Lesson 1: Who Did Patrick’s Homework? — Summary, Word Meanings, Grammar & 12-Type Comprehension
About the Lesson
Book: Honeysuckle (Main Reader) · Lesson 1: Who Did Patrick’s Homework? · Author: Carol Moore
Use this page as a complete classroom resource: summary, hard words, grammar, figures of speech, character sketch, and a full 12-skill comprehension test with answer-key toggle.
Introduction
Who Did Patrick’s Homework? is an engaging story about Patrick, a boy who hates homework. After rescuing a tiny elf, he thinks he has found an easy way out: the elf promises to do his homework. But the elf knows nothing and keeps asking Patrick for help. In guiding the elf, Patrick ends up studying hard himself and transforms into a responsible student.
Summary of the Lesson
1) Patrick’s Nature
Patrick loves games but dislikes homework and considers it boring.
2) The Elf Appears
Patrick saves a tiny elf from his cat. The elf promises to do Patrick’s homework for a semester.
3) The Elf’s Problem
The elf is ignorant of school subjects. He constantly asks for meanings, spellings, and help in sums. Patrick must read, explain, and solve problems to guide him.
4) Hidden Truth
Patrick thinks the elf is doing the work, but in reality, Patrick himself is learning everything.
5) Transformation
By semester’s end, Patrick becomes a model student—neat, punctual, and hardworking. The story’s message is clear: hard work is the real magic.
Moral of the Story
There are no shortcuts to success. True learning comes from one’s own effort, not from magic or relying on others.
Hard / Difficult Words & Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Homework | Work assigned to do at home |
| Ignoramus | An ignorant or uneducated person |
| Amazed | Greatly surprised |
| Squeaked | Spoke in a high-pitched voice |
| Shrieked | Screamed loudly |
| Bewitched | Under a magical spell |
| Scowled | Made an angry or frowning face |
| Dragged | Pulled with effort |
| Grimaced | Twisted face in pain or disgust |
| Assignment | Work or task given |
| Glitched | Minor fault or error |
| Jeered | Mocked or made fun of |
| Slyly | Secretly, cunningly |
Grammar from the Text
Tenses
- “Patrick never did his homework.” → Simple Past
- “He hated homework.” → Simple Past
- “The little man began to do Patrick’s homework.” → Past action (Simple Past context)
Types of Sentences
| Sentence | Type |
|---|---|
| “Who did Patrick’s homework?” | Interrogative |
| “Patrick was lucky to find an elf.” | Declarative |
| “Do your homework yourself!” | Imperative |
| “What a surprise!” | Exclamatory |
Voice Change
| Active | Passive |
|---|---|
| Patrick did his homework. | Homework was done by Patrick. |
| The elf helped Patrick. | Patrick was helped by the elf. |
Narration
Direct: Elf said, “I’ll help you if you save me.”
Indirect: The elf said that he would help him if he saved him.
Parts of Speech (Examples)
| Word | Part of Speech |
|---|---|
| Patrick | Noun |
| did | Verb |
| his | Pronoun (possessive determiner) |
| homework | Noun |
| lazy | Adjective |
| very | Adverb |
| and | Conjunction |
| wow! | Interjection |
Figures of Speech
| Figure | Example | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Personification | The elf “did homework” | Magical creature acting like a human |
| Irony | Patrick thinks the elf worked, but Patrick did | Opposite of expectation |
| Alliteration | “Patrick played perfect games.” | Repetition of consonant sound (p) |
Character Sketch
| Character | Traits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick | Lazy → Hardworking | Represents student transformation |
| Elf | Ignorant but honest | Catalyst for Patrick’s change |
Comprehension Passage
Patrick never did his homework. He found it boring and useless. One day, he saved a little elf from his cat. In return, the elf promised to do all of Patrick’s homework till the end of the semester. However, the elf did not know much about human subjects. He kept asking Patrick for help. Patrick studied hard to guide him. In the end, Patrick scored good grades and became a model student.
