The Fruitcake Special Without Answer Key

8/9/2019 The Fruitcake Special Without Answer Key

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The Fruitcake

Specialby Frank Brennan

Table of Contents

The Writer

Synopsis

Elements

Activities

Beyond The TextAssessment

Answer Key

Glossary

Panel of Writers

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Short Story


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THE FRUITCAKE SPECIAL

Frank Brennan hails from the North West of England and is a graduate of the University of

Wales. He was an actor and writer in a theatre group for schools and has taught English and

Drama in secondary schools oth in the U! and in "ingapore. He has e#perienced editing

ooks of short stories and plays. He has pulished original short stories and plays and written

literature guide ooks for secondary students. $urrently% he is working on a new collection of

short stories. His interests include music% especially &a'' and roots music% and history.

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The Writer

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(he story is aout a young lady% )nna% who works as a chemist in )mos $osmeticsfactory in New *ersey. "he tries different concoctions to create the est perfume. +ne day% sheaccidentally discovers a perfume that can charm men and make them fall in love with her. ,n

addition to using -the usual mi# of flowers and things% she decides to throw in a piece offruitcake into the mi#ture. (he mi#ture produces a perfume which smells pleasant. )nna das alittle of the perfume on the ack of her hands and keeps the rest in her handag. "he does notthink too much of it as she knows that she has to make perfumes in a proper way. However% shelater discovers /r. )mos% her oss% is suddenly attracted to her. He even invites her for dinnerand she accepts it.

(hat night% she uses her usual perfume called Intrigue for her dinner date. /r. )mosehaves strangely when he comes to pick her up at her home. ,nstead of the friendly and flirtytone in the office% he seems uninterested. He tries to end the dinner 0uickly and tells her that itis a reward for her hard work at the factory. )nna is pu''led at the change in his reaction. "he

thinks it has something to do with the perfume she is wearing. "he e#cuses herself to go to therestroom and applies a generous da of the new perfume she has concocted. (he perfume hasthe same effects on a waiter% who also declares his love for her. Upon returning to her tale% shediscovers /r. )mos is once again esotted y her. )nna realises now that the perfume isresponsile for his strange ehaviour. When she returns to the tale% she finds /r. )mos with"aina% a eautiful and young model. )ll of a sudden% /r. )mos declares his love for )nna andthe waiter too starts singing to her. "oon% a fight starts etween "aina% /r. )mos% the waiter."everal waiters try to calm things down. )nna decides to leave the restaurant immediately andreturns home.

(he ne#t day% she takes leave and investigates the fruitcake. Her conversation with )unt

/imi reveals that )unt /imi actually uys the fruitcake from a strange old lady who uses asecret ingredient. Unfortunately% it is impossile to find the old woman as she has passed awayrecently. (wo days later% )nna returns to work. "he meets "aina with /r. )mos in his office and"aina insults her. ,n anger% )nna splashes the perfume on "aina. "he then resigns from thecompany and finds a new &o in the factory that produces Intrigue. "ometime later% )rmstrong%the pi''a oy who now owns the company% confesses his love for )nna.

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Synopsis


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Setting Amos Cosmetic factory in New Jersey, USA

)nna works as a chemist designing new perfumes here. When she makes a new perfume with

a little piece of fruitcake as part of the ingredients% she attracts her rich and handsome oss%

David )mos% who has little regard for ordinary people.

Home

1ives with her mother who is worried she is still single.

French restaurant

,t is an e#pensive place for food and drinks. David )mos rought her here for their dinner date.

Both David and the waiter try to win )nna2s love and fight over her.

Aunt Mimis apartment

)unt /imi lives in a nice little apartment on the other side of town. "he wants to help )nna find

a suitale husand.

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Elements


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Themes Physical attraction/superficial loe ersus true loe

David )mos has only een attracted to pretty young models in the past. However% after )nna

wears the special perfume% he ecomes physically attracted to )nna and thinks that he loves

her. "o does the waiter at the French restaurant who smells her perfume. )nna does not

elieve it ecause she knows that David )mos does not like plain girls like her.

