about going home since day one.

Chapter 7 -

1. How is Ellies’ image of Kevin changing in chapter 7 from chapter 3?

he was more aware of everything than being a bully

2. Why does the idea of a female soldier surprise Ellie?

Corrie doesn't have good eyesight

3. Ellie and Kevin’s quick-thinking allowed them to turn a ride-on lawnmower into a bomb. Was this moral behavior? Did they do the right thing, or should they have surrendered themselves?

they didn't want to get caught so they had to do what was best

Chapter 8 -

1. 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?

he's trying to tell them that there the bad guys, they invaded their land, locked up our families, and were the cause of their dog's death.

2. What pieces of evidence from the book inform the reader that this invasion wasn’t entirely peaceful? Find at least 3 examples from pages 97-99.

bloodstains, truck crashing into trees, toilets were a deathtrap.

VOCABULARY - Find the meanings of the following words, write the meaning using your own words.

Underestimate - to be smaller or less important than it really is

Itinerary - a planned route or journey

Improvise - produce or make something from whatever is available

Motivate - provide someone with a reason for doing something

Conspicuous - clearly visible

Feeble - lacking the strength of character

Delirious - in a state of wild excitement or ecstasy

Sentry - a soldier stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place

Agonise - undergo great mental anguish through worrying about something

Famine - extreme scarcity of food

Chapter 9 - 

1. Why, in Ellie’s opinion, is Cobbler’s Bay and Wirrawee so important to the invaders?

to keep quiet so they can get free access to the rest of the country.

2. Corrie and Ellie reminisce about how innocent they were in high school and even a few days ago. Why were they still innocent then? Why are they no longer innocent?

because they grew up and were no longer little anymore.

3. By blowing up Corrie’s house, what does the invading force demonstrate to the teenagers?

shows overpower and to tell them what they started is war.

Chapter 10 -
1. 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?

walking them down the road because it was oddly quiet, so they hid their bikes in the bushes.

Chapter 11 -
2. 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 excitement.

Chapter 12 -

1. 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?

Ellie had a go at him and he was scared and walked off red-faced, she was so angry

VOCABULARY -
Manoeuvre - move skilfully or carefully
Inconspicuous - not clearly visible or attracting attention
Surreptitious - kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of
Evasion - the action of evading something
Impenetrable - impossible to understand
Patriotic - having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country🗼
Reconnaissance - military observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features.
Inaccessible - difficult to understand or appreciate
Gaunt - grim or desolate in appearance
Conscript - enlist compulsorily, typically into the armed services

Chapter 13 -

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

Fiona, Robyn, and Corrie think going to town to fight is an unnecessary risk, but Kevin is ready to go, and Lee says he would go, too, if he could. Homer is ready to fight, too, just like his grandfather did in the civil war.

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

America would find herself in the longest, coastline, and bloodiest war in her history is she tried to intervene.

3. Why do you think of Australia being invaded?

A debate between the Army and Navy. Japan's success in the early months of the Pacific War led elements of the Imperial Japanese Navy to propose invading Australia.

4. What do Kevin and Robyn argue about? Do you think Robyn’s points are fair?
how it's unfair that we have everything like land, medicine, food, supplies and the poorer people have nothing but a roof over there head. so, of course, they would be jealous and want to take it.

5. “Paradise of Hell” is an oxymoron. What does it mean?
sometimes when you think your living in paradise, you never notice the bad side of things.

6. Kevin’s hatred of the invaders is quite extreme. Why do you think he was so angry.
he was mad at the invaders for taking everything without no questioning.

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 harbor romances. Do you think this is realistic?
No, I would be all over the places probably dead in minutes.

Chapter 15 -
1. Briefly summarise the story of the Hermit from Hell. Do you believe he killed his family?
In the late evening of May 20, 2000, Stanley Goodman and Terry Sue Goodman were shot and killed in their home in Scott County, Tennessee. This occurred shortly after B.G., the Appellant's minor stepdaughter, had reported to authorities that the Appellant had sexually abused her. Stanley Goodman, one of the victims, was B.G.'s biological father. The Appellant denied the allegations of sexual abuse and believed that Stanley Goodman was responsible for B.G. falsely accusing him of sexual abuse. The proof at trial showed that the Appellant shot and killed both victims while they were in their bedroom. The Appellant admitted his actions to several witnesses who testified at trial.


VOCABULARY -
Reverential - due to, or characterized by reverence
Distinguish - recognize or treat as different
Violated - treating something with irreverence or disrespect
Scrounge - seek to obtain like money at the expense or through the generosity of others
Astonished - greatly surprised or impressed
Consolation - the comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment
Gallantry - courageous behavior, especially in battle
Stern - strict and severe
Begrudging - envying the possession or enjoyment of something
Crusade - war, the crusaders

Chapter 17 -

1. Why does Ellie feel uncomfortable with Chris bringing cigarettes and alcohol into Hell? P.221

she felt too immature to touch them but at the same time, she was fine with breaking every other law.

