he hated homework


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by Carol Moore

Who did patrick's homework.

P atrick never did homework. "Too boring," he said. He played baseball and basketball and Nintendo instead. His teachers told him, "Patrick! Do your homework or you won't learn a thing." And it's true, sometimes he did feel like a ding-a-ling.

But what could he do? He hated homework.

Then on St. Patrick's Day his cat was playing with a little doll and he grabbed it away. To his surprise it wasn't a doll at all, but a man of the tiniest size. He had a little wool shirt with old fashioned britches and a high tall hat much like a witch's. He yelled, "Save me! Don't give me back to that cat. I'll grant you a wish, I promise you that."

Patrick couldn't believe how lucky he was! Here was the answer to all of his problems. So he said, "Only if you do all my homework 'til the end of the semester, that's 35 days. If you do a good enough job, I could even get A's."

The little man's face wrinkled like a dishcloth thrown in the hamper. He kicked his legs and doubled his fists and he grimaced and scowled and pursed his lips, "Oh, am I cursed! But I'll do it."

And true to his word, that little elf began to do Patrick's homework. Except there was one glitch. The elf didn't always know what to do and he needed help. "Help me! Help me!" he'd say. And Patrick would have to help -- in whatever way.

"I don't know this word," the elf squeeked while reading Patrick's homework. "Get me a dictionary. No, what's even better. Look up the word and sound it out by each letter."

When it came to math, Patrick was out of luck. "What are times tables?" the elf shrieked. "We elves never need that. And addition and subtraction and division and fractions? Here, sit down beside me, you simply must guide me."

Elves know nothing of human history, to them it's a mystery. So the little elf, already a shouter, just got louder "Go to the library, I need books. More and more books. And you can help me read them too."

As a matter of fact every day in every way that little elf was a nag! Patrick was working harder than ever and was it a drag! He was staying up nights, had never felt so weary, was going to school with his eyes puffed and bleary.

Finally the last day of school arrived and the elf was free to go. As for homework, there was no more, so he quietly and slyly slipped out the back door.

Patrick got his A's; his classmates were amazed; his teachers smiled and were full of praise. And his parents? They wondered what had happened to Patrick. He was now the model kid. Cleaned his room, did his chores, was cheerful, never rude, like he had developed a whole new attitude.

You see, in the end Patrick still thought he'd made that tiny man do all his homework. But I'll share a secret, just between you and me. It wasn't the elf; Patrick had done it himself!

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NCERT Class 6 English Honeysuckle book Chapter 1 Who Did Patrick’s Homework Summary, Explanation, and Question Answer

Who Did Patrick’s Homework – Here is Class 6 English Honeysuckle Book Lesson 1 Who Did Patrick’s Homework Summary and Detailed explanation of the lesson along with the meanings of difficult words. All the exercises and Question and Answers given at the back of the lesson has been covered.

Who Did Patrick’s Homework Class 6 Chapter 1

By carol moore, who did patrick’s homework introduction, who did patrick’s homework summary, who did patrick’s homework explanation, who did patrick’s homework question answers.

This is a wonderful story that has presented Magical realism (which means something that is not magic but a belief) in a beautiful manner. A boy Patrick who gets inspired and feels propelled to work hard by an imaginary elf (a supernatural being). He is not only able to complete his work rather scores high grades. This story conveys the message that self help works wonders.

Who Did Patrick’s Homework Summary – Patrick was an active boy who loved outdoor games like hockey and basketball. He was an enthusiastic player but somehow was not interested in studies. Because of his poor interest in studies, he shirked work and was warned strictly by his teacher.

One day Patrick observed his cat playing with a doll. But when he looked at it closely, he found that it was a small man-elf (a supernatural being). He was wearing a woolen shirt, a tall hat, and breeches. He was scared of a cat and needed help. He pleaded (requested) Patrick to save him and in return, he promised to grant him a wish.

Patrick felt happy and called himself a fortunate one. He asked the elf to do his homework in return. Though the elf was not ready for it yet, he offered to do this for him for 35 days (one semester).

However, a problem arose when the elf told that he knew nothing of maths and history. He needed help to do these subjects. Patrick agreed and brought many books to read and consult. He sat next to the elf and put in a hard toll to complete the work.

Exactly after 35 days when the semester was over, the elf went away quietly. Patrick scored a grade ‘A’ in all the subjects. Everyone appreciated him. He became a very different person who was hardworking, generous, and an exemplary boy.

Patrick thought it is of who helped him score high but in reality, it was Patrick himself who did all the good and changed his score.

Passage: PATRICK never did homework. “Too boring,” he said. He played hockey and basketball and Nintendo instead. His teachers told him, “Patrick! Do your homework or you won’t learn a thing.” And it’s true, sometimes he did feel like an ignoramus. But what could he do? He hated homework.

Word Meaning Nintendo: a video game Ignoramus: an ignorant person, who lacks education

Explanation of the Passage – Patrick never did his homework because he found it boring. Instead, he played outdoor games like hockey and basketball. He also liked to play video games like Nintendo. His teacher warned him to complete his homework otherwise, he won’t be able to learn anything. It was a fact because at times, he used to feel like an ignorant person who was completely helpless in this regard. He had no interest in studies and homework.

Passage – Then one day he found his cat playing with a little doll and he grabbed it away. To his surprise, it wasn’t a doll at all, but a man of the tiniest size. He had a little wool shirt with old-fashioned britches and a tall hat much like a witch’s. He yelled, “Save me! Don’t give me back to that cat. I’ll grant you a wish, I promise you that.”

Word Meaning britches: breeches, or short trousers. The writer here spells it, for fun, to rhyme with the word ‘witch’s’. grabbed: caught tiniest: smallest

Explanation of the Passage – One day he observed his cat playing with a doll and was surprised to find that it wasn’t a doll, rather it was a man of the smallest size. It was wearing a woollen shirt with an old-fashioned trousers and a tall hat which made him look like a witch. The doll cried and requested Patrick to save him and not to send him back to the cat. In return, the doll promised Patrick to fulfill his wish.

Passage – Patrick couldn’t believe his luck to have the answer to all of his problems here . He said, “Only if you do all my homework till the end of the semester, that’s 35 days. If you do a good enough job, I could even get A’s.”

Word Meaning Lucky: fortunate problems: difficulties semester: a half or quarter term in school or university

Explanation of the Passage – It was difficult for Patrick to accept that he was so fortunate to get an answer or solution to all his difficulties through this tiny man. So he asked him if he could do his homework till the end of the semester, that is a period of 35 days to help him score ‘A’ grade. Patrick was thinking that with elf’s help ,he can improve his grades.

Passage – The little man’s face wrinkled like a dishcloth thrown in the hamper. He kicked his legs and doubled his fists and he grimaced and scowled and pursed his lips, “Oh, am I cursed! But I’ll do it.”

Word Meaning dishcloth: a cloth used for washing dishes hamper: a basket with a lid Grimaced, scowled, pursed his lips: his face had these expressions, showing disgust, anger and disapproval Wrinkled : slight folds on skin because of old age Cursed: ill fated

Explanation of the Passage – After hearing this, the little man’s face gave a look of cloth lying in the basket used for washing dishes. He showed his disapproval for the work by kicking legs, doubling his fists and making unhappy faces. He asked if he was that unfortunate to do that task. But he promised to do the work.

Passage – And true to his word, that little elf began to do Patrick’s homework. Except there was one glitch. The elf didn’t always know what to do and he needed help. “Help me! Help me!” he’d say. And Patrick would have to help — in whatever way.“ I don’t know this word,” the elf squeaked while reading Patrick’s homework. “Get me a dictionary. No, what’s even better, look up the word and sound it out by each letter.”

Word Meaning glitch (an informal word): a fault in a machine that prevents it from working properly; here, hitch or problem elf : a super -natural creature squeaked : cried aloud

Explanation of the Passage – And keeping his word, the elf ( super-natural creature) started doing his home-work. But sometimes, he needed help as he didn’t know all things. Then Patrick had to help him. Sometimes while reading Patrick’s home- work the elf would say crying aloud that he doesn’t know the meaning of that word so give him a dictionary or something that can help him to identify the sound of each letter as well as word.

Passage – When it came to maths, Patrick was out of luck. “What are times tables?” the elf shrieked. “We elves never need that And addition and subtraction and division and fractions? Here, sit down beside me, you simply must guide me.” Elves know nothing of human history, to them it’s a mystery. So the little elf, already a shouter, just got louder. “Go to the library, I need books. More and more books. And you can help me read them too.”

Word meaning shrieked: gave a short, high-pitched cry

Explanation of the Passage – The elf knew nothing of maths. All concepts of maths were completely strange or odd things for him. Patrick was unfortunate in this matter. The elf explained that elves never needed mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, division and fractions. So Patrick had to sit next to him to guide. Even he did not know anything of human history, it was completely strange to him. Thus, he screamed at him to visit the library, get him more books and help him to read as well.

Passage – As a matter of fact, every day in every way that little elf was a nag! Patrick was working harder than ever and was it a drag! He was staying up nights, had never felt so weary, was going to school with his eyes puffed and bleary.

Word Meaning nag: one who troubles someone all the time by complaining or asking them to do something drag (an informal word): something dull and uninteresting Weary : extreme tiredness Bleary.: looking dull because of tiredness

Explanation of the Passage – Actually, that little creature was either troubling, complaining or asking Patrick to do something or the other all the time. Patrick was not able to sleep and was awake for nights together. He had never felt so tired before and was going to school with his dull looking eyes.

Passage – Finally, the last day of school arrived and the elf was free to go. As for homework, there was no more, so he quietly and slyly slipped out the back door.

Word Meaning slyly: secretively

Explanation of the Passage – Finally, it was the last day of school and the elf had complete freedom to go as there was no more homework to do. So, without speaking anything, in a secretive manner, he moved out from the back door.

Passage – Patrick got his A’s; his classmates were amazed; his teachers smiled and were full of praise. And his parents wondered what had happened to Patrick? He was now the model kid who Cleaned his room, did his chores, was cheerful, never rude, like he had developed a whole new attitude.

Word Meaning kid (an informal word): a child chores: work that must be done everyday, often boring attitude: a feeling about someone or something amazed: surprised

Explanation of the Passage – Patrick scored ‘A” grade. His classmates were surprised, teachers were full of appreciation and parents were trying to know what made him so perfect, what had happened to him? He became an exemplary child who cleaned his room himself, did all his work, became a happy child who was never rude and developed a complete new self and look.

Passage – You see, in the end, Patrick still thought he’d made that tiny man do all his homework. But I’ll share a secret, just between you and me. It wasn’t the elf; Patrick had done it himself!

Explanation of the Passage – Concluding, I would like to say that it was not the elf but Patrick himself who did his work. The elf just propelled him to do everything.

1. What did Patrick think his cat was playing with? What was it really?

A.Patrick thought that his cat was playing with a doll. Actually, it was a small man.

2. Why did the little man grant Patrick a wish?

A:The little man granted him a wish because he saved him from the cat.

3. What was Patrick’s wish?

A.His wish was to get his homework done from the elf.

4. In what subjects did the little man need help, to do Patrick’s homework?

A.He needed his help in Maths and history.

5. How did Patrick help him?

A. He helped him by getting books for him, explaining and reading things .

6. Who do you think did Patrick’s homework — the little man,or Patrick himself? Give reasons for your answer.

A. I think Patrick himself did his homework as elf was just propelling him to do things. It was Patrick who was reading,explaining and arranging different things and helping elf as well to understand the things.

Who Did Patrick’s Homework Grammar Exercises

A. Fill in the blanks in the sentences below with the words or phrases given in blue color. (You may not know the meaning of all the words. Look such words up in a dictionary, or ask your teacher.)

1. Some people find household ———————————— a bore, but I like to help at home. 2. Who stole the diamond is still a ————————————— . 3. This ————————————— we are going to have a class exhibition. 4. —————————————, the elf began to help Patrick. 5. Can you ————————————— this word in the dictionary? 6. I started early to be on time, but I was ———————————. There was a traffic jam! 7. She says she’s got a lot of books, but ————————————

I think most of them are borrowed.

Answers: 1- chores, 2- mystery, 3- semester, 4- true to his word, 5- look up, 6- out of luck, 7-between you and me

B. Use the clues given below to complete this crossword puzzle. Across

Across 1. very tired 2. had an angry look on the face 3. short trousers 4. a fault in a machine that prevents it from working properly 5. a small and naughty boy-fairy

Down 6. work that must be done everyday, often boring 7. a basket with a lid 8. gave a short, high-pitched cry

Across 1. very tired : WEARY 2. had an angry look on the face :SCOWLED 3. short trousers :BREECHES 4. a fault in a machine that prevents it from working properly : GLITCH 5. a small and naughty boy-fairy : ELF

Down 6. work that must be done everyday, often boring : CHORES 7. a basket with a lid :HAMPER 8. gave a short, high-pitched cry :SHRIEKED

This story has a lot of rhyming words, as a poem does. Can you write out some parts of it like a poem, so that the rhymes come at the end of separate lines?

For example: Patrick never did homework. “Too boring,” he said. He played baseball and hockey and Nintendo instead.

1.To his surprise it wasn’t a doll at all 2. He had a little wool shirt with old-fashioned britches and a high tall hat much like a witch’s 3. Don’t give me back to that cat. I’ll grant you a wish, I promise you that. 4. “Only if you do all my homework until the end of the semester, that’s 35 days. If you do a good enough job, I could even get A’s. 5. He kicked his legs and doubled his fists and he grimaced and scowled and pursed his lips, “Oh, am I cursed! But I’ll do it.” 6. “Help me! Help me!” he’d say. And Patrick would have to help — in whatever way. 7. No, what’s even better, look up the word and sound it out by each letter.” 8. Here, sit down beside me, you simply must guide me.” 9. Elves know nothing of human history, to them, it’s a mystery 10. So, the little elf, already a shouter, just got louder. 11. As a matter of fact, every day in every-the way that little elf was a nag! Patrick was working harder than ever and was it a drag! 12. He was staying up nights, had never felt so weary,was going to school with his eyes puffed and bleary 13. As for homework, there was no more, so he quietly and slyly slipped out the back door 14. Cleaned his room, did his chores, was cheerful, never rude, like he had developed a whole new attitude

B. Look at these sentences. 1. “Too boring,” he said. 2. Cleaned his room, did his chores. When we speak, we often leave out words that can easily be guessed. We do not do this when we write, unless we are trying to write as we speak (as in the story). So, if we were to write carefully, we would say: “Homework is too boring,” he said. He cleaned his room and did his chores.