,n contrast% )rmstrong who has fallen in love with )nna when he was only a pi''a delivery man%

withholds his declaration of love until he feels that he is worthy of her love. He only dares to

proclaim his love for )nna after he has ecome successful owner of a pi''a company. )nna

reali'es that he truly loves her and would e a suitale life partner for herself.

!nte"rity/self#respect

)nna re&ects oth David )mos and the waiter as they are not genuinely concerned aout her.

"he has integrity and has pride in her own worth. "he resigned from her career at )mos

$osmetics ecause she did not like the way her employer% David )mos% elittled her %

particularly in front of his snooty girlfriend% "aina.

See$in" the ri"ht life partner is frau"ht/fille% with pro&lems

)nna faces wrong suitors% fights and &o resignation efore finding her true love.

'he influence of the supernatural is not %esira&le

(he special ingredient in the fruitcake that was mi#ed in the perfume did not ring happy

conse0uences for )nna ecause she attracted the wrong type of men who were shallow and

foolish. (rue love does not need supernatural aid.

Fulfillin" family o&li"ations to marria"e

)nna was under pressure from her mother and aunt to get married ecause they were afraid

that she was too old 345 years6 to find a suitale life partner.

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Values

Can you su""est some moral alues after rea%in" the story(

Here are some moral values7

We must not e linded y physical attraction.

)ppreciate ourselves for who we are and not depend on the supernatural.

Do not e deceived y flattery8 We should appreciate true8sincere love.

We should respect the opinions of our elders.

Hard work is the key to success.

We must not compromise our dignity.

Literary Devices in the Story

Point of )iew

(his story is written from the first person point of view. (he narrator is also the main character.

(he pronoun -, is used. We see the events from )nna2s perspective. We can e#perience her

thoughts and feelings.

'one

(he story is narrated in a humorous way.

*iction 3the choice of words used in the story6

1ighthearted8 humorous 9 :he smiled until I thought his face would break into two

$asual ; use of slang e.g. momma, guy

use of clich6= unfinished sentences

3:6= use of italics 3darling6 to show emphasis and une#pected surprise

)merican ; boss

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I like

funnystories!


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Simile

(he story has several interesting and funny similes e.g. he looked like a dog who had just

found a bone; mouths wide open like a couple of fish, etc.

Stereotypes

; e.g.pretty young models;rich and handsome employer=

Slapstic$ come%y

e.g. ridiculous ehavior of singing waiter= silly fights

!ma"ery

(he fruitcake ingredient makes the sophisticated perfume smell like a glorious mi# of all natural%

delicious% inviting and warm smells (like fresh bread and flowers and sunshine all mixedtogether.

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(o make predictions on the plot ased on its title.

Worksheet ""?

THE FRUITCAKE SPECIAL ACTIVITY SS1

Distriute one worksheet to each student.

Before students egin reading the story% askthem to complete 0uestions ? @ 4. )skstudents to predict the type of prolem andcharacters of the story ased solely on the title.

)fter reading the story% ask students tocomplete 0uestions A @ .

Discuss students2 predictions. )sk students torainstorm on the suitaility of the title.

Finally% have students suggest a new title forthe story and &ustify their choice.

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Its All In The

%aterials

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Bring pictures ofa fruitcake oreven a realfruitcake to

arouse students2interest.

(his activity isalso suitale for

groups

Steps

Aim

C minutes
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THE FRUITCAKE SPECIAL WORKSHEET SS1

'hin$ a&out the title of the story +'he Fruitca$e Special an% complete the ta&le &elow-

'itle of Story.

The Fruitcake Special

0F120 20A*!N3 'H0 S'124.?. Based on the title% what do you think one prolem in the story might e

4. Based on the title% what types of characters do you e#pect to e in the story

AF'02 20A*!N3 'H0 S'124.A. Do you think the title is suitale ive reasons for your answer.

