Thanks everyone for your creative work in response to the short story "The Trolley." Today we are going to push a bit deeper into our understanding of this story.
1. In groups, please assemble the cut up pieces of the story in what you think is the correct order.
2. Who is Tania? What is she most worried about at the beginning of the story?
3. How old do you think Hoani and Miria are? What clues in the text helped you decide?
4. List the three clues that the story is set in New Zealand.
5. What does the phrase "mumbling and dissatisfied" mean? Who is "mumbling and dissatisfied" in "The Trolley?"
6. Choose three words which you think describe Tania's approach to parenting. Explain why you have chosen these three words, with examples from the short story.
7. List all the famous stories, songs and films which relate to Christmas which you can think of (do NOT look it up online at this stage!)
8. Why do you think people have such strong feelings about Christmas?
9. Do you think Christmas is too focused on spending money in New Zealand? Give examples to support your ideas.
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