C. Rewrite the following incomplete sentences carefully, so that the reader does not have to guess what is left out .

more and more books
too difficult
got up late
solved the mystery

A. 1. more and more books : The elf asked for more and more books to read and complete the work. 2 too difficult : The puzzle is too difficult to solve. 3. got up late :, missed the bus: Patrick got up late and missed the bus. 4. solved the mystery : Patrick solved the mystery and scored “A” grade.

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5 things to say when your child says, “I hate homework!”

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5 things to say when your child says, "I hate homework!"

Honestly, it’s hard to argue when your child say they hate homework. But how can parents respond in a way that’s helpful, builds your parent-child bond, and reinforces the idea that your child’s education and learning are hugely important? We asked the experts to weigh in.

5 ways to respond to “I hate homework!”

“i hear you.”, “we’re in this together.”.

“Often times, parents go negative,” observes America’s Supernanny Deborah Tillman. “The child says, ‘I’m not doing my homework!’ The parent says, ‘Yes you are doing your homework!’ Then it’s back-and-forth and arguing.”

Tillman says you want to motivate your child, but you also want to make sure they understand that you’re not going to engage in a battle over homework.

“How about a snack?”

Especially when a child is having trouble with it, homework is often difficult or boring, says Christine Carter, child development expert and author of Raising Happiness . And homework time often takes place when kids are wiped out and grumpy. “You have to do homework at the end of the day when all of your self-control is depleted or your willpower is depleted. So it’s asking something very difficult of children, especially younger ones,” she says. “To reinstate that self-control, your blood sugar level needs to be rising.”

“Tell it to the teacher.”

“break it down.”.

In Bird by Bird , the writer Anne Lamott famously describes her 10-year-old brother’s despair at having left a big homework project — a report on birds — until the last minute.

“…he was at the kitchen table close to tears, surrounded by binder paper and pencils and unopened books on birds, immobilized by the hugeness of the task ahead. Then my father sat down beside him, put his arm around my brother’s shoulder, and said, ‘Bird by bird, buddy. Just take it bird by bird.’”

Lamott took a lesson for writing from her dad’s wise words, but there’s a lesson for parents there, too. “Kids experience a lot of fear and stress doing big projects,” says Diane Divecha, development psychologist and research affiliate of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.

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Is it time to get rid of homework? Mental health experts weigh in

by Sara M Moniuszko

It's no secret that kids hate homework. And as students grapple with an ongoing pandemic that has had a wide-range of mental health impacts, is it time schools start listening to their pleas over workloads?

Some teachers are turning to social media to take a stand against homework .

Tiktok user @misguided.teacher says he doesn't assign it because the "whole premise of homework is flawed."

For starters, he says he can't grade work on "even playing fields" when students' home environments can be vastly different.

"Even students who go home to a peaceful house, do they really want to spend their time on busy work? Because typically that's what a lot of homework is, it's busy work," he says in the video that has garnered 1.6 million likes. "You only get one year to be 7, you only got one year to be 10, you only get one year to be 16, 18."

Mental health experts agree heavy work loads have the potential do more harm than good for students, especially when taking into account the impacts of the pandemic. But they also say the answer may not be to eliminate homework altogether.

Emmy Kang, mental health counselor at Humantold, says studies have shown heavy workloads can be "detrimental" for students and cause a "big impact on their mental, physical and emotional health."

"More than half of students say that homework is their primary source of stress, and we know what stress can do on our bodies," she says, adding that staying up late to finish assignments also leads to disrupted sleep and exhaustion.

Cynthia Catchings, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist at Talkspace, says heavy workloads can also cause serious mental health problems in the long run, like anxiety and depression.

And for all the distress homework causes, it's not as useful as many may think, says Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, a psychologist and CEO of Omega Recovery treatment center.

"The research shows that there's really limited benefit of homework for elementary age students, that really the school work should be contained in the classroom," he says.

For older students, Kang says homework benefits plateau at about two hours per night.

"Most students, especially at these high-achieving schools, they're doing a minimum of three hours, and it's taking away time from their friends from their families, their extracurricular activities. And these are all very important things for a person's mental and emotional health."

Catchings, who also taught third to 12th graders for 12 years, says she's seen the positive effects of a no homework policy while working with students abroad.

"Not having homework was something that I always admired from the French students (and) the French schools, because that was helping the students to really have the time off and really disconnect from school ," she says.

The answer may not be to eliminate homework completely, but to be more mindful of the type of work students go home with, suggests Kang, who was a high-school teacher for 10 years.

"I don't think (we) should scrap homework, I think we should scrap meaningless, purposeless busy work-type homework. That's something that needs to be scrapped entirely," she says, encouraging teachers to be thoughtful and consider the amount of time it would take for students to complete assignments.

The pandemic made the conversation around homework more crucial

Mindfulness surrounding homework is especially important in the context of the last two years. Many students will be struggling with mental health issues that were brought on or worsened by the pandemic, making heavy workloads even harder to balance.

"COVID was just a disaster in terms of the lack of structure. Everything just deteriorated," Kardaras says, pointing to an increase in cognitive issues and decrease in attention spans among students. "School acts as an anchor for a lot of children, as a stabilizing force, and that disappeared."

But even if students transition back to the structure of in-person classes, Kardaras suspects students may still struggle after two school years of shifted schedules and disrupted sleeping habits.

"We've seen adults struggling to go back to in-person work environments from remote work environments. That effect is amplified with children because children have less resources to be able to cope with those transitions than adults do," he explains.

'Get organized' ahead of back-to-school

In order to make the transition back to in-person school easier, Kang encourages students to "get good sleep, exercise regularly (and) eat a healthy diet."

To help manage workloads, she suggests students "get organized."

"There's so much mental clutter up there when you're disorganized... sitting down and planning out their study schedules can really help manage their time," she says.

Breaking assignments up can also make things easier to tackle.

"I know that heavy workloads can be stressful, but if you sit down and you break down that studying into smaller chunks, they're much more manageable."

If workloads are still too much, Kang encourages students to advocate for themselves.

"They should tell their teachers when a homework assignment just took too much time or if it was too difficult for them to do on their own," she says. "It's good to speak up and ask those questions. Respectfully, of course, because these are your teachers. But still, I think sometimes teachers themselves need this feedback from their students."

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Who Did Patrick’s Homework – Summary, Theme and Question Answers Class 6th

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Who Did Patrick’s Homework

Outline of The Sory The story is about a child named Patrick. Patrick was a lazy school going boy. He did not like to do his homework. He was very intelligent and sharp- minded. One day he saw his cat playing with a little doll, but to his surprise it was Elf, a man of tiniest size. When he saved the elf from the cat the elf promised him to grant him a wish. Patrick asked him to do his homework. He was ready to do his work but he needed Patrick’s help to look the words in dictionary. When asked for help by the little man, he read books for him and helped him in completing the homework. Patrick worked harder than before to help the elf. Soon Patrick’s grades improved When he got A’s his classmates, teachers and parents wondered what had happened to him. It was Patrick’s inspiration and nothing else. It can be inferred from this story that Patrick had all the potential to do his homework and work hard, only he didn’t want to take any step ahead.

Summary Of The Story

Patrick wasn’t a lazy child. He was playing hockey and basketball with enthusiasm. But he hated doing his homework. He had little interest in studying. His teacher had warned him to do the homework. If he hadn’t done that, he wouldn’t have learned anything. One day, Patrick found his cat playing with a small doll. It was not a doll, in fact, but a small man, an elf. The elf wore a woollen shirt, a tall hat, and breeches. He was in trouble, man. He needed help with that. Patrick has saved his life from the cat. The elf promised that he would grant him a wish.

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Patrick was very happy. He called himself lucky, man. He asked a little man to do all his homework for 35 days. The little man has shown displeasure. But he has agreed to keep his promise. The tiny man, however, did not know much about English and math. Well, he needed help. Patrick has read the dictionary. He had to sit down beside the man to guide him. He brought a lot of books to the library. He worked very hard to solve all of the problems.

Theme of The Story

The story is about a child named Patrick who never does his homework. Luckily, Patrick meets an elf who promises him to grant a wish for saving his life. Patrick wants him to do all his homework and feels happy about his luck. The elf pretends that he needs help and makes Patrick word hard and read more books till the homework is completed. Thus, the writer very beautifully tells that magical results can be reaped only with hard work and only ‘Hard work is the key to success.’

Important Questions

Patrick hated doing his homework. One day Patrick found his cat playing with a doll. He rescued the tiny doll, who in fact was an elf. So he promised to fulfil one wish of his saviour, Patrick asked the elf to do all his homework for 35 days till the end of the session. In order to do the homework, the tiny man asked Patrick many questions every day. Thus Patrick learnt many things gradually.

3. What was Patrick’s wish? Ans. Patrick hated doing homework. His greatest wish was that the little man should do all his homework for 35 days till the end of the semester.

5. How did Patrick help him? Ans. Patrick sat beside the little man and guided him. He brought books from the library and read out to him. He also helped the little man in doing sums in arithmetic and read out portions from history book.

7. What does the elf yell at Patrick? Ans. The elf yelled at Patrick to save from the cat and he will grant him a wish. Patrick saved him from the cat and, wished that elf should do his homework for one semester that is for 35 days

8. How did Patrick get A’s in all subjects? Ans. Patrick scored good grades in the subjects by systematically doing his homework and working hard. He assumed that he was being helped. But in reality, it was he himself who was working towards his success

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He Hates Homework!

You must give the responsibility of doing homework back to your child. You don't have homework to do, he does. Let him suffer the consequences of failing to turn in work or handing in sloppy work. It should be an issue between him and his teacher. Be sure, however, to explain to his teacher that you have been helping your child with his homework and will no longer be doing so.

Sit down with your son today and set some new rules. Tell him he is now in charge of doing his work and you will no longer be issuing homework reminders or supervising his work. At the same time, point out this responsibility comes with an obligation to do well. If his grades fall, explain you will need to establish a penalty for not doing homework, such as eliminating television viewing or having friends over.

One reason your child may hate homework so much is because you have insisted that he complete it before being able to enjoy more pleasurable activities. Many children need a period of relaxation and playing with friends before tackling homework. When your son is able to set his own time for doing homework, he may not find homework as unpleasant a task.

For some good advice about disengaging from homework battles, we recommend that you read Ending the Homework Hassle by John Rosemond. At the same time, your son could profit from reading How To Do Homework Without Throwing Up by Trevor Romain for some witty insights about homework.

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Working With the Text (Page 11)

Answer the following questions of Class 6 English Chapter 1 (Refer to that part of the text whose number is given against the question. This applies to the comprehension questions throughout the book.)

1. What did Patrick think his cat was playing with? What was it really? (2) Ans: Patrick thought that his cat was playing with a little doll. It was, in fact, a very small-sized man, an elf.

2. Why did the little man grant Patrick a wish? (2) Ans: Patrick had saved the tiny man’s life from the cat by not handing him back to the cat. So he promised to fulfil one wish of Patrick.

3. What was Patrick’s wish? (3) Ans: Patrick hated doing homework. His greatest wish was that the little man should do all his homework till the end of the session.

4. In what subjects did the little man need help, to do Patrick’s homework? (5, 6) Ans: The little man needed Patrick’s help in maths, English and history.

5. How did Patrick help him? (7) Ans: Patrick sat beside the little man and guided him. He brought books from the library and read out to him.

6. Who do you think did Patrick’s homework – the little man, or Patrick himself? Give reasons for your answer. (9, 10) Ans: It was Patrick himself who actually did all the homework. He had to help the elf again and again with guidance and books.

Working with Language

A.The pill in the blanks in the sentences below with the words or phrases from the box. (You may not know the meaning of all the words. Look such words up in a dictionary, or ask your teacher.)

semester between you and me look up

1. Some people find household__________________ a bore, but I like to help at home. 2. Who stole the diamond is still a_____________________ . 3. This_________________ we are going to have a class exhibition. 4. _______________ , the elf began to help Patrick. 5.Can you__________________ this word in the dictionary? 6.I started early to be on time, but I was_____________________ . There was a traffic jam! 7.She says she’s got a lot of books, but______________________ I think most of them are borrowed. Ans. 1. chores 2. mystery 3. semester 4. True to his word

lookup out of luck 7. between you and me

B.Use the clues given below to complete this crossword puzzle.

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 English Chapter 1 Who Did Patrick's Homework Working with Language 1

work that must be done every day, often boring
a basket with a lid
have a short, high-pitched cry

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 English Chapter 1 Who Did Patrick's Homework Working with Language 2

1. In the story, Patrick does difficult things he hates to do because the elf pretends he needs help. Have you ever done something difficult or frightening, by pretending about it in some way? Tell your classmates about it. Or Say what you feel about homework. (The words and phrases in the boxes may help you.) Do you think it is useful, even though you may not like it? Form pairs, and speak to each other.

For example: You may say, “I am not fond of homework.” Your partner may reply, “But my sister helps me with my lessons at home, and that gives a boost to my marks.” (not) be fond of (not) take to (not) develop a liking for (not) appeal to (not) be keen on (not) have a taste for support assist with the aid of help be a boon give a boost to

Ans: 1. I am not very fond of keeping my room clean and tidy. 2. But my sister does all this for me. 3. I have not developed a liking for non-veg. 4. But my elder brother does not support me. 5. I have taken to playing football. 6. I have developed a liking for chess also. 7. I appeal to my friends to play some game. 8. Sports can be a boon in career making. 9. They give a boost to my confidence. 10. My deskmate is keen on getting ‘A’ grade. 11. I hope he will assist me also in preparing my lessons.

Writing (Page 13) A. This story has a lot of rhyming words, as a poem does. Can you write out some parts of it like a poem, so that the rhymes come at the end of separate lines? For example: Patrick never did homework. ‘Too boring”, he said. He played baseball and Hockey and Nintendo instead. Ans. The man of the tiniest size was true to his word and wise Patrick saved the elf from the cat The elf promised to do all that Patrick loved sports and hated homework He wasted his time and studies shirk

B. Look at these sentences. 1.‘Too boring,” he said. 2. Cleaned his room, did his chores. When we speak we often leave out words that can easily be guessed. We do not do this when we write unless we are trying to write as we speak (as in the story). So, if we were to write carefully, we would say:

Homework is too boring, he said.
He cleaned his room and did his chores.

