Fancy Pants: Activities

Here are some fun activities to help you learn new words. They are not tests! 



How much did you understand? 


1. What is Roy's Pearson's occupation? 


2. What is the name of the dry cleaners?

3. What did Roy Pearson say about the trousers returned to him?

4. How much did Roy Pearson say his trousers cost?

5. How much compensation does Judge Pearson ask for?

6. Why did he ask for so much compensation?

7. Who does Judge Pearson employ as a lawyer?

8. What does the judge in this case feel about the 'satisfaction guaranteed' sign?

Vocabulary



 


Writing

1. Imagine you are Judge Roy Pearson. Write a list of reasons why you think you deserve $64 million



2. You are the judge in the case. Write a letter to a friend about what happened.


Classroom activities 

1. Role play the following scenes: 



a) The court case. A prosecution lawyer gives the case for the Roy Pearson: the defence lawyer for Custom Cleaners replies.

Possible roles: Ruben Carate, Tony Diaz, other employees.

b) A television debate involving Roy Pearson and the family running Custom Cleaners.

Possible roles: various members of the Chung family, Roy Pearson, the television presenter.