Real or Fake #10


(1) Read the story. (2) Tell the story in your own words. (3) Ask the questions.
Legend has it that a magical goose appears on Christmas Eve depositing sweets in the nooks and crannies of Polish towns. Children take part in a scavenger hunt by following clues left by their parents and trying to collect as many goodies as they can find. But the real prize is the goose itself. Just before sunset, a goose is dressed in a red coat and released in the town square. Whoever catches it gets to have the magical goose for Christmas dinner.
Vocabulary
nooks and crannies = small spaces that are difficult to access

take part in = participate in

scavenger hunt = a game in which people must collect a number of items in a given period of time

goodies = special or nice things, eg: sweets, rewards, prizes

Comprehension Questions
  1. In which country does this take place?
  2. Who participates in the scavenger hunt?
  3. What happens if you catch the goose?
Discussion Questions
  1. Which sounds more fun: the scavenger hunt or the goose chase?
  2. What are your favorite holiday activities?
  3. Have you ever eaten goose?
  4. Describe your ideal holiday dinner.