C. Rewrite the following incomplete sentences carefully, so that the reader does not have to guess what is left out. 1.more and more books. 2.too difficult. 3.got up late, missed the bus. 4.solved the mystery.

Ans: 1. The writers and poets read more and more books. 2. This personal question is too difficult to answer. 3. When I got up late yesterday morning, I missed the school bus. 4. Lord Krishna solved the mystery of life after .death.

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What is it about?
Do you find it funny? If so, why?
Do you think a cartoon is a serious drawing? Why or why not?

1. It is about a father’s concern for the betterment of his child. 2. Yes, the cartoon is really funny. Father orders the child to labour (to work hard) with his studies. But he forbids the boy to read the laws against child labour. 3. A cartoon is chiefly meant to make us laugh. It is also a serious drawing in one sense. It draws our attention to some problem that affects us all.

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NCERT Solutions for Class 6 English Honeysuckle Chapter 1 Who Did Patrick’s Homework is given here. These Solutions covers answers for all the questions given in the chapter. These solutions will help students to prepare well and face the English exam with full confidence. You can also download the PDF of these solutions for free.

Class 6 English Honeysuckle Chapter 1 Questions and Answers

Working with the Text

Answer the following questions (Refer to that part of the text whose number is given against the question. This applies to the comprehension questions throughout the book.)

Question 1: What did Patrick think his cat was playing with? What was it really? (2)

Answer: Patrick thought that his cat was playing with a little doll. The cat was actually playing with an extremely tiny man, who wore a woollen shirt with old fashioned britches and a high tall hat.

Question 2. Why did the little man grant Patrick a wish? (2)

Answer: Patrick saved the little man’s life from the cat as he did not hand him over to the cat. Out of gratefulness, the elf promised to grant a wish to Patrick.

Question 3. What was Patrick’s wish? (3)

Answer: Patrick hated doing homework. His greatest wish was that the little man should do all his homework till the end of the session.

Question 4. In what subjects did the little man need help, to do Patrick’s homework? (5, 6)

Answer: The little man needed Patrick’s help in maths, English and history.

Question 5. How did Patrick help him? (7)

Answer: Patrick helped him by working harder than ever. He even stayed up at nights.

Question 6. Who do you think did Patrick’s homework – the little man, or Patrick himself? Give reasons for your answer. (9, 10)

Answer: In reality, Patrick did all the homework by himself. He had to help the little man over and again with proper guidance and brought books from the library to do the homework.

Working with language

Question A:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences below with the words or phrases from the box. (You may not know the meaning of all the words. Look such words up in a dictionary, or ask your teacher.)

out of luck	mystery	true to his word	chores
semester	between you and me	look up

1. Some people find household ————— bore, but I like to help at home. 2. Who stole the diamond is still a ————— 3. This ———— we are going to have a class exhibition. 4. —————, the elf began to 5. Can you ————— this word in the dictionary 6. I started early to be on time, but I was ————. There was a traffic jam! 7. She says she’s got a lot of books, but ———help Patrick. I think most of them are borrowed

Answer A: 1. chores 2. mystery 3. semester 4. True to his word 5. look up 6. out of luck 7. between you and me

Question B. Use the clues given below to complete this crossword puzzle.

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Across 1. very tired 2. had an angry look on the face 3. short trousers 4. a fault in a machine that prevents it from working properly 5. a small and naughty boy-fairy

Down 6. work that must be done everyday, often boring 7. a basket with a lid 8. gave a short, high-pitched cry

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Question 1. In the story Patrick does difficult things he hates to do, because the elf pretends he needs help. Have you ever done something difficult or frightening, by pretending about it in some way? Tell your classmates about it.

Say what you feel about homework. (The words and phrases in the boxes may help you.) Do you think it is useful, even though you may not like it? Form pairs, and speak to each other.

For example: You may say, “I am not fond of homework.” Your partner may reply, “But my sister helps me with my lessons at home, and that gives a boost to my marks.”

(not) be fond of	(not) take to	(not) develop a liking for
(not) appeal to	(not) be keen on	(not) have a taste for

support	assist	with the aid of
help	be a boon	give a boost to

A. I do not like homework. B. But my sister helps me. Now, it gives a boost to my marks. A. This idea doesn’t appeal to me. I am afraid it will be cheating. B. No. It’s not cheating. My sister supports me by explaining the difficult points only. A. I see. So, you slowly develop a liking for it yourself. B. Exactly. I have taken to doing my homework very regularly. A. Well, I will also try to develop a taste for it. Does the idea of having some help-books appeal to you? B. Sure. They say it can be a boon if used properly. A. I am keen on trying it soon. B. Good. I am sure, you will soon take to doing your homework.

Question A. This story has a lot of rhyming words, as a poem does. Can you write out some parts of it like a poem, so that the rhymes come at the end of separate lines? For example: Patrick never did homework. ‘Too boring”, he said. He played baseball and Hockey and Nintendo instead.

The man was too small in size He was true and wise.
The elf promised to do all that As Patrick saved the elf from the cat.
Patrick love to play not work. Always keep pending homework.

Question B. Look at these sentences.

1.‘Too boring,” he said. 2.Cleaned his room, did his chores. When we speak we often leave out words that can easily be guessed. We do not do this when we write, unless we are trying to write as we speak (as in the story). So, if we were to write carefully, we would say:

Homework is too boring, he said.
He cleaned his room and did his chores.

Question C. Rewrite the following incomplete sentences carefully, so that the reader does not have to guess what is left out. 1. more and more books. 2. too difficult. 3. got up late, missed the bus. 4. solved the mystery.

Answer C: 1. The writers and poets read more and more books. 2. This personal question is too difficult to answer. 3. When I got up late yesterday morning, I missed the school bus. 4. Lord Krishna solved the mystery of life after death.

Question D: Look at this cartoon by R. K. Laxman. Read the sentence given below the cartoon. Discuss the following questions with your partner.

What is it about?
Do you find it funny? If so, why?
Do you think a cartoon is a serious drawing? Why or why not?

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Answer: 1. It is about a father’s concern for the betterment of his child.

2. Yes, the cartoon is really funny. Father orders the child to labour (to work hard) with his studies. But he forbids the boy to read the laws against child labour.

3. A cartoon is chiefly meant to make us laugh. It is also a serious drawing in one sense. It draws our attention to some problem that affects us all.

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Below we have complied the Class 6 English Chapter 1 Who Did Patrick’s Homework extra questions with answers. These extra questions are divided into two parts. They are – short questions and long extra question. CBSE extra Questions for Class 6 English will help to score more marks in your CBSE Board Exams.

Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1. Did Patrick like doing homework?

Answer: No, Patrick didn’t like it. According to Patrick, homework was too boring.

Question 2. What were the indoor and outdoor games Patrick liked to play?

Answer: He liked to play two outdoor games, hockey and basketball and one indoor game, Nintendo.

Question 3. Did the elf-like to do what Patrick had asked?

Answer: No, but he had to do it because he had granted a wish to Patrick.

Question 4. What was the tiny man wearing?

Answer: The tiny man wore a woollen shirt with old fashioned britches and tall hat.

Question 5. Why did Patrick hate to do a home work? Give your views in details.

Answer: Patrick never liked to do his homework. He hated to do his homework because for him it was too boring. Instead of doing his homework, he used to play hockey basketball and Nintendo.

Question 6. What did Patrick think his cat was playing with? What was it really?

Answer: Patrick thought that his cat was playing with a doll, but in reality it was an elf (man of tinniest size).

Question 7. Why did the little man grant Patrick a wish?

Answer: The little man granted a wish to Patrick because Patrick saved him from cat.

Question 8. What was Patrick’s wish?

Answer: Patrick wished that the elf will do all his homework till the end of semester, which was of 35 days.

Question 9. In what subjects did the little man need help, to do Patrick’s homework?

Answer: To do Patrick’s homework the little man needed help in English, Mathematics and Human history.

Question 10. How did Patrick help him?

Answer: Patrick helped him by bringing books from library, consulting a dictionary, guiding the little man in doing sums of arithmetic and read out portions from history book.

Long Answer Type Questions

Question 1. How did Patrick get the elf to do his homework?

Answer: One day Patrick saw his cat playing with a doll when Patrick grabbed it he found out that it was not a doll but a man of tinniest size. The elf yelled at Patrick to save from the cat and he will grant him a wish. Patrick saved him from the cat and, wished that elf should do his homework for one semester that is for 35 days.

Question 2. Who do you think did Patrick’s homework- the little man, or Patrick himself? Give reasons for your answers.

Answer: Patrick himself did his homework as little man did not know anything, in English, math’s and human history. Patrick had to consult dictionary, guide him with math’s rules and helped him to read too. He stayed up at nights and worked hard. Therefore, it was Patrick who did the homework.

Question 3. While helping the elf in doing the homework, Patrick did his own homework. Do you think self- help is the best help?

Answer: Patrick was a lazy boy who love to play hockey, basketball and Nintendo, but when the elf gave him the wish that he would do all his homework for a semester. Patrick became very happy. To his surprise the elf did not know anything about his homework. The elf asked Patrick to help him in English, Mathematics and Human history. To help them Patrick has started going to library, tried to solve the sums, read human history to explain everything to elf.

So that elf do his homework. But Patrick not even once realized that he was studying everything and helping the elf in doing his homework. At the end of the semester Patrick got A grade and had developed a changed attitude and behaviour. All this . was the result of Patrick’s sheer hard work that he did while helping the elf. Now he was a completely changed boy, developed a whole new positive attitude. His teachers and parents were now proud of him. We can say that self-help is best help because if elf would have done Patrick’s homework than Patrick would not be a changed boy. He might have been same as earlier but now he has developed a liking towards study and his home work.

Question 4. Children don’t like doing homework, Explain by giving examples from the chapter about the importance of doing homework.

Answer: Homework is a really important task of learning days. It is a kind of revision for the work done in the class; It helps in preparing and understanding the chapter. Patrick did all his homework while he was helping the elf. He studied human history, practiced math and English too.

During this entire period he had developed a liking towards study. Now he was not feeling that homework is too boring. All the concepts and topics were now clear to him, had developed a whole new attitude. He got A grades. All this happened because of homework he did. So it is very important for all the students to do their homework.

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Why do Students Hate Homework?

You have probably seen your children not completing their homework. (Ugh!) It is frustrating. You want them to learn and you want them to get good grades. You feel like they are only hurting themselves by not doing the homework. Here, you can learn the importance of homework and some reasons why your children are not doing it.

These are just a few reasons. In this post, I have explored in detail some reasons why students hate homework to help you make it better for them.

Why is homework important?

The following are some reasons why homework assignments are important in your classroom.

1. Homework is an important tool for students to improve their grades.

Homework is an important tool for students to improve their grades. It can help them stay on track, learn new material, and build discipline. Getting a good grade on homework can help students build confidence, raise their self-esteem, and reduce frustration. They may also develop better study habits and set themselves up for success in college.

2. Homework can help students learn new material and improve their skills.

Homework can help students learn new material and improve their skills. Homework can also be used to motivate students and keep them on track. It is important for parents to set good examples for their children and help them with their homework.

However, parents should also remember that homework doesn’t have to be a burden. Homework can be fun and can help improve students’ time management skills and increase their ability to learn.

3. Homework can help students stay focused and motivated.

There are a few reasons why homework helps students stay focused and motivated in class. First, completing homework assignments can help students review and reinforce the concepts they learn in class. Also, completing homework assignments can help students stay motivated throughout the week. Completing homework assignments can help students take ownership of their own learning and improve their self-esteem. Therefore, homework assignments can give students a sense of accomplishment and boost their confidence. This further keeps students motivated.

4. Homework is an important aspect of education that helps students prepare for life in the real world.

Students have to stay on top of their studies in order to be ready for college, work, and other life experiences. Homework also gives students the opportunity to practice what they learn in class and allows them to prepare for tests. This prepares students for the real world.

5. Homework can help students learn how to study and stay organized.

Homework also helps students learn how to manage their time. Students who do homework can also get used to the amount of work they will have to do as a result of their studies. In other words, they get used to working hard. This can help them prepare for future life experiences.

10 Reasons Students Hate Homework

Below are some reasons why your students may hate homework. Make sure to avoid them in order to help your students succeed.

1. It Assigns Too Much Work

It assigns too much work. Homework can be a huge burden for students and can often take up too much time. It can be difficult for students to get their work done, especially if they are struggling with it. This can lead to students feeling stressed out and overwhelmed, which can have negative consequences for their academic performance. Find out why you should give less homework here.

2. It Breaks Up the Family Dinner Schedule

One of the most common complaints from students is that their parents don’t have enough time for them. This can be caused by a variety of factors, but one of the most common culprits is homework.

Homework often takes up a lot of time in a day and interrupts the family dinner schedule. For many students, this means they are only able to see their parents during mealtime. This can be disruptive to the family dynamic and cause resentment.

There are also practical considerations to take into account when it comes to homework. Many students find that their schoolwork is easier if they have some uninterrupted time after school, which means that homework often gets in the way of getting some exercise or spending time with friends.

3. It Gets in the Way of Their Other Activities

One reason students may hate homework is that it gets in the way of their other activities. This can be frustrating, as many students want to spend their free time doing things they enjoy. Homework can also take up a lot of time, which could be better spent doing other things.

4. It Can Be Hard to Finish

One of the reasons many students hate doing their homework is that it can be hard to finish. This can be especially true when they have an assignment that requires a lot of research. In this case, students may not know where to begin or what they have to do. For example, if a student has to do research for an assignment, they may have no idea what to look for or where to begin.

5. They Don’t Understand the Instructions

Many students hate homework because it may be difficult to understand the instructions for the homework assignment. For example, unclear instructions on homework assignments can leave students struggling with how to tackle them. This can be frustrating and lead to negative feelings towards homework.

6. They’re afraid of failing if they don’t do their homework.

Students dread homework because they’re afraid of failing. For some, this is a legitimate fear. If you don’t do your homework, you could end up getting a low grade that will reflect poorly on your academic record and future prospects. For others, however, doing their homework is simply not something that comes naturally to them.

In these cases, it’s easy to give in to temptation and skip or ignore their homework altogether. This can have serious consequences, both academically and socially. Not only will students suffer from poor grades if they don’t do their homework, but they’ll also be less likely to get good jobs or admission into prestigious colleges if they’ve failed.

