Exercise
What Is Red?
Below are some popular questions:
1. Suggest two things that are red from the poem.
sunburn and brick
2. What feeling does red express?
It shows bravery.
3. What happens when one is angry?
Your face turn red.
4. What happens when you cut your hand?
It bleeds.
5. Why is red a ‘show-off’?
because it is a bright colour.
6. Name one red thing that is not mentioned in the poem.
strawberry.
7. Do you think colours should be celebrated ? Why?
Yes, because they represent important things in our lives.
8. In your opinion, what can one do to minimise negativity in life?
Stay positive and seek for help when needed.
9. State two messages you get from the poem.
a) Life is colourful.
b) Colours are fun.
10. What will happen if we only live in a world with black and white as colours?
It will be boring.
My Hero
Below are some popular questions:
1. What kind of person is the persona’s dad?
Brave
2. Name two things dad is not afraid of.
ghosts and skeletons
3. What does ‘telly’ refer to?
television
4. What will happen if a wolf-man come to get dad?
He could defeat them.
5. What is that one thing that dad is afraid of?
Spider
6. Who helps dad when there is a spider in the bathroom?
Mom
7. Who is the persona?
a child.
8. What kind of person is Mom?
brave.
9. What kind of person is the persona?
funny/curious
10. Why do you think most kids see their parents as heroes?
Because the adults care about their children and do many things that the kids cannot do.
11. Do you think the mom is be afraid of something too? Why?
Yes, everyone has their own weaknesses.
12. If you are the persona, what will you do when your dad see a spider?
Help him get rid of the spider.
13. Do you think dad will still be a good father? Why?
Yes, because he still takes care of his child and help his child with many other things.
14. In your opinion, how is the relationship between the dad and the persona?
They are close to each other.
15. Which is it important for a family to help one another?
So that all family members have someone to turn to when they are in danger.