8 Questions
Why did Margie hate school in the story?
Because she had to study at regular days and hours
In the story, what are the main features of the mechanical teachers?
Strict discipline and advanced technology
How does Tommy describe the old kind of teachers in the story?
As strict and unemotional
Why did Margie think that the old kind of school must have been fun?
Because there was no regular schedule for attending school
Do you agree with Margie that schools today are more fun than in the story?
No, because traditional schools had more human interaction
What was the reason behind Tommy's teacher being taken away for nearly a month in the story?
Due to a malfunction in the history sector
"The report must be read carefully so that performance can be improved." Which adverbs correctly fill in the blanks?
carefully, improved
"The teacher shook her head sorrowfully." Which adverb best fills in the blank?
sorrowfully
Study Notes
The Story's Setting and Education System
- The story is set in the future, where schools and books as we know them may not exist
- In this future, education is likely to be facilitated through computers and technology
Old School System
- In the past, there were teachers who taught boys and girls, gave homework, and asked questions
- These teachers were men and women who taught students in a special building
- Students of the same age learned the same thing, unlike in the future where each child is taught differently
Comparison of Old and New Education Systems
- In the past, teachers were human beings, whereas in the future, they may be mechanical or digital
- The old system had a more personalized approach, while the new system seems more standardized
- The old system had physical schools and teachers, whereas the new system may have virtual classrooms and digital teachers
Margie's and Tommy's Conversations
- Margie and Tommy discussed how teaching was done in the past, with human teachers and physical schools
- Margie's mother believed that a teacher should be adjusted to fit the mind of each student
- Tommy explained to Margie how schools worked in the past, with students going to a special building to learn
Reflection on the Story
- The story makes the reader think about the potential changes that might occur in the education system in the future
- It highlights the differences between traditional teaching methods and modern technological advancements
Test your knowledge on Chapter 7 of 'The Fun They Had' by rationalising the text and understanding the interactions between characters. Explore the plot involving a man being a teacher in an unconventional setting.
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