7. They Get Distracted by Social Media or Texting Friends.

One of the major reasons students hate homework is because they get distracted by social media or texting friends. Sites like Facebook and Instagram can be addicting, and it is hard for them to focus on anything else when they are constantly being pulled in different directions.

Some students even find themselves doing their homework in between classes or during class because they don’t have time to do it at home. This diversion from what should be a productive activity can really add up over the course of a semester.

8. They find it boring or dull.

They find homework boring or dull. Students often find homework to be a drag and a burden, rather than something that helps them learn. Homework can be difficult and time-consuming, making it difficult for students to get the most out of their education. Due to that, most students see homework as a boring activity. For example, some students may find it boring to write essays and other types of written assignments.

9. They Can’t Concentrate or Pay Attention to Details.

One of the main reasons students hate homework is because they can’t concentrate or pay attention to details. When they have to focus on a single task, it becomes incredibly difficult for them. Additionally, when details are important, students find it harder to pay attention. This can lead to mistakes and frustration.

10. The Penalties are too severe if they miss a deadline.

This is one of the main reasons students hate homework. If a student misses a deadline, they may have to suffer the consequences, such as having to do more work or having their grade reduced. This can be extremely frustrating for students who are trying to stay on top of their schoolwork, and it can lead them to dislike homework altogether.

In conclusion, homework is a source of frustration for many students. There are several reasons why students hate homework, including its negative impact on their mental and physical health, its negative impact on their grades, and its negative impact on their social lives. To make homework less frustrating for students, you should give students more time to complete it, allow them to work in groups, and provide feedback on their progress. In all, give less homework to your students if you want to help them benefit from it. Beware of the pros and cons of homework when using it.

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Help, My Child Hates Doing Homework!

Why you should agree with your kids when they tell you they hate doing their homework.

The great debate over homework is a struggle many parents face. The challenge probably looks similar across many homes. The child says, “Ugh, I hate doing my homework!” Followed by the parent saying, “Well, you have to — that’s part of your responsibilities.” This might be met with some type of schedule where the parent helps the child adhere to a more organized and structured way to complete his or her homework for the day. The arguing continues with the child asking to take a break every five minutes.

By the time the homework is finished, everyone is exhausted.

What if we explored this from the perspective of the child? She’s tired from her school day, and now she has to lug everything out of her backpack and spend more time doing the exact thing that has exhausted her in the first place. What if we validated how she felt and agreed? Meaning, every time they start to say they don’t like doing homework, instead of giving into to our kneed jerk reaction to stop the complaining, we say, “I understand, and I get how you’re feeling. I don’t blame you for not wanting to do your homework.” Agreement does not mean she doesn’t have to do it.

When my son was in middle school he came home and started to complain about an assignment he needed to complete at home. This particular year he had a teacher who was very “worksheet” happy. He started to complain, and I immediately tried to stop it. “Don’t complain, just focus and get your work done…you can do it!”

Now, can you imagine if every time you complained to your spouse, partner or friend about something, they just shut you down quickly?

Before I launched into my “don’t complain” pep talk, I walked over to see my son’s assignment. He was right. It was a worksheet that asked him to color different shapes based on the answer of each math equation. For example, it asked him to color all the shapes with the number 2 blue, color all the shapes with number 10 yellow, and so on. By the way, he was 12.

He had completed the math problems; he just didn’t feel like coloring. His complaint was fair, and here I was unwilling to acknowledge that. Instead, I said to him, “I totally get it. You’re right. That would annoy me too if I had to spend all this time coloring. Also, I know you’re tired, and when I feel tired the last thing I want to do is dive into more work.”

The minute I agreed with him and told him I understood what he was feeling, he stopped complaining. He felt heard. There was no gain for him to keep fighting me.

Once I agreed with him, I offered him a plan with an incentive. “Whether we agree with the assignment or not, it seems like in order for you to get credit for doing the work, you need to complete the coloring. Let’s do this, I’ll set a timer. It shouldn’t take you longer than 20 minutes to color this thing. Once you’re done, I will give you 15 extra minutes on your Xbox tonight.”

It’s OK to give incentives here. When you are trying to establish a new behavior, your children may need some additional motivation at first.

The minute I joined his team, and validated the way he felt, the arguing and complaining completely stopped. He knew I was there to hear him out.

Once you agree that homework is a drag — because it is — you will want to come up with a plan together. For some children, homework may be challenging because it’s hard. You want to figure out why they’re avoiding it. It will help inform the way you move forward with your plan.

For example, if math is challenging, tell your child you will do the first two problems with him. Then explain to him that you have to tend to something else and let him work independently on the rest. Don’t say you’re walking away so he can do it alone — you have to seem like you’re busy with something else, but that he’s got this. This will force him to work through some of the challenges independently.

Here is how I was able to use PARR with my son when he complained about doing his homework (pause, acknowledge, respond, reflect).

He begins to complain about homework.

I pause. I sense myself getting agitated. I can see that I’m about to respond automatically — stop complaining and get your homework done . Personally, I know I have to pause because I can physically sense that I’m agitated. My body tenses, my breathing quickens, my jaw tightens, etc. This physical response cues me to pause and breathe.

I acknowledge that I feel triggered and bothered. Remember in this step I’m recognizing that I’m about to react from a triggered place, nothing else. I stop my automatic reaction.

I respond. Instead of the usual script that I had been using night after night, I decide to walk over and take a look at his homework while fully listening to his complaint. Not in a judgmental and annoyed way, but from an honest desire to understand his point of view. I wanted to make sure he knew I was listening. Once my response shifted and I was no longer responding from a triggered place, I was present. When this happens the solution or answer is much easier to identify. In this case, it was clear he needed an ally, and I was that for him. Also, we had to come up with a plan to decide how he was going to complete his homework.

For every child and situation this plan will look different. Tune in to what your child needs.

I reflect . Why does it bother me so much that he hates doing his homework? What personal fear is being exposed in this moment? If my child does not do his homework, he’ll become irresponsible. School will be difficult, and he will always struggle. We have years of schooling left. Is this what homework will always feel like? What if he doesn’t succeed in school? What does that say about me? Why can’t he just do the homework as he’s told?

What I also realized is that we live in a culture where conformity is revered. Nothing illustrates this more than our schools. The minute children make choices that do not align with their expectations, they’re deemed a problem. My true fear was: What happens to the kids that don’t conform? This is a bigger reflection that requires a lot more work. But at the end of the day, this one parenting moment helped me tap into to something much bigger, both in me and culturally.

By using PARR I could clearly see what my son needed and reflect on my own underlying insecurities. Take these opportunities and dig deep. You’ll be surprised to see what you’re holding onto.

Hi, I'm Albiona!

I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families, first as an early childhood educator and currently as a pediatric speech and language pathologist. I’m also a mom of two amazing humans, a writer, and life long learner. My hope is to help parents reframe the way they interpret their child’s behavior while reflecting on their parenting journey.

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Extra Questions for Who did Patrick's Homework? Class 6 English Honeysuckle

Chapter 1 who did patrick's homework important questions class 6 honeysuckle english.

Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1. What made Patrick believe that he was lucky?

Patrick hated homework and loved sports. He called himself lucky when the tiny man agreed to do all his homework.

Question 2. Did Patrick like doing homework?

No, Patrick didn’t like it. According to Patrick, homework was too boring.

Question 3. What was the tiny man wearing?

The tiny man wore a woollen shirt with old fashioned britches and tall hat.

Question 4. Why did Patrick consider himself lucky?

Patrick considered himself to be lucky because he had found a solution to all his problems. The solution was easy. The little elf would solve all his problems regarding homework.

Question 5. Why were Patrick’s parents amazed?

Patrick’s parents were amazed because he got grade ‘A’ in all the subjects and his teachers were full of appreciation for him.

Question 6. What did Patrick think his cat was playing with? What was it really?

Patrick thought that his cat was playing with a doll, but in reality it was an elf (man of tinniest size).

Question 7. In what subjects did the little man need help, to do Patrick’s homework?

To do Patrick’s homework the little man needed help in English, Mathematics and Human history.

Question 8. How did Patrick get his wish granted by the elf?

Patrick saved the life of the elf from a cat. So the elf promised to fulfil one wish of his savior.

Question 9. What were the indoor and outdoor games Patrick liked to play?

He liked to play two outdoor games, hockey and basketball and one indoor game, Nintendo.

Question 10. Why did Patrick hate to do a home work? Give your views in details.

Patrick never liked to do his homework. He hated to do his homework because for him it was too boring. Instead of doing his homework, he used to play hockey basketball and Nintendo.

Question 11. What changes came in Patrick’s behaviour in the end?

In the end, Patrick became a model boy. He cleaned his room, did all his daily work, became cheerful and polite.

Question 12. Why did the little man grant Patrick a wish?

The little man granted a wish to Patrick because Patrick saved him from cat.

Question 13. How did Patrick help him?

Patrick helped him by bringing books from library, consulting a dictionary, guiding the little man in doing sums of arithmetic and read out portions from history book.

Question 14. What warning did the teachers give to Patrick?

The teachers noticed that Patrick never did his homework. So they warned him that he would remain a fool, an illiterate person.

Question 15. Did the elf-like to do what Patrick had asked?

No, but he had to do it because he had granted a wish to Patrick.

Question 16. The little elf was a nag. How did it tell upon Patrick’s health?

The little elf agreed to do Patrick’s homework. But he had a problem. He was always seeking Patrick’s help. Over work tired him and caused swelling in his eyes.

Question 17. How did Patrick get the elf to do his homework?

One day Patrick saw his cat playing with a doll when Patrick grabbed it he found out that it was not a doll but a man of tinniest size. The elf yelled at Patrick to save from the cat and he will grant him a wish. Patrick saved him from the cat and, wished that elf should do his homework for one semester that is for 35 days.

Question 18. What was the elf’s reaction when Patrick told him to do his homework for 35 days.

The little elf’s face was wrinkled. He kicked his legs, and doubled his fists. He grimaced and scowled and shouted loudly.

Question 19. What was Patrick’s wish?

Patrick wished that the elf will do all his homework till the end of semester, which was of 35 days.

Question 20. What was Patrick’s chief interest?

Patrick’s chief interest was to play hockey, football and video games.

Question 21. Why did the little man’s face wrinkle and frown?

The little man was an elf. He had not studied maths or English. So he was angry when called upon to do Patrick’s homework.

Question 22. How can you say the little elf was true to his words?

We can say that the little elf was true to his words because he started doing his work without wasting time as he had promised.

Long Answer Type Questions

Question 1. How did the little man react about Mathematics?

The little man did not like Mathematics, in fact, he never needed time table so he did not use it. The little man had no interest in addition, subtraction, division and fractions. So he got angry, and asked Patrick to sit beside him and help him in solving the sums of mathematics.

Question 2. It is said that God helps those who help themselves. Do you agree?

Yes, I agree that it’s true because God cannot come for our rescue directly. We have to help ourselves. God only shows us the right path and we have to follow it with full devotion. The tiny man or the elf showed him the way how to complete his homework. But it was Patrick who did his homework on his own and followed the instructions. This is the only way to learn in life thus, Patrick solved his problems in a way himself.

Question 3. How did Patrick get the elf to do his homework?

Question 4. Give the characteristic features of the elf which helped Patrick.

Patrick saved a little doll from his cat. That doll was, in fact, a very small sized man, an elf. He was timid. He felt grateful to his saviour. In return he promised to grant Patrick a wish. He could not say ‘no’ to any of Patrick’s requests. He agreed to do Patrick’s homework. But he was illiterate. He sought Patrick’s guidance at every step.

Question 5. Who do you think did Patrick’s homework- the little man, or Patrick himself? Give reasons for your answers.

Patrick himself did his homework as little man did not know anything, in English, math’s and human history. Patrick had to consult dictionary, guide him with math’s rules and helped him to read too. He stayed up at nights and worked hard. Therefore, it was Patrick who did the homework.

Question 6. Who did Patrick’s homework? Why and how?

Patrick had no interest in studies. He hated doing homework. He was lucky to get a helper. It was an elf. He had saved the elf from a cat and the elf promised to do all Patrick’s homework for 35 days. But the poor elf was blank in English and maths. He sought Patrick’s help and guidance. Patrick brought books from the library and worked hard to solve all sums. He got good marks. Actually it was Patrick himself who did all his homework.

Question 7. Children don’t like doing homework, Explain by giving examples from the chapter about the importance of doing homework.

Homework is a really important task of learning days. It is a kind of revision for the work done in the class; It helps in preparing and understanding the chapter. Patrick did all his homework while he was helping the elf. He studied human history, practiced math and English too. During this entire period he had developed a liking towards study. Now he was not feeling that homework is too boring. All the concepts and topics were now clear to him, had developed a whole new attitude. He got A grades. All this happened because of homework he did. So it is very important for all the students to do their homework.

Question 8. How did Patrick get supernatural help? Was the elf intelligent enough to answer questions in all the subjects?

One day Patrick found his cat playing with a doll. He rescued the tiny doll, who in fact was an elf. He promised to grant his saviour one wish. Patrick told him to do all his homework for 35 days. The elf had to keep his word. But he was quite ignorant of language and maths and even other subjects. He called out to Patrick to come and guide him.

Extract Based Questions

Then one day he found his cat playing with a little doll and he grabbed it away. To his surprise it wasn’t a doll at all, but a man of the tiniest size. He had a little wool shirt with old fashioned britches and a high tall hat much like a witch’s. He yelled, “Save me! Don’t give me back to that cat. I’ll grant you a wish, I promise you that.”

(i) By whom the elf was grabbed? (ii) Elf promised Patrick to ____ if he saves his life. (iii) Who yelled ‘Save me’? (iv) The hat worn by elf was ____ (v) Synonym of short trouser is ____

(ii) Grant a wish

(v) Britches

“I don’t know this word,” the elf squeaked while reading Patrick’s homework. “Get me a dictionary. No, what’s even better, look up the word and sound it out by each letter.” When it came to maths, Patrick was out of luck. “What are times tables?” the elf shrieked. “We elves never need that. And addition and subtraction and division and fractions? Here, sit down beside me, you simply must guide me.” Elves know nothing of human history, to them it’s a mystery. So the little elf, already a shouter, just got louder. “Go to the library, I need books. More and more books. And you can help me read them too.”