12 Types of Testing Skills
1 Very Short Answers
- Who was the main character? Patrick
- What did Patrick hate? Homework
- Who promised to do his homework? The elf
- What change came in Patrick? He became responsible
2 Short Answers
- Why did Patrick think the elf would help him? Because the elf promised to do his homework.
- How did Patrick become a model student? He learned by helping the elf with every task.
3 MCQs
- What did the elf ask in return for his freedom?
Patrick’s help
- Moral of the story?
Hard work is the key to success
4 Fill in the Blanks
- Patrick saved a little ________ from his cat. elf
- The elf promised to do Patrick’s ________. homework
- Patrick became ________ by the end. responsible
5 True / False
| Statement | Answer |
|---|---|
| Patrick loved homework. | False |
| The elf knew everything. | False |
| Patrick improved. | True |
6 Match the Following
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| Patrick | Lazy at first |
| Elf | Promised help |
| Homework | Boring to Patrick |
| Result | Patrick changed |
7 Vocabulary / Word Meaning
- Ignoramus → Ignorant person
- Hardworking → Diligent / Industrious
- Bewitched → Under a spell
8 Grammar Practice
- Identify the tense: “Patrick never did his homework.” → Simple Past
- Change voice: “The elf helped Patrick.” → Patrick was helped by the elf.
9 Reference to Context
“The little man kept his word, but he needed Patrick’s help again and again.”
- Who was the little man? The elf
- Why did he need help? He didn’t know the subjects.
- What was the result? Patrick learned everything.
10 Critical Thinking (HOTS)
Do you think the elf truly did Patrick’s homework? No. Patrick did the actual work while guiding the elf.
11 Life Skill / Value
What does the story teach students? Responsibility and the value of hard work.
12 Long Answer
Describe Patrick’s change. From lazy and careless to sincere and hardworking due to his own sustained effort.
Extended Paragraph Exercise
Patrick was an ordinary boy who hated doing homework. He preferred to play games and watch TV instead of studying. One day, while rescuing a tiny elf from his cat, he received a strange promise. The elf offered to do Patrick’s homework for an entire semester. However, the elf was completely ignorant of human studies and needed Patrick’s help at every step. As a result, Patrick spent long hours reading, writing, and solving sums to guide the elf. In the end, Patrick became a hardworking and responsible student. Everyone admired his transformation, though Patrick never realized that it was his own effort that changed him.
MCQs
- Patrick disliked homework because it was ___ → boring
- What did Patrick save the elf from? → A cat
- What is the story’s theme? → Hard work leads to success
Fill in the Blanks
- Patrick was an ________ boy. → ordinary
- The elf was ________ of human studies. → ignorant
- Patrick became ________ in the end. → hardworking
Vocabulary (Synonyms & Antonyms)
| Word | Synonym |
|---|---|
| Ignorant | Uneducated / Uninformed |
| Responsible | Dutiful / Reliable |
| Rescuing | Saving |
| Transformation | Change / Improvement |
| Word | Antonym |
|---|---|
| Lazy | Active / Industrious |
| Hardworking | Idle |
| Ordinary | Extraordinary |
| Admired | Criticized |
Grammar Practice
- Identify the tense: “Patrick became a hardworking student.” → Simple Past
- Change to Passive Voice: “Patrick helped the elf.” → The elf was helped by Patrick.
- Combine using ‘because’: “Patrick studied hard. He wanted to help the elf.” → Patrick studied hard because he wanted to help the elf.
- Indirect speech: Elf said, “I will do your homework.” → The elf said that he would do his homework.
Parts of Speech (Testing)
| Word | Part of Speech | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick | Noun | Subject |
| hated | Verb | Action |
| homework | Noun | Object |
| boring | Adjective | Quality |
| carefully | Adverb | Manner |
| and | Conjunction | Connector |
| wow! | Interjection | Emotion |
HOTS & Life Skill
HOTS: Why did Patrick change? He developed study habits while helping the elf.
Life Skill: Lesson — Self-effort is the real success formula.
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