Speedy Get well wishes to David R from the group.
Vagary = an
unexpected change
Impecunious = poor
or a broke person
Mews = stables
converted to housing
Simian = ape like
Acrimony =
sharpness of temper, caustic words
Astute = cunning,
crafty
Dowager = a widow
of property or title from her husband or a dignified older woman
Stories from the words of the day
We produced a
great range of interesting stories in 10 Minutes - Managing the estate, I used to live in Sydney, A
monkeys uncle, Swinging from the trees, The business card, The Dowager’s lover,
The gambler and Her own son.
Great homework
stories on neighbours on the topics of In my cul-de-sac; Nosey neighbour in a
southern voice from Melissa; Eves dropping on the neighbours; Mitch’s Mow; Neighbours in
Chiang Dao; Stuffing up next door; and Charlie’s mother.
We discussed the
email from Diana M Thomas Community Information
Directory Librarian
Shoalhaven City
From Melissa – the action of a sentence exercise - two examples
Dinosaurs (noun) marinate (verb) in the earth.
The fiddles (noun) boiled (verb) the air with their music.
We each created lists of 10 nouns, and then listed 15 verbs describing an occupation. From this we created
We each created lists of 10 nouns, and then listed 15 verbs describing an occupation. From this we created
surprising sentences. We hope to be motivated to think of different ways to combine verbs and nouns.
Christmas lunch
Don't forget Christmas lunch 12 noon, 12 December, DDs
A Christmas theme (think about combining those nouns and verbs in unusual ways)
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