(i) The elf took help of Patrick in reading ____ (ii) Elves never practise ____ (iii) Patrick guided him ____ Mathematics (iv) History was _____ for elves.

(i) words in the dictionary.

(iv) mystery

Finally, the last day of school arrived and the elf was free to go. As for homework, there was no more, so he quietly and slyly slipped out the back door. Patrick got his A’s; his classmates were amazed; his teachers smiled and were full of praise. And his parents? They wondered what had happened to Patrick. He was now the model kid. Cleaned his room, did his chores, was cheerful, never rude, like he had developed a whole new attitude.

(i) The elf was free to go because _____ (ii) The word similar to the meaning ‘sly’ is ____ (iii) Patrick was the model kid as _____ (iv) Antonym of cheerful is ____

(i) it was the last day of the school

(ii) secretively or cunningly

(iii) he had developed a new attitude

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“My Child Refuses to Do Homework” — How to Stop the Nightly Struggle Over Schoolwork

By janet lehman, msw.

For many parents, getting their kids to do their homework is a nightly struggle. Some kids refuse to do their homework. Others claim that they don’t have homework, but then the report card comes out, and you realize that their work was not being done.

So why is homework time so difficult? In my opinion, one of the major reasons is that it’s hard for kids to focus at home. Look at it this way: when your child is in school, they’re in a classroom where there aren’t a lot of distractions. The learning is structured and organized, and all the students are focusing on the same thing.

But when your child comes home, their brain clicks over to “free time” mode. In their mind, home is a place to relax, have a snack, listen to music, and play video games. Kids simply don’t view the home as the place to do schoolwork.

If the homework struggles you experience are part of a larger pattern of acting out behavior, then the child is resisting to get power over you. They intend to do what they want to do when they want to do it, and homework just becomes another battlefield. And, as on any other battlefield, parents can use tactics that succeed or tactics that fail.

Regardless of why your child won’t do their homework, know that fighting over it is a losing proposition for both of you. You will end up frustrated, angry, and exhausted, and your child will have found yet another way to push your buttons. And, even worse, they will wind up hating school and hating learning.

A major part of getting your child to do their homework lies in establishing a system so that your child comes to see that homework is just a regular part of home life. Once they accept that, you’ve already won half the battle. Accordingly, my first few tips are around setting up this system. If you get the system right, things tend to fall into place.

Put this system in place with your child at a time when things are calm and going well rather than during the heat of an argument. Tell your child that you’re going to try something different starting next week with homework that will make it go better for everyone. Then explain the system.

You’ll find that this system will make your life easier as a parent, will make you more effective as a parent, and will help your child to get the work done. And when your child gets their work done, they’re more likely to succeed, and nothing drives motivation more than success.

Structure the Evening for Homework

When your kids come home, there should be a structure and a schedule set up each night. I recommend that you write this up and post it on the refrigerator or in some central location in the house. Kids need to know that there is a time to eat, a time to do homework, and also that there is free time. And remember, free time starts after homework is done.

Homework time should be a quiet time in your whole house. Siblings shouldn’t be in the next room watching TV or playing video games. The whole idea is to eliminate distractions. The message to your child is, “You’re not going to do anything anyway, so you might as well do your homework.”

Even if your child doesn’t have homework some nights, homework time should still mean no phone and no electronics. Instead, your child can read a book or a magazine in their room or work on longer-term assignments. Consistently adhering to the homework time structure is important to instill the homework habit.

Start the Evening Homework Habit When Your Kids are Young

If your children are younger and they don’t get homework yet, set aside quiet time each evening where your child can read or do some type of learning. Doing so will help children understand that evening quiet and study time is a part of everyday home life, just like chores. This habit will pay off when the real homework begins.

Use a Public Place for Homework

For a lot of kids, sending them to their rooms to do their homework is a mistake. Many children need your presence to stay focused and disciplined. And they need to be away from the stuff in their rooms that can distract them.

You know your child best. If you think they’re not being productive in their room, then insist they work at the kitchen table or in some other room where you can monitor them and where there will be fewer distractions.

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If they do homework in their room, the door to the room should be open, and you should check in from time to time. No text messaging, no fooling around. Take the phone and laptop away and eliminate electronics from the room during study time. In short, you want to get rid of all the temptations and distractions.

Give Breaks During Homework Time

Many kids get tired halfway through homework time, and that’s when they start acting up. If your child is doing an hour of homework, have them take a 5-minute break every half-hour so that they can get up, have a snack, and stretch their legs. But don’t allow electronics during the break—electronics are just too distracting.

Monitor the break and ensure that your child gets back to work promptly.

Be sure to encourage your child when they’re discouraged. It’s okay to say things like:

“I know it’s a drag, but think of this—when you get your work done, the rest of the night is yours.”

“Look, if you do your work all week, you’ll have the whole weekend to do what you want.”

Show your child empathy—how many of us truly enjoyed homework every night? It’s work, pure and simple. But your child will be encouraged when they begin to have success with their work.

Help Your Child Get Started With Their Homework

Some kids have a hard time getting assignments started. They may be overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. Or the work may seem too difficult.

There’s a concept I explain in The Total Transformation® child behavior program called hurdle help . If you have a child who has a hard time getting started, spend the first five minutes with them to get them over the first couple of hurdles. Perhaps help them with the first math problem or make sure they understand the assignment.

For many kids who are slow starters, hurdle help is very effective. This doesn’t mean you are doing their homework for them—this is simply extra help designed to get them going on their own.

Help Your Child Manage Long-Term Assignments

If your child has a big, long-term project, then you want to work with them to estimate how much time it’s going to take. Then your child has to work within that time frame. So if your child has a science project, help them manage and structure their time. For instance, if the project is due in 30 days, ask them:

“How much time are you going to spend on it each night?”

They might say, “15 minutes a night,” and you hold them to that.

Don’t assume that your child knows how to manage their time effectively. As adults, we sometimes take for granted the habits we have spent a lifetime developing and forget that our kids are not there yet.

Make Sunday Night a School Night

The way that I structure the weekend is that Sunday night is a school night, not Friday. So if your child has homework for the weekend, and as long as they’re done all their work for the past week, they get Friday and Saturday night off and can do their homework on Sunday night.

If there’s a project or something big to do over the weekend, then work with your child to budget their time. They may have to put some time in on Saturday or Sunday during the day. But other than that, your child should have the weekend off too, just like adults do.

The Weekend Doesn’t Begin Until Overdue Work Is Done

If your child has overdue homework, their weekend shouldn’t begin until those assignments are done. In other words, Friday night is a homework night if their week’s work is not complete.

Believe me, this is a highly effective consequence for kids because it creates a great incentive to get their work done. Indeed, each minute they’re doing homework is a minute they could be hanging out with friends or playing video games.

If you can hold to this rule once and deal with the complaining, then next week the homework will be done.

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By the way, if they say they can’t do their homework because they didn’t bring their school books home, they should be grounded for the weekend. You can say:

“I don’t want to hear that you can’t do it because you don’t have your books. You’d better call around and find a friend who you can borrow them from. Otherwise, you’ll be staying in this weekend.”

Make Homework a Higher Priority Than Activities

Kids are involved in a lot of after school activities these days. I understand that. But my priority has always been “homework comes first.”

In my opinion, if the homework isn’t done on Monday, then your child shouldn’t go to football on Tuesday. It’s fine if he misses a practice or two. You can say:

“Here’s the deal. We’re not going to football today. You need to get your work done first.”

If your child says, “Well, if I miss a practice, I’m going to get thrown off the team,” You can say:

“Well, then make sure your work is complete. Otherwise, you’re not going to practice. That’s all there is to it.”

I personally don’t put football, soccer, or any other extracurricular activities above homework and home responsibilities. I don’t believe parents should be going from soccer to karate to basketball with their kids while homework and school responsibilities are being neglected.

Use Rewards for Schoolwork, Not Bribes

Most kids get personal satisfaction out of getting good grades and completing their work, and that’s what we’re aiming for. Nevertheless, it’s important to reinforce positive behavior, and that may mean offering an incentive for getting good grades. For instance, my son knew that he would get a certain reward for his performance if he got all B’s or above. The reward was an incentive to do well.

One of the shortcuts we take as parents is to bribe our kids rather than rewarding them for performance. It can be a subtle difference. A reward is something that is given after an achievement. A bribe is something you give your child after negotiating with them over something that is already a responsibility.

If you bribe your child to do their homework or to do anything else that is an expected responsibility, then your child will come to expect something extra just for behaving appropriately. Bribes undermine your parental authority as kids learn that they can get things from you by threatening bad behavior. Bribes put your child in charge of you.

The appropriate parental response to not meeting a responsibility is a consequence, not a bribe. A bribe says, “If you do your homework, I will extend your curfew by an hour.” In contrast, a consequence says, “If you don’t do your homework, you’re grounded until it’s finished.” Never bribe your kids to do what they’re expected to do.

Use Effective Consequences

When giving consequences, be sure they’re effective consequences. What makes an effective consequence? An effective consequence motivates your child to good behavior. They put you back in control and teach your child how to problem-solve, giving your child the skills needed to be successful.

An effective consequence looks like this:

“If you fall below a B average, then you can no longer study in your room and must study at the kitchen table until you get your average back to a B.”

For the child who prefers to study in their room, this is an effective consequence.

Another effective consequence would be the following:

“If you choose not to study during the scheduled time, you will lose your electronics for the night. Tomorrow, you’ll get another chance to use them.”

And the next day, your child gets to try again to earn the privilege of electronics. Short-term consequences like this are very effective. Just don’t take away this privilege for more than a day as your child will have no incentive to do better the next time.

For more on consequences, read the article on how to give effective consequences to your child .

Be Prepared to Let Your Child Fail

Failure should be an option, and sometimes you just have to let your child fail . Parents often do their kids a disservice when they shield them from the consequences of their actions. If your child chooses not to study enough and they get a failing grade, that’s the natural consequence for their behavior. And they should experience the discomfort that results from their behavior.

Let me be clear. If you interfere and try to get your child’s teacher to change their grade, your child will learn the wrong lesson. Your child will learn that if they screw up enough, Mom and Dad will take care of them. And they don’t learn their math or science or whatever it is they failed.

To be sure, failing is a hard lesson, but it’s the right lesson when your child fails. And it’s not the end of the world. In fact, for many kids, it’s what turns them around.

Don’t Fight with Your Child Over Homework

Don’t get sucked into arguments with your child about homework. Make it very clear that if they don’t do their homework, then the next part of their night does not begin. Keep discussions simple. Say to your child:

“Right now is homework time. The sooner you get it done, the sooner you can have free time.”

Say this in a supportive way with a smile on your face. Again, it’s important not to get sucked into fights with your child. Remember, you don’t have to attend every argument you’re invited to. If your child refuses to do his or her work, then calmly give the consequence that you established for not doing homework.

Also, trying to convince your child that grades are important is a losing battle. You can’t make your child take school as seriously as you do. The truth is, they don’t typically think that way. To get your child to do homework, focus on their behavior, not their motivation. Rather than giving a lecture, just maintain the system that enables them to get their work done. Often, the motivation comes after the child has had a taste of success, and this system sets them up for that success.

Stay Calm When Helping Your Child With Their Homework

It’s important to be calm when helping your child with their homework. Don’t argue about the right answer for the math problem or the right way to do the geography quiz. If you get frustrated and start yelling and screaming at your child, this sets a negative tone and won’t help them get the work done. It’s better to walk away than it is to engage in an argument, even when you’re just trying to be helpful.

For couples, it may be that one of you is more patient and acceptable to your child. Let that person take on the homework monitoring responsibilities. And don’t take it personally if it isn’t you.

Remember, if you can’t stay calm when helping your child, or if you find that your help is making the situation worse, then it’s better not to help at all. Find someone else or talk to the teacher about how your child can get the help they need. And try not to blame your child for the frustration that you feel.

It’s Your Child’s Homework, Not Yours

Remember that your child is doing the homework as a school assignment. The teacher will ultimately be the judge of how good or bad, correct or incorrect the work is. You’re not responsible for the work itself; your job is to guide your child. You can always make suggestions, but ultimately it’s your child’s job to do their assignments. And it’s the teacher’s job to grade them.

Know the Teachers and the Assignments

Build good relationships with your child’s teachers. Meet with the teachers at the beginning of the school year and stay in touch as the year progresses. Your relationships with your child’s teachers will pay off if your child begins to have problems.

And if your child does have problems, then communicate with their teachers weekly. If they’re not handing in their work on time, ask the teachers to send you any assignments that they didn’t get done each week. Many schools have assignments available online, which is a big help for parents. Just don’t rely on your child to give you accurate information. Find out for yourself.

The bottom line is that you want to hold your child accountable for doing their work, and you can only do that if you know what the work is. If you keep yourself informed, then you won’t be surprised when report cards come out.

Work with your child on a system to keep track of assignments. I recommend an old-fashioned paper calendar simply because we already have too many distracting electronics in our lives—experiment and use what works best for your child.

Finally, try to see your child’s teachers as your allies. In my experience, most teachers are dedicated and caring, but I realize that this isn’t always the case. So, for your child’s sake, do your best to find a way to work with their teachers.

If You Think Your Child Might Have a Learning Disability

Kids are expected to do some difficult work, and your child may struggle. If your child is having an especially hard time, talk with their teacher. Ask if it’s typical for your child to be struggling in this area.

In some cases, the teacher may recommend testing to see if your child has a learning disability. While this can be hard to hear as a parent, it’s important to find out so that you can make the necessary adjustments.

If it turns out that your child does have a learning disability, then you want to get an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) set up with the school.

Most kids don’t enjoy homework, and for some, it will always be a struggle. Our children all have different strengths and abilities, and while some may never be excellent students, they might be great workers, talented artists, or thoughtful builders.

I have to admit that dealing with my son’s homework was one of my least favorite experiences as a parent. It was overwhelming at times. Often, I just wasn’t equipped to offer the help he needed.

Our son struggled with a learning disability, which made the work feel unending at times. My husband James was much better at helping him, so he took on this responsibility. But even with this division of labor, we had to make adjustments to our schedules, our lives, and our expectations to make sure our son did his homework as expected.

Life would be easier if all children were self-motivated students who came home, sat down, and dug into their homework without being asked. This is hardly the case, though. Therefore, you need to set up a system that is right for your child, and it’s going to be easier for some kids than for others.

