NEWS BREAK

Now why so loving, darling?

And why the sudden kiss?

You’d help me with some little jobs?

For goodness sake, what’s this?

Your face is clean for once, dear.

Your clothes without a crease.

You saved your luncheon money?

Will wonder never cease?

No dropping of your school books

No shrieking, childish treble.

Today you are a lamb, dear,

Where yesterday, a rebel.

But surely you’re some stranger,No rage or hullabaloo

Come closer, let me look, dear

Can this be REALLY you?

Now were you struck by lightning?

Or were you stunned at sport?

???

Ah….

Now I see the reason…

You’ve brought your school report!

Stanza 1The parent is surprised that the

child has a sudden change in behaviour.

The child has become a loving person and even gives a kiss

The child also suddenly helps with house chores.

The parent is bewildered

Stanza 2The parents cannot believe that

the child’s face is clean and his clothes are neat without any wrinkles

The child also saved his lunch money

The parent is totally dumbfounded

Stanza 3The child also does not drop any

of his/ her book around the house.

The child also does not scream and shout

That day, the child is as innocent and gentle as a lamb, unlike his/ her usual rebellious attitude

Stanza 4The parent begins to wonder if

the child is a strangerThe child does not make any

noiseThe parent wants to have a

clearer look to confirm the identity of the child

Stanza 5The parent wonders if lightning

has struck the child, or if he was shocked while playing sports.

However, the parent finally finds out the truth

The child has brought home his school report

SettingNo specific time frame is

mentioned, but the child probably just returned from school

Place : At home

PersonaA parent who is puzzled to see

his/her child’s sudden change of behaviour.

Themes

Having an ulterior motive

* The child is rather sly* He is behaving well for a reason* He brought home is report card which may contain bad grades* He tries to win his parent’s heart by behaving well

Disobedient

* The child is describe to be naughty and disobedient most of the time * That is why the parent is very surprised to see him behaving well

MORAL VALUE

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We must try to behave well at all times and not only

on certain occasions

We must have the courage to face

unpleasant consequences

instead of finding excuses