The alien family The Human family What became crap? Larry Jackie Debbie Marty Amber Abby What became crap? Max

Marty: You're gonna be paying for them for the next three years. Part 1: At first, … Marty: You're gonna be paying for them for the next three years. 1. Did the presents cost a lot? A. Yes. B. No. C. Not given. 2. Why did Debbie and Marty move the presents to the aliens’? A. Because they wanted to give the presents to the aliens. B. Because they needed to hide the presents from their kids. C. Because there was no space in their house. √ √

Part 2: Then, … 3. Which of the following presents was not included in the kids’ wishes? A. Snowboard. B. Dress. C. Ipad. √ 4. What did the mother Debbie decide to do? A. She decided to give the presents to her children. B. She decided to buy more presents. C. She decided to return the presents. √ Debbie: We return the presents and use the money for the trip!

Part 3: Later, … 5. Write “True” or “False” to the following statements. 1) _________ The aliens gave the presents away. 2) _________ The aliens destroyed the presents. 3) _________ The aliens held on to the presents. 4) _________ The aliens played with the presents. True True False True Marty: You were supposed to hold on to our gifts for a few days, not give them away! Debbie: Or destroy them!

Santa Claus

Part 4: At last, … 6: 1) What did Santa Claus tell Abby? Abby: He reminded me to be _________ even when no one was _________ and never forget what Christmas is all about.” good watching

6: 2) What is Christmas about? Debbie: Christmas is about _________ and ________ and the joy of ________________. The _____ are just one tiny part of it. family smiles being together gifts

Retelling: Tell the story “Merry Crap-mas” to your partner by using the words on the blackboard.

Tell the story “Merry Crap-mas” to others. Homework Tell the story “Merry Crap-mas” to others.