. ,f you could change the title of the story% what would it e Why


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Its All In The


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(o make predictions aout the plot ased on the words found inthe te#t.

Worksheet ""4

Distriute two word clouds to each student. etstudents to sit in groups of si#.

et the group memers to look at the wordclouds taken from the short story and predictwhat the story is aout.

)nswer the 0uestions set. $all a representativefrom each group to read their groups2 version ofthe story to the class.

Discuss students2 predictions.


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Whats In A Word

%aterials

&otes

repare the ?4word clouds for

each group.

)llow forstudents2creativity.

Steps

Aim

GC minutes


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Below are some words taken from the short story.

?. Write the title of the story.

4. What do you think the story is aout

A. Now read the story and see if your predictions are right>


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Whats In A Word

chemist

boss

pizza

factory

secretwaiter

fruitcakeperfume

apartment

old lady

market

auntaunt


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(o analyse the setting of the story.

Worksheet ""A


"tudents sit in groups and discuss the settingof the story.

"tudents fill in the graphic organi'er with noteson the relevant aspects of setting.

Discuss students2 predictions and come to acommon conclusion.


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Setting

%aterials

&otes

(eacher can preteach the four

elements in theworksheet.

Steps

Aim

C minutes


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Discuss the following elements ased on the story you have read. $omplete the spacesprovided with details from the story.


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Setting

TheFruitcake

Special

TIME PLACE

ENVIRONMENT MOOD


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(o make predictions on the plot ased on the pictures found inthe te#t.

Worksheet ""

rovide one worksheet for each student.

,n pairs% ask them to discuss what they thinkthe story is aout ased on the pictures.

)sk students to list out the predicted story lineased on each picture.

Iead the story together in class and see if yourpredictions are right


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This Is y Story!

%aterials

&otes

$all goodreaders to take

turns to read thestory.

Steps

Aim

GC minutes


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(he pictures elow are taken from the short story. What do you think the story is aout )reyour predictions correct


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This Is y Story!


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(o analyse the development of the plot in the short story.

Worksheet ""J

rovide one worksheet for each student. utstudents in groups of .

et students to look for relevant information onthe elements of a short story.

,nvite responses from each group.

$ompare with teacher2s answers.


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Story "lot

%aterials

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(eacher can alsoprovide an )A

lown up versionand get studentsto paste on wallfor viewing and

reporting.

Steps

Aim

GC minutes


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Story "lot

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(o se0uence the plot of the story.

Worksheet ""K


,n groups% students discuss the plot of the story.

"tudents fill in the graphic organi'er yselecting the si# most important events of thestory and put them in a logical se0uence.

(eacher discusses the different events and theclass as a whole comes to the agreed si#.


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Si#$event

%aterials

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(eacher canprovide &umled

up events forweaker students.

Steps

Aim

C minutes


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Complete the se5uence of the story in the &o6es &elow- Pay attention to the si6 mostimportant eents-


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Si#$event


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(o analyse the development of the story.

Worksheet ""5

rovide one template for each student.

Divide students in groups of four.

et students to se0uence the important eventsprovided.

(eachers asks for feedack from all the groups.


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Timeline

%aterials

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)sk students tonote page

refences foreach event.

Steps

Aim

C minutes


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Se5uence the eents on the left- 7rite the correct se5uence in the timeline on the ri"ht-'he first one has &een %one for you-


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Timeline

)nna works in the factory that produces ,ntrigue.

(wo days later% )nna resumes work at the factory.

)nna throws a piece of fruitcake into the perfume

mi#ture she is preparing.

/r. )mos invites )nna for dinner.

)nna leaves the restaurant.

) fight starts etween "aina% /r. )mos and the

waiter.

/r. )mos is attracted to her the first time she das

the perfume on the ack of her hand.

)t the restaurant% )nna e#cuses herself to the

restroom.

(he waiter calls )nna via a telephone.

)mstrong% the pi''a oy declares his love for )nna.

)nna pays a visit to )unt /imi2s.

