Homework: Parents/Guardians, please
assist your child with today’s homework.
Food for thought: Thanksgiving holiday is one of the most widely
celebrated in the USA. In fact, it is
estimated 46 million turkeys are consumed on Thanksgiving day. This means that
before the holiday, turkeys are prepped so they may be nice, fat, juicy and
taste delicious. The turkeys surely have
no idea why they are fed so much as the holiday approaches, they just eat, eat,
gobble, and eat. Afterwards, well, you
know how that turkey ends up…
Option 1
The supper comes in courses. A
thick carrot soup, green salad, lamb chops and mashed potatoes, cheese and
fruit, a chocolate cake. Throughout the meal, Effie Trinket keeps reminding us
to save space because there’s more to come. But I’m stuffing myself because
I’ve never had food like this, so good and so much, and because probably the
best thing I can do between now and the Games is put on a few pounds. “At
least, you two have decent manners,” says Effie as we’re finishing the main
course. “The pair last year ate everything with their hands like a couple of
savages. It completely upset my digestion.” The pair last year were two kids
from the Seam who’d never, not one day of their lives, had enough to eat. And
when they did have food, table manners were surely the last thing on their
minds.
Task:
You just read about Peeta and Katniss getting ready for the
games. Write a paragraph in which you compare their situation to that of
turkeys before the holidays. Be
creative, be funny, be detailed.
Option 2
The supper comes in courses. A
thick carrot soup, green salad, lamb chops and mashed potatoes, cheese and
fruit, a chocolate cake. Throughout the meal, Effie Trinket keeps reminding us
to save space … But I’m stuffing myself because I’ve never had food like this…
and because probably the best thing I can do between now and the Games is put
on a few pounds. “At least, you two have decent manners,” says Effie as we’re
finishing the main course. “The pair last year ate everything with their hands
like a couple of savages…” The pair last
year were two kids from the Seam who’d never, not one day of their lives, had
enough to eat. And when they did have food, table manners were surely the last
thing on their minds.
Task What is the difference between
Katniss & Peeta and the “pair last year”?
Why are Peeta and Katniss being
treated?
How is this similar to what happens to turkeys before thanks
giving?
Option 3
… A thick carrot soup, green salad, lamb chops and mashed
potatoes, cheese and fruit, a chocolate cake. Throughout the meal, Effie
Trinket keeps reminding us to save space … But I’m stuffing myself because I’ve
never had food like this… and because…the best thing I can do between now and
the Games is put on a few pounds. “At least, you two have decent manners,” says
Effie …. “The pair last year ate everything with their hands like a couple of
savages…” The pair last year were two
kids from the Seam who’d … not one day of their lives, had enough to eat. And
when they did have food, table manners were … the last thing on their minds.
Task:
What foods are Peeta and Katniss eating and why are they
stuffing themselves?
What does Effie say is different between them (Peeta and
Katniss) and the “pair form last year”?
Why do YOU think they are being fed so much? (there is no
wrong answer, just explain your response). Clue, think Turkeys.
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