Fourteen Minutes Past Two Read p106 until the top of p112.

vocabulary Vermin any various small animal or insects that are pests; e.g. rats, cockroaches To bellow to shout loudly without restraint/ roar To jump through hoops to act like a circus animal Regimental depot regimental headquarters and normally also the place where recruits are assembled and trained. Khaki yellowish brown colour cloth used especially for military uniform Nipper a young person Thatcher someone skilled in making a roof from plant stalks Living cheek by jowl living close togehter/ side by side Packs a bundle (especially carreid on the back) Bayonets a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and be used as a weapon Basic Training Youve just read the section in the novel where Tommo describes his training. Now write a letter home, as if you are Tommo, which describes the basic training and telling the family how it is all going. Remember to include: Description of the uniform What you have been rquired to do (are you having a good time, what have you learnt, are you scared?) The other men How Charlie is Best wishes to everyone 150-200 words