2. What happened to the soldiers involved in the lawnmower incident, according to Robyn? How does this make Ellie feel? P.224

they died. But Robyn felt bad for them because he didn't know ho they were or what the background was.

3. What is meant by a “clean war”? Why are the invaders so intent on having a ‘clean war’? P224-225

incase they wanted to hide any evidence, and make it look like nothing happened.

4. Why do you think prisoners are sent to clean up the houses around town?

Because they want people to be able to live in houses and because they need supplies.

Chapter 19 - 

1. What makes Ellie think the soldiers walking past them are professionals? P.244-245

the way they look, talk, and how the suspected them.

2. What are some clues that the group is starting to think ‘more like soldiers’?
their behavior, more cautious about everything, knowing when to hide, and when to go out and get supplies.

Chapter 20 -

1. Why is Ellie nervous about being paired with Fi? P.255-256 Were her concerns about Fi realized? Explain.

because she doesn't think fi has that kind of skill to be working in the outdoors while their city has been invaded. And cause fi is shy and easily scared.

2. What is true courage according to Ellie? P. 256

going out alone to get supplies when it's dangerous outside

3. 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

moving a tank would be really loud and you would most likely get caught.

VOCABULARY -

Manslaughter - The crime of killing a human being with intentions on killing or harming murder.

Aggravated - Angry or displeased especially because of small problems or annoyances

Guerillas - Guerrilla warfare is a form of irregular warfare in which small groups of combatants, such as paramilitary personnel, armed civilians, or irregulars, use military tactics including ambushes, sabotage, raids, petty warfare, hit-and-run tactics, and mobility, to fight 

Interject - Saying something unexpectedly

Smug - Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.

Vicious - Violent.

Emphatically - In a forceful way.

Scuffle - A short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters.

Sideswipe - A passing critical remark about someone or something

Elated - Trying to make someone happy

Chapter 21 -

1. How do Ellie and Fi feel as they are leaving the scene on their motorbikes? Are these realistic feelings? P.273

they felt like badasses as they roared through while grabbing the bikes. As they were close to death fi was in need of Ellie which made Ellie feel loved with friendship.

2. Why do you think the group decided to blow up the bridge?

To make a memory for the couples, to sit down and watch the scenery.

3. How is this exploit different from the other exploits the group has been on e.g visiting the showgrounds and rescuing Lee?

they see a stampede of beautiful cattle and soldiers running for their lives.

Chapter 22 - 

1. How does Kevins decision to go with Corrie change our perspective of him from Chapter 3/7 P280-281

Kevin wanted to dump her body so her soul can be free, while in the first couple of chapters, he was really shy or really stingy compared to what he is now.

Epilogue -

1. What is Ellie’s concern about her story? P.283-284

Ellie isn’t sure where their story begins, but she knows that it isn’t over yet. It has been over a week since Kevin drove off with Corrie, and Ellie tries not to think about what might have happened. Maybe Corrie died, or maybe they never got to the hospital. Ellie doesn’t know.

2. what do you think will happen to Corrie and Kevin? 

She prays that they make it and come back safely and no troubles are in their way.

Character	Ellie
Bio	Australian citizen, Female, 16 years,
Physical description
Background	Ellie comes from a cattle and sheep farm not far from the edge of the country town Wirrawee.
3 important quotes	We won't run. We won't hide, We'll fight and keep fighting. And never give up. Until this war is finally won.
How they changed throughout the novel	constantly questioning what is right and what is wrong, she finds – to her surprise – her empathy prevailing during the toughest times. She tries to keep herself together for the sake of the group
Personality	Ellie is brave but also scared, she's a reluctant hero, she puts a lot of weight on her shoulders and takes responsibility for everybody around her.

- Identify 2-3 of these character strengths in Ellie, Homer and one other character of your choice...

In the novel, Ellie shows bravery, leadership, and teamwork. While Homer showed the opposite. There aren't many strengths that represent his character but one I can think of is selfish. I see a lot of this when the team is trying to tell him what's right or when he had to help his girlfriend.
Having leadership means a lot if you were in there person. they had no adults, no one to help but the team.

- Select 4 Questions from the Critical Literacy Matrix and answer them. Make sure you give reasons for why you thought that and support your answers with quotes from the text.

1. 
   

   
   

   How would the text be different if it were told in another time, place, or culture?
2. 
   
   How does the text construct a version of reality?

It would still repeat itself. They would fight for what the other side has got. ¨Steal a loaf of bread, they hang you. Steal a land and they'll make you king.¨

3. What has been left out of the text?

Chris lang has done a useless part in the novel not really in the text I think.

      4. What kind of language is used in the text?

English, Asian