We’re trying to raise our kids to be responsible and accountable for their homework. And we’re trying to avoid fighting with them over it every night. When I had parents in my office, I would take these concepts and show them how they could make it work for their families in their own homes. The families I worked with were able to turn the nightly homework struggle around successfully time and time again.

Related content: The Homework Battle: How to Get Children to Do Homework

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About Janet Lehman, MSW

Janet Lehman, MSW, has worked with troubled children and teens for over 30 years. A veteran social worker, she specializes in child behavior issues — ranging from anger management and oppositional defiance to more serious criminal behavior in teens. She is co-creator of The Total Transformation® Program , The Complete Guide To Consequences™ , Getting Through To Your Child™ , and Two Parents One Plan™ .

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Hello, my grandson recently moved with me from another state. He is currently in 8th grade (but should be in 9th). He basically failed the last 2 years and was promoted. I would say he is at a 6th grade level. It's a daily fight with him to do his homework. He won't even try. I know a lot of this is because no one has ever made him do his homework before. I thought he would just have to get in a routine of doing it. He's been in school for a month now and its a fight every single day after school. I have lost all the patience I had. I am tired of being a broken record and being the "bad guy". I don't want to give up on him and send him back to his mom, where I know he will never graduate. I have made so many sacrifices to get him here, but I am literally at my wits end with this. I knew it wasn't going to be easy but I didn't think it was going to be this hard.

My rule is homework after school. If he comes home and does his homework after school, it was easier for him to complete. That lasted a week and a half. Now, he just sits there and does nothing. Does anyone have any suggestions? I couldn't live with myself if I sent him back and he became nothing but a drop out. I know I am not one to have patience, and I am trying but at the same time, I am almost over it. I don't like going to bed crying and knowing that he is crying too. I am open to all suggestions. Please and thank you.

I'm so sorry you are facing these struggles with your grandson. We here from many caregivers in similar situations, so you're not alone in your frustration. We have several articles that offer helpful tips for managing these homework struggles, which can be found here: https://www.empoweringparents.com/article-categories/child-behavior-problems/school-homework/

We appreciate you reaching out and wish you all the best moving forward. Be sure to check back and let us know how things are going.

Jessicar Thank you for this article and strategies. I echo many of the frustrations expressed by other parents here, including my opinion (as an educator) that homework should not exist. I agree that teachers and parents are in a struggle about which adult is responsible for supporting the child in getting More homework done. The best thing for my son was a free "homework club" in fourth and fifth grade where a teacher monitored completion of homework. He has nothing like this in middle school so far. Where I really disagree with the article is about extracurricular activities. Kids need physical activity through sports! They need enrichment beyond academics through the arts, theater, music. Many families send their children to religious, language, and/or cultural programs after school. If I sat in school all day, I'd want to move my body and interact with others too. The solution is not removing extracurricular activities that are healthy or motivating or valued. The solution is for schools to limit homework. Given that there is still homework as a reality--I'd like advice on when to have child do homework AFTER sports or extracurricular activity. When is the best time for homework if the goal is to go to bed on time (in my house in bed around 9 pm)? Between extracurricular and dinner--when the kid is tired? After dinner? My child is in 7th grade and I still can't figure it out. What do others do/think?

I found school to be extremely boring, as a teen. Looking back I realize that I hadn't found the work challenging enough. Personally, I struggled with this all through high school. I was completely disinterested in school, as a result.

I noticed that there wasn't a section addressing situations where children, who are motivated by challenges, do poorly as a result of boredom.

I enjoy reading many of the articles; even those which don't necessarily apply to my current situations with my child. One never knows what obstacles or challenges one may come across. Thank you

Here's what I know. Correcting our children when their behavior is displeasing is what most parents focus on. Without a lot of explanation I'm going to try to get you to change your focus. All children have 4 emotional needs:

1. A sense of belonging

2. A sense of personal power

3. To be heard and understood

4. Limits and boundaries

Rather than focus on your child's behavior, focus on meeting these needs. Meet the needs, change the behavior. There a 25 ways to meet these needs. One of the most effective is to spend regular one-on-one time with your child doing what your child wants to do. How do you spell love? T-I-M-E. It seems counter-intuitive, but just try it for a week. Do this for 1/2 hour every day for a week. See what happens.

Frustrated Confused Parent, I went through similar challenges with my son when he was in high school. As a grade school student his grades were always B and higher. The changes began when his mother and I separated; my son was 12yo. Prior to our separation I was the one who maintained, and enforced the habit of completing his assignments before extracurricular activities could be enjoyed. His mother never felt she had the patience or intelligence to assist him with his homework assignments and upon our separation she completely ignored his school work. Although he continued to follow the structure I had established through grade school, he soon began to realize that no one was showing interest any longer and, thus, began shirking school related responsibilities. My son and I were, and still are, close. I am certain that the separation likely had some affect on him, but it was more than that. He was reaching his teens and becoming more self-aware. Friends began to play a more integral and influential part in his life. Unfortunately my son's grades began slipping as he reached his early teens. For me, this was extremely frustrating since I was aware of how intelligent he was and of what he was capable. After many aggravating, lengthy, heated, and unyielding conversations with his mother about maintaining the structure established through grade school, it became clear she was incapable or simply unwilling. Essentially, he was on his own. Of course I would do whatever I could to help. For starters, I facilitated a transfer to a Charter School, realizing that he needed more individualized attention than that which a public school could provide. It seemed as though he was getting 'lost in the shuffle'.

Unfortunately the damage had already been done. After two years under his mother's lack of tutelage my son had developed some poor habits.

He struggled with maintaining good grades throughout his high school career. By 'maintaining good grades' I mean that he would take a grading of 45 in math and bring it to a 70 within three weeks of the end of a marking period. He ALWAYS passed, though. He would somehow get his grades to or even above passing by the end of the period. As I began to see this, I began to have more faith knowing that when the going got tough he would step up and take charge. It also indicated that he did well with what might perceive as an impossible goal. So, I started to have faith that he'd find his way.

He has since graduated, he has a good-paying job, and he is beginning school to become an electrician within the next month or so. In two weeks he moves into his own apartment, also. He's never done drugs, never drank alcohol, and never started smoking cigarettes. All of which I have done as a teen and well into my adult years. I am in recovery. My son is aware of my own struggles. Most importantly, I believe, is that he has a complete understanding that we all struggle in our own ways. Working through the difficulties, challenges, and obstacles are what makes us stronger and it's our compassion for others, and ourselves, which help us grow into decent adults.

I came to realize that the 'grades' he received in school had nothing to do with the amazing adult he's become; it was literally everything else.

NanaRound2 My 6 year old grandson has just taken 2 hours to write a list and write 3 sentences. He thinks if the words were shorter it wouldn't take so long. Already went through this with his dad. I celebrated more than he did when he graduated. Can't drag More another kid through school. Losing my mind and like the previous comment have tried EVERYTHING.

Yeah -been there, done that. Doesn't work. At least not for my child. I've read every *actual* parenting book out there ( You know, the books publishes by Harvard & Stanford professors who've been studying parenting and child psychology for the past 30 years?) ... and you're all missing something - because I've tried it all.

My kid DGAF. This was almost painful to read. "oh, yup - tried that one. That one too. Oh, hey - I've tried that as well."

This is so frustrating; tell me something I haven't already tried 50 times.

Psych Fan I'm with you my sophomore son DGAF . I tried so much stuff even set time stuff and he just doesn't go get his work out. He's 5'9 so I am 5'1 and I can't move him to do stuff . All he does is debate with me that More Grades really don't matter that he's like I'm just going to get D's because I'm not going to care to do better because I do not like school. He doesn't understand why I don't approve of D grades because I know he has better potential but he's like D grades I will pass and get my diploma .

The first thing on the list is to try and stay calm. While doing homework with my children I'm usually very calm. When I do get frustrated I'll leave the room for a moment, wash my face, and take a few deep breaths until I calm down. Or I'll make hot chocolate to help calm my nerves. It's not a perfect system, but what is?

Number two is to set clear expectations around homework time and responsibilities. We have a standard homework time at our house, with a timer and everything. If our kids meet the homework time goal they'll be rewarded later in the evening with family time. Each of our kids know their roles and responsibilities in the house whether the work gets done before dinner or not.

Number three is a relationship with the teachers, each of whom e-mail us, some two or three times a day. Contact with them has never been better. They're teachers are all pretty awesome too.

Number Four, play the parental role most useful to your child...I have three kids. One needs no help at all, one needs minor help and advisement, while the third requires constant supervision or their e-mail might 'accidentally' open up. This we've provided through double teaming. One parent works with them until the other gets home, then they switch while the other goes to make dinner.

Five, keep activities similar with all your kids. We all live on the same schedule, if one of them finishes homework early they get the reward of extra quiet reading time-my kids are ALL book worms.

Six, Set up a structured time and place for homework. Done. Homework table with a supplies basket right in the middle of the room. Big enough for all of them to work at and then some, it's an octagonal table which my husband built. I also always have their 'homework snacks' waiting for them when they get home, and I usually try to make it healthy-even if they don't realize it.

Seven, start early. My kids have been doing 'homework' with me since they were babies, and (as I pointed out to them yesterday) they loved it. We'd learn about cooking, dinosaurs, amphibians, insects, math, English, chemistry, even the periodic table came up. We'd do work pages every day and they'd love it.

Eight, hurdle help, works in area's like math, but not so much with history or English when the problems aren't as straight forward. But we do use this method where it applies.

Nine, choose the best person for the job. I'm best at English and my husband at math. When I get stuck on math I know who to go to, and I'll even study in my spare time to get better at it so I can be more useful in case he has to work late. That being said, we both devote a lot of our time to helping our kids with their homework.

Ten, show empathy and support. Done, not only can I relate to my kids, but I've pointed out that not getting their work done will make them feel bad bad enough, and that that's why we should work on getting it done together, so they have something to be proud of.

Use positive reinforcement and incentives. :) There was this one time I sat my son down at a table with a work book about 400 pages long. He was young, not even in school yet. Next to the book I placed a giant bag of M&Ms. I told him for every page he got done, he could have one m&m. About ten minutes later he finished the workbook and grinned up at me. When I found out he'd finished the book, I quickly checked it to see if it was done well, and then pushed the bag of M&M's towards him and told him he could just have it...Now they get rewarded in video games and computer time...

It seems that according to this article I'm doing everything right...So why is my child still struggling with homework/classwork? They've literally just refused to do it. Have seriously just sat in their chair without saying a word and stared at the table, or desk, or screen- as the majority of work is now done on computers...I'll sit with them, ask them if they need help, try to help them with problems. They will tell me the right answer to the questions being asked and then refuse to write it down. I feel like I've done everything I can as a parent to help them, but despite all my efforts, it isn't working. So...when all of these things fail, when a parent has done everything right, and there is nothing more they can do short of taking the pen or pencil into their own hands and doing it themselves, (but that would be cheating their child out of an education) what then should the parents do?

When our kids don't get their homework done before dinner, they're sent down the hall where it's quiet so they can finish it at the desk there, while the other kids have family time. They are told to come and get us if they really need help after that. But at this point it's like ostracizing our child for not doing homework.

I agree with most of what's on this page, and our family lifestyle reflects that, but I will disagree with one thing it said. It is our job to help our kids and be supportive of them yes, to nurture them and help them get the skills they need to take care of themselves and their home when they're older...but it is not our job to do the teachers work for them, they get paid for that. Some days it seems like that's what's expected of parents. Some even send home classwork if the kids don't finish it in class. Which means the child now has even more work to do on top of their homework. Though I understand that the teachers want the child to finish the lesson, and were the homework not a factor I probably wouldn't mind it as much. I don't even mind them sending home study guides to help kids before tests (Which is what homework was originally) but to send home overwhelming piles of work each night for parents to help kids with, (Each child with different homework so that parents need to bounce from history, to math to English) it's unreasonable. When teachers send home homework, they're dictating what the parents can do with the little time they have with their child. Which is wrong. We once had to cancel a trip to a science museum because our child had too much homework to finish and there was no way to make it in time and get their homework done. They could have had an amazing educational experience which would overall help them get excited about learning with new and fun tactile experiences, but their schedule (and therefore our schedule) was being dictated by the teacher while they weren't even in class. Of course I try not to talk bad about homework in front of my children, because that would make it even more difficult to get them to do it. But children NEED family time, they NEED to be kids. To be allowed to get away from their work and be themselves, to go outside and play with their friends, or even go out to dinner once in a while with their parents. Homework has made it difficult to grow a relationship with our children beyond the confines of what the teachers are dictating. It's violating in some ways and frustrating in others. It's grown into this monstrous thing which it was never meant to become, and the funny part about it is that most studies done on it show that schools who don't have homework have higher test scores and graduation rates. Not to mention better mental health rates. Studies also show, that after a child is taught something, they'll only really learn it after a good nights sleep, and that no amount of homework will change that. Sleep is what our bodies need to absorb important information we learn throughout the day, so staying up late with homework might even be harmful to a child's education...

Sorry I guess that turned into a bit of a rant...In the end I was hoping to find something useful in this article, something I hadn't tried that might work, but I've done it all, and will probably continue to do all of it in hopes that consistency might be the key...It's just that even after years of already doing All of this consistently, it's still not working. It's as if my child has made a conscious decision Not to work. He's not unintelligent, he understands it, he's even been tested and found to have an above average ability to learn. He just not doing it..So what now? What more can I do to actually inspire him to do the work?

AshumSmashum Out of all of this, most of which I've read and tried a billion times, your comment hit deeper. My son scores in the 99% on tests but cannot sit down and do the simplest homework. He does have autism and adhd so when he freezes up on homework, despite More knowing it, I'm lost at how to help him get it done. He knows the work so why does he need to show it with 20 math problems after school that take forever to complete one? (whatever honors algebra stuff he's in, I was lucky to learn division lol) He has a high IQ and excels in all subjects and yet is being tutored, so far, in English just to get the work done. I'm so done with the emotional toll it takes on me and him at home. Nobody wants to go to work for 8 hours and come home and do the same for another 5 so why do we think our kids want to come home and do more classwork? I'm so appreciative of your comment!

JC Hi Barb, thank you for bringing this up! My son sounds a lot like you...and he really wants to get good grades and go to an Ivy League school. What could someone do to help an 8th grader in the moment of struggle, while making sure they don't get more More anxious from falling behind for the rest of the year?