/r. )mos confesses his love for )nna.

"aina sits ne#t to /r. )mos in the restaurant.

)nna is summoned to the office y /r. )mos.


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"tudents will e#amine how dialogue reveals character.

Worksheet ""G

rovide one worksheet for each student.$hoose a favourite character and write his8hername in the center.

,n groups% ask students to look for fourpassages with dialogues that say somethingaout the speaker.

Write the 0uote in the speech alloons togetherwith the page numer where the dialogue isfound. Underneath each 0uote% write what itsays aout the character.


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Say &ou Say

%aterials

&otes

)llow freedomfor the

paragraphs to echosen.

Steps

Aim

C minutes


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7rite your faourite characters name in the center &o6- Fin% 5uotes from the story thatshow what the character implies-


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Say &ou Say

8uote

8uote

8uote

8uote

!mplies

!mplies

!mplies

!mplies


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(o analyse characters in the story.

Worksheet ""L


,n pairs% ask students to discuss and tickcharacter traits that are relevant.

$hoose their favourite character and givereasons why.


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'haracter

%aterials

&otes

"ome othercharacter traits thatmight e added to

the list depending onstudents2

suggestions.

Steps

Aim

C minutes


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'he followin" is a character sheet of the ma9or an% minor characters- 'ic$ :/; theappropriate trait for each character-

Who is your favourite character Why


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'haracter

Traits Anna Mr David

Amos

Sabina Aunt

Mimi

Annas

mother

Waiter Armstron

ambitious

beauti!u"

bus# bod#

$arin$harmin

$ondes$endin

$o%ard"#

$reative

determined

handsome

hauht#

im&u"sive

'ea"ous

"ove(stru$)

mani&u"ative

over(enthusiasti$&atheti$

&rote$tive

&roud

savv#

sha""o%

traditiona"

un)ind

vio"ent


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(o analyse characters

Worksheet ""?C

rovide one template for each student.

et students to discuss in pairs the maincharacter ased on the four aspects.

(eacher calls pairs to read and share theirversions.


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'haracter ap

%aterials

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(eacher can assisty giving the firste#ample for each

element first.

Steps

Aim

C minutes


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Anna

Description Feelings

Behaviour Personality Traits

'haracter ap


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(o identify key literary elements in a short story

Worksheet ""??

$ut scramled words and place them randomlyin the class.

)sk each group to unscramle all the ?4 wordsand write them on a piece of paper and say-Fruitcake> when they have finished.

$orrect answers ased on the answer key.

et students into groups to guess the meaningof each literary element. (hen get groups tocomplete Worksheet "?? and suggeste#amples from the te#t.


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Language ArtsScram(le

%aterials

Aim

C minutes

&otes

"cramled word cardsneed to e prepared.

(his activity re0uires theanswer key to e

photocopied for each pairor to e displayed on

( .

Steps


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Unscram&le the followin" wor%s an% "ie e6amples from the te6t where releant-

; eoisarncnipoitf

?; polt

@; heetm

; lmos&y

B; ryino

; rpraa"pah

D; flicocnt


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(o select the most suitale meaning for each literary elementin a short story

Worksheet ""?4

Distriute one worksheet to each student. )skeach student to match the description to thecorrect literary element and fill in the thirdcolumn with the correct numer.

et students to e#change their worksheets and

correct answers ased on the answer key.

et students into groups to suggest e#amplesof each literary element ased on the storywhere relevant e.g. similes 9.mouths wide openlike a couple of fish.

Finally% get groups to present their e#amples.


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%aterials

Aim

4C minutes

&otes

(his activity re0uiresthe answer key to e

photocopied foreach pair or to e

displayed on ( .,t is similar to

Worksheet "?4

Steps

Who Am I)


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(o find meaning of new vocaulary.

Worksheet ""?A


)sk each student to predict the meaning ofthree new words then find the meaning usingdictionary.

)sk students to construct a sentence for each

new word. et students into groups to compiletheir words% meanings and sentences onmah&ong paper.

