Pass the parcel

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/pass-the-parcel

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the game type?Traditional party game
2. What is the primary cultural association?United Kingdom
3. Why do we unwrap the parcel when the music stops?The music stopping tells the player it’s their turn to remove a layer and see a small prize, a motto, or a challenge, which makes the game more exciting.
4. How many layers can be in the parcel?The parcel can have many layers, each with a different prize or challenge. Sometimes more than one layer can be removed at a time.

Delayed Gratification: The ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward in favor of a later, more valuable reward.
Socio-Developmental Skills: Abilities related to social interaction, emotional regulation, and cognitive growth.
Cultural Resonance: The quality of being meaningful and significant to a particular culture or society.