Aboriginal Words in Australian English

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🔗 Part 1: Matching Aboriginal Words

Instructions: Draw a line to match each Aboriginal word with its correct meaning. These words are now part of Australian English!

Billabong

Kangaroo

Corroboree

Boomerang

A curved stick that returns when thrown

A large hopping marsupial

A waterhole or small lake

A traditional Aboriginal ceremony with dancing and singing

5. Which of these words appears in the novel Bungawitta?

Billabong

Kangaroo

Corroboree

All of the above

6. Choose ONE Aboriginal word from Part 1. Draw a picture that shows what this word means:

The word I chose to draw is: _________________

7. Explain why this Aboriginal word is important in Australian culture and language:

8. How do Aboriginal words in Australian English help us understand and respect Aboriginal culture? Write 2-3 sentences:

9. In the novel Bungawitta, Aboriginal words help create the Australian setting. Why do you think Emily Rodda included these words in her story?

10. Complete this sentence: "Learning Aboriginal words in English helps me to..."

Learning Aboriginal words in English helps me to ________________________________

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