Finally% get groups to display their work.

)sk other groups to correct errors and providefeedack.


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%aterials

Aim

4C minutes

&otes

"tudents canpresent their

work orally too.

Steps

eeting *e+Voca(ular


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!n the space proi%e% &elow, e6plain the meanin" of any three new wor%s you fin% in thestory-

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redicted meaning of words7

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Definition from dictionary7

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Based on the dictionarys meaning% use each word in a sentence7

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Tell e TheThemes,


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(o identify two themes and give evidence from the story tosupport the answer.

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et pairs to get into groups of four to compile

their work on mah&ong paper.

et groups to present their work. rovidefeedack.


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%aterials

Aim

GC minutes

&otes

roups canpresent theirwork usingpowerpoint

slides andsuitale visuals.

Steps

Tell e TheThemes,

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Su""est two themes you hae learnt from +'he Fruitca$e Special- 3ie ei%ence fromthe story to support your answer- 4ou can use the "raphic or"aniser to complete yourtas$-


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The!es

oral Value


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(o identify two moral values and give evidence from the story tosupport the answer.

Worksheet ""?J

Distriute one worksheet to each student pair.

)sk each pair to identify two moral values andprovide supporting evidence from the story.

et pairs to get into groups to compile their

work on mah&ong paper.

et groups to present their work. rovidefeedack.


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%aterials

Aim

4C minutes

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roups canpresent theirwork usingpowerpoint

slides andsuitale visuals.

Steps

oral Value


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!n the space proi%e% &elow, su""est two moral alues you hae learnt from +'heFruitca$e Special- 3ie ei%ence from the story to support your answer-


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SPECIALMora"

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Annas Values,


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(o analyse changes in character development.

Worksheet ""?K

Distriute one worksheet to each student. )skeach student to analyse how and why )nna2svalues has changed as the story develops andprovide supporting evidence from the story.

et students to get into groups to discuss theiranswers.

et groups to present their work on mah&ongpaper.

rovide feedack and ask students to relatetheir personal e#periences where they ecomemore mature and why.


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%aterials

Aim

C minutes

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roups canpresent theirwork usingpowerpointslides and

suitale visuals.

Steps

Annas Values,


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!n the space proi%e% &elow, &riefly e6plain how an% why Annas alues chan"e% oertime in the story +'he Fruitca$e Special- Support your answer with ei%ence from thestory- 4ou can %raw more &u&&les if the space is not enou"h-


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Annas

Values

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(o give a personal response on the main character and thereasons why.

Worksheet ""?5


)sk each student to e#plain whether he8shelikes )nna and give reasons. rovidesupporting evidence from the story.

et students to peer9edit the answers to checkfor language errors.

)sk some students to present their work. )skstudents to display their work.


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%aterials

Aim

C minutes

&otes

roups canpresent theirwork usingpowerpointslides and

suitale visuals.

Steps

y Vie+s A(out


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!n the space proi%e% &elow, e6plain why you li$e Anna in the story +'he Fruitca$eSpecial an% "ie reasons for your answer-


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*o you li$e Anna( 06plain why-

A To - .ui/


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(o summarise the short story.

Blackoard

Write all the letters of the alphaet on theoard.

,nvite students to go to the oard. (hey mustfind a word from the short story that egins withthe letter of the alphaet.

(eacher ticks the correct words that studentshave selected.


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%aterials

Aim

4C minutes

&otes

(he words must econtent words from the

short story.

(his activity is est doneafter the te#t has eenunderstood and servesas a wrap9up activity.

Steps

The Secret 0ecipe


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(o encourage creativity in students.

Worksheet ""?L

Distriute worksheet ""?L to all students.et students to discuss in groups the recipe ofa fruitcake.

et students to guess what the specialingredient is.

"tudents answer some comprehension0uestions related to the secret ingredient.


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%aterials

Aim

C minutes

&otes

)llow for studentcreativity.

