Writing for Fun Homework for September 9th

Spelling Words from the last session

  • Discipline
  • Opponent
  • Challenge
  • Disastrous
  • Treachery 
  • Retaliate
  • Casualty
  • Deterrent
  • Massacre
  • Aggression

Definition – What is the definition of the word Massacre?

Australian sayings – define the following

  • Flat out like a lizard drinking 
  • Bob’s your uncle – 
  • Were you born in a tent?
  • Penny for your thoughts? 
  • Cat got your tongue 
  • Hit the frog and toad 
  • It’s a frog breakfast 
  • As the crow flies 
  • You’ve got 2 chances, Buckly’s and none 
  • Spit the dummy 
  • Go for your life
  • Have a squiz or butchers hook
  • Fair suck o the sav / sauce battle

Add any others you can think of. Then choose one and write a short story involving the saying.

Topics for next time – 9th September

How many bird names are used as surnames? Make a list and then choose one for a short story. Some are below we came up with in class. 

  • Eagle
  • Heron
  • Finch
  • Ostrich