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Listen and Discover Listening Skills

Listen carefully to the passage and answer the questions.
1. What did Parker discover in his desk?

2. How did Parker keep the sun a secret?

3. What did Parker feed the sun?
4. Who decided to investigate Parker’s desk?

5. What was the result of Mr Earl’s investigation?

Writing Workshop Creative Skills

Imagine you are one of Parker’s classmates. Write a letter describing the day Parker’s secret was
discovered. Include your thoughts about the sun, how Parker managed to keep it hidden, and
the reaction of Mr Earl and the rest of the class.

Building Better Me Self-awareness

Discuss the importance of responsibility using Parker’s story. How did Parker’s actions show a
lack of responsibility? What lessons can we learn about taking care of our belongings and being
honest?

Go Beyond Creativity

Design a scale model of the Solar System including the sun and the eight planets.

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