Tb Hi Barb, I'm the parent of an 8th grader and I want to thank you for the comment you left here. You helped me look at the deeper issues and I really appreciate that. I'm going to approach the conversation with my son differently, thanks to you. Thank More you!

My 11 year old daughter, Alice, has always helped her 7 year old sister, Chole, with homework. But just recently Alice has been giving Chole the wrong answers. We have been trying to get her to give Chole the correct answers

but she always yells at us. She has a baby sister 2 months named Ray and ever since Ray was born she has been giving Chole wrong answers. I once overheard her and Kevin, my husband, talking about how she felt left out. She came and talked to me and said exactly what she had told Kevin. She also told me she has been getting bad grades and doesn't get her homework. Me and Alice talked and she said "All the cool New York girls get straight A's and ever since I started getting D's and F's they said I wasn't cool anymore." We started having her grandparents come over and she would yell, hit, scream, and talk back to them. She is a great student but she spends all of her time on her phone. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even at school she is on her phone. All I'm asking is that 1. How do I make her stop screaming, yelling, hitting, and back talking? 2. How do I make her feel cool and get A's again?and 3. How do I get her off her phone?

sounds like you have a number of concerns around your daughter’s behavior, and

it certainly can feel overwhelming. We would suggest https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/its-never-too-late-7-ways-to-start-parenting-more-effectively/ and focusing on just one or two of the most serious, to get

started. Behaviors like verbal or physical abuse would be of top priority,

while behaviors like https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/how-to-walk-away-from-a-fight-with-your-child-why-its-harder-than-you-think/ we would recommend ignoring, and not giving it any power or control.

Empowering Parents author Sara Bean offers some great insight into the reason

for poor child behavior in her article, https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/the-surprising-reason-for-bad-child-behavior-i-cant-solve-problems/.It sounds like your daughter is struggling to

find more effective ways to solve the problems she is facing, and the result is

the acting out behavior. Keep in mind, you can’t make your daughter do anything, but what you can do is help her to

learn better tools to solve whatever problems may come her way. Best of luck to

you and your family as you continue to work on this.

Emma Reed Alice also swears at school and she swears to teachers. Please we have tried everything, even her sister at age 18. What have we done wrong?

Being away from loved ones when they are struggling can be

distressing. It may help to know that it’s not unusual to see changes in

behavior as kids move from the tweens into adolescence, as Janet Lehman

explains in the article https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/adolescent-behavior-changes-is-your-child-embarrassed-by-you/. Normally responsible

kids can start to push back against meeting expectations and disrespect towards

parents and other authority figures can become quite common. The behavior you

describe isn’t OK; it is normal though. I can hear how much you want to help

your daughter and granddaughter

work through these challenges. If your daughter is open to it, you could share

some Empowering Parents articles with her, such as the one above and this one, https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/my-childs-behavior-is-so-bad-where-do-i-begin-how-to-coach-your-child-forward/.

We appreciate you writing in. Best of luck to you and your family moving

forward. Take care.

mphyvr Thanks for all these "strategies", they might work for some parents, but quite simplistic and just plain old common sense for more defiant kids... Thanks anyways and hope this article helps many.

Psych Fan I'm a mom of a sophomore he's also a swearing boy and will have quite a tantrum even with consequences of take away all he does is sleep. He doesn't like school says school is a waste of time and that grades won't matter in his adulthood . He says More it over n over about how schooling won't help him in the future as I go it will help you do good on a ACT and SAT he is like getting good scores on those are only good if your going to college. He also is like jobs won't look at my grades . I tell him homework teaches him responsibility once a job sees your amount of effort in school your going to have a heck of time getting hired. I even ask him how is he going to succeed to work real well at a job when he doesn't work hard at school he goes I don't need to work hard at school but I will need to work hard at a job.

dcastillo68 If it was only this simple, but, in reality it is not. Middle school syndrome is the worst. Kids don't want to be labeled as nerds so they do everything to try to fail. I went through that with my first born, and now again with my youngest. It is More very frustrating when I was the total opposite when I was growing up. I cared about my grades an I took it for granted thinking they will feel the same way. Now seeing how they are happy with just getting by is really frustrating to me because I am such an over achiever. They didn't even get an ounce of this. Very very frustrating. And I wish I have never invited video games to this household. That is all they want to do. I keep using this an incentive to bring them back on track, but as soon as I give them their games back, they are back to their old habits. Sorry, but I can't wait until they are finished with school and hopefully moving out of state to hopefully a college career. I may change my mind later, but at the moment, this is just how I feel. It is very hard too when you don't get any help. I find today's teacher to be lazy and pushing on more responsibility to the parents. Who has time to do a full day's of work, only to do additional work at home? okay, enough venting.

@frustrated single dad Diane Lewis Hi there - I have a son adopted out of foster care. He is 6 1/2 and has been in 5 homes. He is totally the same! They learn this behavior and are incredibly manipulative. They are so insanely smart. I worry about exactly the same thing. They turn on and off the behavior depending on who they are with and what they want.

We did Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT) at the Mailman Center (Jackson Hospital Miami). It made a huge difference in the short-term. They basically taught us to be full-time behavioral therapists with my son. The effects wore off after a few months as my son adapted and found ways to circumvent the consequences techniques taught to us. He is like the Borg! I am going back to get more ideas on how to adapt and change and stay one step ahead of my son. The gals there are really smart!

So, that being said - we have to be Jean Luc Picard and constantly change and adapt and outsmart them - just like changing the phasers on a laser gun! It is bloody hard work. And, harder the older they get -

eg. He drops like a dead weight - throws his book bag and will not get in the car to go to school - response - next morning I headed it off by calling out to the kids "LAST ONE IN THE CAR IS A ROTTEN EGG!" This has worked for 2 days now.

Wont do homework 2 nights ago - response - "ooh I like doing word puzzles - Im going to do them and win" - this worked one night but not the next - he just then just left me to do his work - so I have told his teacher that there will be no school party for Alex next week unless he gets his homework finished - we will see if this works.....

It is totally exhausting and you have to be on your A game all the time. Im telling you this but - I have to tell myself this too. We have to stay really fit (like cross fit) and work out like a marine. We have to be very disciplined with ourselves - a healthy body is a healthy mind - we cannot let up at all. We have to stay calm at all times (again self discipline).

Im always looking for concrete reactions to situations with my son. Like I said - the entire day goes on like this with everything except what he wants to do. Wont get dressed in the morning - put out his clothes in dining room where there are no distractions or toys - tell him that if he gets dressed and ready for school quickly - he can spend the left over time on the trampoline. That worked this morning.

STAY STRONG MY BROTHER IN ARMS!!! If you can get into a PCIT program - do it.

Love to you - R

My child comes home and says he doesn't have homework, does something easy to make it look like he's doing his homework, or says he did it during free time in class. How do you combat this without going to the school everyday? Neither my husband nor I can do More this because of work, and the we asked the teacher's if it was possible to send us the assignments via email or let us come pick them up once a week with no cooperation. He is a very smart kid and gets "A's' on the work he does, but he is failing all of his core classes because he won't do homework.

@atmywitsend , my child is the same way. I'm at my wits end. I feel like I'm a failure as a parent because I thought I taught my smart kid to succeed - and instead she's lying to me.

Psych Fan NinaMays I'm with the same feelings as my son can be above a C student but he choose to go oh I rather just get F's on this work than to actually get at least a B or A on these many assignments.. I ask him why he chooses F's More in many assignments when he could get a grade to bring his grades up and me telling me he's not being his full potential as by making him not do his work how can I truly believe he's going to be successful and he's like I have big brains . Then I'm like why not show me by doing your school work he goes I don't need do that and I show you of my big brains by telling you school isn't important. Telling me I am brainwashed. He is a sophomore in high school.

FRUSTRATED PARENT NinaMays This is my reality too - "relationship" with teachers is difficult when they won't co-operate with homework expectations, or follow up email - the schools complain that kids are on the internet - yet its them providing wifi passwords - so kids are playing in class - lying about More homework - and since I'm not in the class, I have no idea until report cards surface.

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Discuss in class : Do you like homework? Do you do it yourself, or do you get help? What homework do you usually have?

Who Did Patrick ’s Homework?

1. Patrick never did homework. “Too boring,” he said. He played hockey and basketball and Nintendo instead. His teachers told him, “Patrick! Do your homework or you won’t learn a thing.” And it’s true, sometimes he did feel like an ignoramus. But what could he do? He hated homework.

2. Then one day he found his cat playing with a little doll and he grabbed it away. To his surprise it wasn’t a doll at all, but a man of the tiniest size. He had a little wool shirt with old-fashioned britches and a high tall hat much like a witch’s. He yelled, “Save me! Don’t give me back to that cat. I’ll grant you a wish, I promise you that.”

britches: breeches, or short trousers. The writer here spells it, for fun, to rhyme with the word ‘witch’s’.

3. Patrick couldn’t believe how lucky he was! Here was the answer to all of his problems. So he said, “Only if you do all my homework till the end of the semester, that’s 35 days. If you do a good enough job, I could even get A’s.”

4. The little man ’ s face wrinkled like a dishcloth thrown in the hamper. He kicked his legs and doubled his fists and he grimaced and scowled and pursed his lips, “Oh, am I cursed! But I’ll do it.”

dishcloth: a cloth used for washing dishes hamper: a basket with a lid

grimaced,scowled, pursed his lips: his face had these expressions, showing disgust, anger and disapproval

5. And true to his word, that little elf began to do Patrick’s homework. Except there was one glitch. The elf didn’t always know what to do and he needed help. “Help me! Help me!” he’d say. And Patrick would have to help — in whatever way.

“I don’t know this word,” the elf squeaked while reading Patrick’s homework. “Get me a dictionary. No, what’s even better, look up the word and sound it out by each letter.”

glitch (an informal word): a fault in a machine that prevents it from working properly; here, hitch or problem

6. When it came to maths, Patrick was out of luck. “What are times tables?” the elf shrieked. “We elves never need that. And addition and subtraction and division and fractions? Here, sit down beside me, you simply must guide me.” Elves know nothing of human history, to them it ’ s a mystery. So the little elf, already a shouter, just got louder. “Go to the library, I need books. More and more books. And you can help me read them too.”

nag : one who troubles someone all the time by complaining or asking them to do something

drag (an informal word): something dull and uninteresting

8. Finally, the last day of school arrived and the elf was free to go. As for homework, there was no more, so he quietly and slyly slipped out the back door.

slyly: secretively

9. Patrick got his A’s; his classmates were amazed; his teachers smiled and were full of praise. And his parents? They wondered what had happened to Patrick. He was now the model kid. Cleaned his room, did his chores, was cheerful, never rude, like he had developed a whole new attitude .

kid (an informal word): a child

chores : work that must be done everyday, often boring

attitude : a feeling about someone or something

10. You see, in the end, Patrick still thought he ’ d made that tiny man do all his homework. But I ’ ll share a secret, just between you and me. It wasn ’ t the elf; Patrick had done it himself!

Carol Moore

W orking with the t ext

Answer the following questions. (Refer to that part of the text whose number is given against the question. This applies to the comprehension questions throughout the book.)

1. What did Patrick think his cat was playing with?

What was it really? (2)

2. Why did the little man grant Patrick a wish? (2)

3. What was Patrick’s wish? (3)

4. In what subjects did the little man need help, to do Patrick’s homework? (5,6)

5. How did Patrick help him? (7)

6. Who do you think did Patrick’s homework — the little man, or Patrick himself? Give reasons for your answer. (9, 10)

Working with Language

A. Fill in the blanks in the sentences below with the words or phrases from the box. (You may not know the meaning of all the words. Look such words up in a dictionary, or ask your teacher.)

out of luck mystery true to his word chores

semester between you and me look up

1. Some people find household ————————————— a bore, but I like to help at home.

2. Who stole the diamond is still a ————————————— .

3. This ————————————— we are going to have a class exhibition.

4. ————————————— , the elf began to help Patrick.

5. Can you ————————————— this word in the dictionary?

6. I started early to be on time, but I was ——————————— . There was a traffic jam!

7. She says she’s got a lot of books, but ———————————— I think most of them are borrowed.

B. Use the clues given below to complete this crossword puzzle.

1. very tired

2. had an angry look on the face

3. short trousers

4. a fault in a machine that prevents it from working properly

5. a small and naughty boy-fairy

6. work that must be done everyday, often boring

7. a basket with a lid

8. gave a short, high-pitched cry

A. In the story Patrick does difficult things he hates to do, because the elf pretends he needs help. Have you ever done something difficult or frightening, by pretending about it in some way? Tell your classmates about it.

Say what you feel about homework. (The words and phrases in the boxes may help you.) Do you think it is useful, even though you may not like it? Form pairs, and speak to each other.

For example:

You may say, “I am not fond of homework.”

Your partner may reply, “But my sister helps me with my lessons at home, and that gives a boost to my marks.”

(not) be fond of (not) take to (not) develop a liking for

(not) appeal to (not) be keen on (not) have a taste for

support assist with the aid of

help be a boon give a boost to

A. This story has a lot of rhyming words, as a poem does. Can you write out some parts of it like a poem, so that the rhymes come at the end of separate lines?

Patrick never did homework. “Too boring,” he said.

He played baseball and hockey and Nintendo instead.

B. Look at these sentences.

1. “Too boring,” he said.

2. Cleaned his room, did his chores.

When we speak, we often leave out words that can easily be guessed. We do not do this when we write, unless we are trying to write as we speak (as in the story).

So, if we were to write carefully, we would say:

 • “Homework is too boring,” he said.

 • He cleaned his room and did his chores.

C. Rewrite the following incomplete sentences carefully, so that the reader does not have to guess what is left out.

1. more and more books

2. too difficult

3. got up late, missed the bus

4. solved the mystery

D . Look at this cartoon by R.K.Laxman. Read the sentence given below the cartoon. Discuss the following questions with your partner.

 • What is it about?

 • Do you find it funny? If so, why?

 • Do you think a cartoon is a serious drawing? Why or why not?

A House, A Home

What is a house?

It’s brick and stone

and wood that’s hard.

Some window glass

and perhaps a yard.

It’s eaves and chimneys

and tile floors

and stucco and roof

and lots of doors.

What is a home?

It’s loving and family

and doing for others.

It’s brothers and sisters

and fathers and mothers.

It’s unselfish acts

and kindly sharing

and showing your loved ones

you’re always caring.

Lorraine M. Halli

Working with the Poem

1. Do you agree with what the poet says? Talk to your partner and complete these sentences.

(i) A house is made of ————————————— ——— —––——— .