Steps

The Secret 0ecipe


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elow are the in"re%ients for &a$in" a fruitca$e- 'hin$ of a special in"re%ient that has&een a%%e% attracte% men to Anna-

Answer the followin" 5uestions.

?. Where can you get the secret ingredient

4. How much does it cost

A. What can it do

. Why do you think the ingredient is kept a secret


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The secretingredient

1/8 cup choppeddried cherries

1/8 cup chopped dried

sultanas

1/4 teaspoon groundcinnamon

1/4 cup dried currants1/8 teaspoon

baking soda

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup all-

purpose flour

1/4 cup packed

brown sugar

1/4 cup choppedpecans

1/4 cup dried

cranberries

Story Frame
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(o encourage creativity in students.

Worksheet ""4C

Distriute Worksheet ""4C to all students. utstudents into groups of . "tudents to discussthe whole story and to fill in the story map withrelevant details.

(eacher asks groups to paste their versions onthe wall. Each group selects one reporter toe#plain the group2s version.

Each group selects one reporter to e#plain thegroup2s version. "tudents move around to lookat other groups2 product.

"tudents move around to look at other groups2product. (eacher summarises the story.(eacher summarises the story.


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%aterials

Aim

GC minutes

&otes

roup work.)llow for student

creativity.

Steps

Story Frame


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(o research on careers and present information.

Title o1 story 2222222222222222222222

In this story, the problem beins when

fter this,

Ne"t,

Then,

The problem is #nally sol$ed when

The story ends


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'areers For

Aim

GC minutes


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Worksheet ""4?

Form students into groups.

)sk each group to select one type of careersuitale for women and research on thefollowing aspects7

importance0ualifications

&o specificationschallengesprospects% etc.

roups display their information on largeposters or present their work using powerpointslides and suitale visuals.

"uggested follow9up activity7 Forum on -$areer+pportunities for Women.


Task:

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%aterials

&otes

,nstead of a forum%students can

deate on the topic-(his house

elieves that thewoman2s place isin the home orother suitale

topics.

Steps

'areers For


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1. In groups" select one type o# career suita$le #or %o!en an& research on the

#ollo%ing aspects'

9 i!portance

9 (uali#ications

9 )o$ speci#ications9 challenges

9 prospects

9 other interesting #acts

2. Display your in#or!ation on large posters or present your %or* using

po%erpoint sli&es an& suita$le visuals+

3. ,uggeste& #ollo%-up activities'

.i/ Foru! on 0Career Opportunities #or 1o!en2+ Note' The #oru! coul&either $e a si!ulation %ith stu&ents acting as &i##erent pro#essionals

or the class coul& invite spea*ers #ro! &i##erent pro#essions+

.ii/ De$ate' 0This house $elieves that the %o!an3s place is in the ho!e2+

THE FRUITCAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT SS1

2ea% the e6tract &elow an% answer the 5uestions that follow-

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3ave I

Practice *


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, had never heard my oss speak to me like that efore. +r to anyody else% come tothink aout it. David )mos is a dark% handsome English guy who would never dream of sayingnice things to ordinary looking girls like me. He preferred to e with pretty young models wholiked his appearance and his money. When he did speak to the chemists he was usuallycomplaining aout something. Was he playing some kind of &oke today "uddenly he came over right ne#t to me. He spoke in a 0uiet voice close to my ear.

-Qou know )nna% ,2ve never really noticed it efore ; , can2t think why ; you really are aeautiful woman> /r. )mos. , :. , tried to answer ut , didn2t know what to say. -No% it2s true% )nna% he said. -, must see you outside this dull factory. Will you have dinnerwith me tonight -Well% , : , was still too surprised to speak properly. -(hat2s great> ,2ll pick you up at your place tonight at eight. "ee you then% he said. He was gone efore , could say anything.

?. How does David )mos look like

4. How does )nna descrie herself

A. Why do you think David )mos suddenly noticed )nna2s eauty

. What do you think this e#tract shows us aout David )mos2s character ive a reason

for your answer.


