Task 1: Read the conversation below, then write down what you think the Cockney Rhyming Slang words mean. Its written twice, once as it was really said, and then with the whole rhyme to make it easier to understand. Write a Canadian English translation on your blog.
"I'm gonna be late back to the gates tonight. Me and me ole chinas are goin' out for a few pig's. I won't be back for Joe, and as long as I stay off the Jack I won't get Elephant's and start readin'. I 'ope this bus gets 'ere soon, this Andy's running down me bushel ... if I'm not careful I'm gonna catch a Cheltenham."
"I'm gonna be late back to the gates of Rome tonight. Me and me ole china plates are goin' out for a few pig's ears. I won't be back for Joe Skinner, and as long as I stay off the Jack Dandy I won't get Elephant's trunk and start readin and writin'. I 'ope this bus gets 'ere soon, this Andy Cain's running down me bushel and peck - if I'm not careful I'm gonna catch a Cheltenham Bold."
Canadian English Translation:
"I'm going to be late tonight. My friends and I are going out for a couple of beers tonight. I won't be back for dinner, and as long as I stay off the Jack Daniels I won't get drunk and start fighting. I hope this bus gets here soon, this rain is running down me from head to toe- if I'm not careful I'm going to catch a cold.
Task 2: It's now time for you to invent your own Rhyming Slang. You are going to have to write out a short script (Cockney Rhyming Slang is a spoken dialect). First, write down ten words associated with teenage life - these can be school words, words to do with hobbies etc. You should get a list with things like this: teacher, homework, television (TV), pen, friends, party... and so on.
1. Party- silly smarty
2. Soccer- hard Rocker
3. Pen- smelly hen
4. Teacher- nasty creature
5. Homework- House work
6. Phone- From Rome
7. Hockey- very cocky
8. Twitter- really bitter
9. Food- very rude
10. Bus- a fuss
Task 3: Now write down the names of 5 of your friends and 5 of your teachers. No insults!
1. Alexis- the sexiest
2. Michelle- from hell
3. Elias- is rebellious
4. Matt- Fat Cat
5. Amy- The lamey (not an insult if Amy calls herself this)
6. Mr. Barton- milk carton
7. Mr. Harry- is scary
8. Mr. Murray- The Furry
9. Ms. Smith- the locksmith
10. Ms. Bird- Who heard
Summative Task: Now that you have practiced making up slang you are ready to make up your script. Imagine you and your best friend can only speak in rhyming slang, but have to go and see one of your school's scariest teachers, and explain why you have not handed in your homework assignment! Make your excuses as wild as possible, inventing new rhyming slang if you need to. Don't forget to follow the rules for writing a script ... ask your teacher if you are unsure.
Mr. Murray: Elias and Matt, where is your project?
Elias: My hen broke and I couldn't write down ideas, then I asked a creature for a new one and they didn't have a hen.
Matt: Then we tried to finish our neglect after school but we didn't have vapor, a hen, or a scooter to finish it!
Ms. Barton: You guys should both have dimensions for not having your neglect handed in on time!
Matt: Carton and Furry, we are so sorry!
Elias: Please forgive us, we will have our neglect handed in by 11:30 today!
My. Murray: Okay, cat and rebellious, this is a morning, next time you'll both get dimensions!
Matt and Elias: Thank you very much, Furry!
Glossary:
Computer- Motor Scooter
Project- Child Neglect
Matt- Fat Cat
Elias- is rebellious
Teacher- Nasty Creature
Pen- Smelly Hen
Detention-Fourth Dimension
Ms. Barton- Milk Carton
Mr. Murray- The Furry
Warning- beautiful morning
Paper- Water Vapor
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