(ii) It has ————————————— ——— ————————— ——— — .

(iii) A home is made by ————————————— ——— —––——— .

(iv) It has ————————— ——— —––—————————————— — .

2. Now complete these sentences about your house and home.

(i) My house is ————————————— ——— —––———————

————————————— ——— —––——————————— ——— .

(ii) The best thing about my home is ———————— ——— —––——

Lengthy Process

“So, your son is still going to college,” a man remarked to another. “What is he going to be when he finally graduates?”

Replied the second: “Old”.

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Who Did Patrick’s Homework? Class 6 MCQ Questions with Answers English Chapter 1

Mcq questions for class 6 english honeysuckle chapter 1 who did patrick’s homework with answers.

Question 1. Patrick never did his homework because: (a) he loved to watch T.V. (b) he enjoyed parties (c) he hated homework (d) he was lazy

Question 2. Ignoramus is a person who: (a) is popular (b) lacks education (c) knows literature (d) is arrogant

(b) lacks education

Question 3. When the cat was playing with the doll Patrick: (a) picked it hard (b) grabbed the doll away (c) started shouting (d) gave her milk

(b) grabbed the doll away

Question 4. ‘Little man’s face wrinkled like a dish-cloth’ shows his emotions: (a) of anger (b) of fear (c) of love (d) of hatred

(a) of anger

Question 5. The elf granted a wish: (a) to show its power (b) to keep his promise (c) In return for his protection (d) to make him rich against the cat

Question 6. The elf was helpless and needed: (a) rest (b) educational help (c) practice before working (d) money

(b) educational help

Question 7. The phrasal verb ‘staying up nights’ means: (a) he stayed at night (b) remained awake at night (c) living up nights (d) night-stay

(b) remained awake at night

Question 8. Finally the elf slipped out: (a) as he had become tired (b) as there was no more homework (c) as he wished to avoid Patrick (d) as his slippers pinched him

(b) as there was no more homework

Question 9. The writer emphasizes that: (a) parents should help their children (b) work is worship (c) students should be model kids (d) students should watch Discovery Channel

Question 10. Patrick thought that his cat was playing with (a) Ball (b) Doll (c) Basket (d) Lid

Answer: (b) Doll

Question 11. Number of days was there in the semester (a) 20 days (b) 30 days (c) 35 days (d) 40 days

Answer: (c) 35 days

Question 12. Promise was given by to Patrick (a) Thin (b) Fairy (c) Tall man (d) Fat man

Answer: (b) Fairy

Question 13. Patrick played the games instead of doing homework (a) Hockey and Basketball, Video games (b) Football (c) Cricket (d) Chess

Answer: (a) Hockey and Basketball, Video games

Question 14. The meaning of slyly (a) Quickly (b) Secretively (c) Dimly (d) Silently

Answer: (b) Secretively

Question 15. The homework of Patrick was done by (a) Patrick (b) Tiny man (c) Cat (d) Nobody

Answer: (a) Patrick

it wasn’t a doll at all, but a man of the tiniest size. He had a little wool shirt with old-fashioned britches and a high tall hat much like a witch’s. He yelled, “Save me ! Don’t give me back to the cat. I’ll grant you a wish, I promise you that.”

Question 1. He who yelled was (a) a person (b) an elf (c) a cat (d) a doll

Question 2. He yelled because he feared (a) Patrick (b) a doll (c) a cat (d) a man

Question 3. His dress was (a) out of fashion (b) fashionable (c) black (d) white

(a) out of fashion

Question 4. According to the passage a witch’s hat is (a) small (b) broad (c) woolen (d) high

Question 5. He was making a promise to (a) a cat (b) Patrick (c) a witch (d)you

(b) Patrick

And true to his word, that little elf began to do Patrick’^ homework. Except there was one glitch. The elf didn’t always know what to do and he needed help. “Help me ! Help me !” he’d say. And Patrick would have to help in whatever way.

Question 1. The little elf was doing Patrick’s homework because (a) he liked it (b) he wanted to learn (c) it was the part of an agreement (d) it was what a witch had asked him to do

Question 2. The elf asked for Patrick’s help because (a) Patrick knew everything (b) this was an agreement (c) the elf wanted to trouble him (d) the elf really needed it

(d) the elf really needed it

Question 3. The phrase ‘in whatever way’ implies that Patrick helped (a) the way he liked (b) the way the elf wanted (c) in an ideal manner (d) very willingly

(b) the way the elf wanted

Question 4. The elf did all the homework and so Patrick (a) also least (b) didn’t learn anything (c) was idle (d) was very happy

(a) also least

Question 5. The word ‘glitch’ in the passage means (a) great difficulty (b) small problem (c) point (d) situation

(b) small problem

Patrick got his A’s; his classmates were amazed; his teachers smiled and were full of praise. And his parents ? They wondered what had happened to Patrick. He was now the model kid.

Question 1. Patrick’s A’s made his classmates amazed because (a) Patrick hadn’t worked hard (b) Patrick was a dull boy (c) Patrick had copied (d) they never expected it

(d) they never expected it

Question 2. The teachers were happy and full of praise because (a) Patrick had done so well (b) They were friends of Patrick’s family (c) They were hopeful of Patrick’s brilliant success (d) They knew what the elf had done.

(a) Patrick had done so well

Question 3. The parents wondered at. (a) Patrick’s A’s (b) his teachers’ praise (c) the change in Patrick (d) the amazement of his classmates

Question 4. Patrick became a model kid because of (a) the elf (b) his own hard work (c) his teachers (d) his parents

(b) his own hard work

Question 5. The word which means the opposite of model’ is: (a) modern (b) ancient (c) bad (d) flawed

Who Did Patrick’s Homework? Extra Questions and Answers Class 6 English Honeysuckle

July 28, 2020 by Prasanna

Here we are providing Who Did Patrick’s Homework Extra Questions and Answers Class 6 English Honeysuckle, Extra Questions for Class 6 English was designed by subject expert teachers.

Who Did Patrick’s Homework Extra Questions and Answers Class 6 English Honeysuckle

Who did patrick’s homework extra questions and answers short answer type.

Question 1. Did Patrick like doing homework? Answer: No, Patrick didn’t like it. According to Patrick, homework was too boring.

Question 2. What were the indoor and outdoor games Patrick liked to play? Answer: He liked to play two outdoor games, hockey and basketball and one indoor game, Nintendo.

Question 3. Did the elf-like to do what Patrick had asked? Answer: No, but he had to do it because he had granted a wish to Patrick.

Question 4. What was the tiny man wearing? Answer: The tiny man wore a woollen shirt with old fashioned britches and tall hat.

Question 5. Why did Patrick hate to do a home work? Give your views in details. Answer: Patrick never liked to do his homework. He hated to do his homework because for him it was too boring. Instead of doing his homework, he used to play hockey basketball and Nintendo.

Question 6. How did Patrick get the elf to do his homework? Answer: One day Patrick saw his cat playing with a doll when Patrick grabbed it he found out that it was not a doll but a man of tinniest size. The elf yelled at Patrick to save from the cat and he will grant him a wish. Patrick saved him from the cat and, wished that elf should do his homework for one semester that is for 35 days.

Question 7. What did Patrick think his cat was playing with? What was it really? Answer: Patrick thought that his cat was playing with a doll, but in reality it was an elf (man of tinniest size).

Question 8. Why did the little man grant Patrick a wish? Answer: The little man granted a wish to Patrick because Patrick saved him from cat.

Question 9. What was Patrick’s wish? Answer: Patrick wished that the elf will do all his homework till the end of semester, which was of 35 days.

Question 10. In what subjects did the little man need help, to do Patrick’s homework? Answer: To do Patrick’s homework the little man needed help in English, Mathematics and Human history.

Question 11. How did Patrick help him? Answer: Patrick helped him by bringing books from library, consulting a dictionary, guiding the little man in doing sums of arithmetic and read out portions from history book.

Question 12. Who do you think did Patrick’s homework- the little man, or Patrick himself? Give reasons for your answers. Answer: Patrick himself did his homework as little man did not know anything, in English, math’s and human history. Patrick had to consult dictionary, guide him with math’s rules and helped him to read too. He stayed up at nights and worked hard. Therefore, it was Patrick who did the homework.

Who Did Patrick’s Homework Extra Questions and Answers Long Answer Type

Question 1. While helping the elf in doing the homework, Patrick did his own homework. Do you think self- help is the best help? Answer: Patrick was a lazy boy who love to play hockey, basketball and Nintendo, but when the elf gave him the wish that he would do all his homework for a semester. Patrick became very happy. To his surprise the elf did not know anything about his homework. The elf asked Patrick to help him in English, Mathematics and Human history. To help them Patrick has started going to library, tried to solve the sums, read human history to explain everything to elf.

Question 2. Children don’t like doing homeworks, Explain by giving examples from the chapter about the importance of doing homework. Answer: Homework is a really important task of learning days. It is a kind of revision for the work done in the class; It helps in preparing and understanding the chapter. Patrick did all his homework while he was helping the elf. He studied human history, practiced math and English too.

Who Did Patrick’s Homework Extra Questions and Answers Reference to Context

Question 1. Then one day he found his cat playing with a little doll and he grabbed it away. To his surprise it wasn’t a doll at all, but a man of the tiniest size. He had a little wool shirt with old fashioned britches and a high tall hat much like a witch’s. He yelled, “Save me! Don’t give me back to that cat. I’ll grant you a wish, I promise you that.”

(i) The elf was grabbed by a (ii) Elf promised Patrick to if he saves his life. (iii) Who yelled ‘Save me’? (iv) The hat worn by elf was (v) Synonym of short trouser is Answer: (i) Cat (ii) Grant a wish (iii) Elf (iv) High (v) Britches

Question 2. “I don’t know this word,” the elf squeaked while reading Patrick’s homework. “Get me a dictionary. No, what’s even better, look up the word and sound it out by each letter.” When it came to maths, Patrick was out of luck. “What are times tables?” the elf shrieked. “We elves never need that. And addition and subtraction and division and fractions? Here, sit down beside me, you simply must guide me.” Elves know nothing of human history, to them it’s a mystery. So the little elf, already a shouter, just got louder. “Go to the library, I need books. More and more books. And you can help me read them too.”

(i) The elf took help of Patrick in reading (ii) Elves never Practise (iii) Patrick guided him ….. Mathematics (iv) History was ……… for elves. Answer: (i) to look up for meaning (ii) Maths (iii) in (iv) Mystery

Question 3. Finally, the last day of school arrived and the elf was free to go. As for homework, there was no more, so he quietly and slyly slipped out the back door. Patrick got his A’s; his classmates were amazed; his teachers smiled and were full of praise. And his parents? They wondered what had happened to Patrick. He was now the model kid. Cleaned his room, did his chores, was cheerful, never rude, like he had developed a whole new attitude.

(i) The elf was free to go because (ii) The word similar to the meaning ‘sly’ is (iii) Patrick was the model kid as (iv) Antonym of cheerful is (v) The best achievement of Patrick was that he scored A grade. Answer: (i) It was the last day of the school (ii) Secretively or cunningly (iii) he had developed a new attitude (iv) Sad (v) Had

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Jim Cymbala and Joni Eareckson Tada speak at Convocation

T he Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers and Jim Cymbala led Liberty students at convocation Wednesday, April 17. First, the Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers began the service with worship and ended their performance with the song, “I Speak Jesus.”

Next, Jim Cymbala, the pastor of Brooklyn Tabernacle Church opened in prayer and transitioned into a message from Revelation two and three.

Cymbala discussed the significance of the seven letters that John wrote to the seven churches. He emphasized that because of God’s emotions, people can either make God happy or sad. Jesus wants people to treat him as someone they have fallen in love with, because his love for all humanity is so great.

Next, Cymbala said, “We are to hate what God hates, the deeds that God hates. God knows the toxic, poisonous nature of sin.”

Jim Cymbala spoke about the significance of the seven letters of John to the seven churches | Photo by Carlisle Jarnigan

Cymbala spoke of how God wants us to be wary of the things that he hates.

“When you love someone, you hate anything that will hurt them,” Cymbala said.

The love that God has for people is so great that he hates anything that will hurt people.

After speaking further on the need for Christians to not tolerate things that influence one toward sin, Cymbala concluded his message with an analogy.

“If you would give your all for basketball, how much more would you give to God?” Cymbala said.

Liberty students had the opportunity April 19 to watch an interview with Joni Eareckson Tada conducted by Josh Rutledge. Due to her physical ailments, Tada was unable to travel to Liberty to speak, so Rutledge travelled to the west coast to interview Tada.

Convocation began with a video sharing Tada’s story and her history of visiting Liberty University and Thomas Road Baptist Church. After an accident that left her a quadriplegic, Tada chose not to let her disability define her abilities. She learned to create art, wrote books and spoke out about her story.

Tada is a cancer survivor who continues to share the message of Jesus’s love.

“I wouldn’t trade what I’ve learned in these forty-six years for any time of walking,” Tada said.

screenshot of Josh Rutledge interviewing Joni Eareckson Tada

Josh Rutledge traveled to the west coast to interview Joni Eareckson Tada | photo by Carlisle Jarnigan

Because of her own life experience, Tada believes that knowing Christ intimately requires deep suffering. Tada did not admit this fact sorrowfully, but challenged students to steward the suffering God gives them well.

“All things come at us so we might steward them well,” Tada said.

Tada spoke on our reactions to the suffering God gives us.

“If you really want to know what you believe about God, listen to what comes out of your mouth when you experience suffering,” Tada said.

Tada also spoke on our need for change.

“It’s a constant journey,” Tada said.

Tada explained that to change, people must go through suffering. Although Tada has gone through trials including a case of double pneumonia, she remained steadfast.

“Sometimes I lay in bed, I am so happy, and I am in so much pain,” Tada said.

She chooses to see Christ even when her circumstances seem hopeless.

Tada told students to be intentional about their sanctification by bringing God into the middle of everything that they do.

“You’re being sanctified anytime you bring God into the middle of something,” Tada said.

Rutledge concluded the interview by asking Tada to pray.

“I really liked (Tada’s) point on encouraging the best in other people,” sophomore Mary Clara Dees said. “Look for the glory of God in everyone. If you don’t see it in someone, nurture it. Applaud and encourage the good in others and look for the best in people.”

Lunney is a news reporter for the Liberty Champion.