)unt /imi. , like my )unt /imi% ut she simply can2t mind her own usiness. "he haswanted me to find a husand for ages. "he didn2t like the thought of me eing single andhaving a career. "he thought it wasn2t natural for a twenty9seven9year9old woman like me notto e married. )unt /imi thought that the least she could do for me was to find me a husand., was used to this y now% ut it was still emarrassing.

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Practice +


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?. -:ut she simply can2t mind her own usiness. What does this phrase tell us aout)unt /imi

4. What is )unt /imi worried aout

A. What does )unt /imi want to do for )nna

. What do you think is the right age to get married ive a reason for your answer.


, went to the front door. ,t was )rmstrong% the pi''a delivery man. He was holding up a

pi''a o# which had -)rmstrong2s eachy i''as in ig letters on the front. )rmstrong now owned the pi''a company. He e#plained that he2d fallen in love with me when he first delivered pi''a to us= ut hewanted to e a success efore asking me out. He said , deserved no less. (hen he gave mesome flowers. , never really noticed efore% ut )rmstrong is 0uite good looking7 a it shortmaye% a little thin on the top ; ut noody2s perfect.

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Practice ,


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?. Who visited )nna

4. How do we know )rmstrong is successful

A. What do we know aout )rmstrong2s character ased on this e#tract

. "tate the most important 0uality that you look in your life partner ive a reason for your

answer.


)im 7 roducing a rochure list of Do2s and Don2ts when going on a date

/aterials 7 coloured papers% printer% computer

"teps 7 ?. et students in groups of A9.

4. (ell them to discuss the do2s and don2ts when dating someone for the firsttime. 3see e#ample elow6. +ther possile topics7 finding an ideal partner%making a fruitcake

A. "umit the rochure for assessment.

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5rochure


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. "tudents are encouraged to e as creative as they can>


)im 7 Deate on a topic related to the story.

(ime 7 C minutes

/aterials 7 none

"teps 7 ?. Divide the class into two halves. )ppoint a chairperson.

4. Write the motion of the deate on the oard e.g. (his house elieves thateing rich is the most important criteria for a life partner.

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De(ate
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A. Draw lots for Rgovernment2 and Ropposition2 sides.

. Both sides take turns to speak on the motion. )ny memer can speak onthe motion. (he teacher keeps a tally and decides on the winner ased onthe numer of students who participate per group and the maturity ofarguments.


)im 7 icture "tories

(ime 7 49A weeks

/aterials 7 camera% ) paper% coloured papers

"teps 7 ?. Divide the class into groups of four.

4. (ell students they are to take photos and to write dialogues of thecharacters in the short story using the Rule2 techni0ue.

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"icture Stories


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A. "tudents sumit their pro&ect for assessment.


)im 7 (o produce a class ulletin on the short story

(ime 7 ?94 weeks

/aterials 7 )A papers% computer% printer% pulisher software

"teps 7 ?. Divide the class into groups of .

4. "how students a sample template of a ulletin 3use !ublishersoftware6.

A. (ell students to promote the short story y including7 information aout theauthor and his works% interviews with the characters in the short story%

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5ulletin


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reviews of the short story% etc.

. )ttach pictures and graphics to make it attractive.

J. $ollect for assessment. $onsider printing the winner for circulation inschool.

Note7 )lternatively% all the information are stuck onto a notice oard 3Englishnotice oard6 which will e called a wall maga'ine.


)im 7 (o produce a mini ooklet on how the story will continue

(ime 7 ?94 weeks

/aterials 7 ) papers% computer% printer% pictures

"teps 7 ?. Divide the class into groups of .

4. (ell the students to continue the story. (hey will have to produce a miniooklet with a few chapters.

A. Discuss the information that must e included ut leave creativity to

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The Story


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students to produce the mini ooklet.

. ,nclude pictures and graphics to make it attractive.

J. $ollect for assessment.


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momma motherO S()' M$( "y #un; my one and only2omeo a male lover% usually very romantic

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SHORT STORY

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