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Gregory, the Terrible Eater

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  • What do Gregory's parents try to do?
    They try to teach Gregory to eat junk food.
  • How does the story end?
    Gregory's family enjoys "balanced" meals together.
  • What foods does Gregory like to eat?
    Gregory likes to eat healthy foods, not junk food.
  • What do Gregory's parents like to eat?
    Tin cans, tires, bottles, and other junk.
  • What does "healthy" mean?
    Good for your body and helps you grow strong.
  • Have you ever liked a food that your family didn't expect you to like?
    answers will vary
  • What does Gregory like to eat instead?
    Fruits, vegetables, eggs, fish, and other healthy foods.
  • Why were Gregory's parents confused by his eating habits?
    His parents were confused because Gregory didn't eat like all the other goats.
  • What does "terrible" mean in the title?
    It means very bad—in the parents' opinion, Gregory was a terrible eater because he did not eat goat food.
  • What foods do Gregory's parents serve him for breakfast?
    Foods like old shoes, cans, and tires.
  • Does Gregory enjoy eating junk food?
    No, he does not.
  • How do you think Gregory felt when he had to eat goat food?
    answers will vary
  • Why did Gregory's parents offer him so much junk to eat?
    They wanted Gregory to learn that if he ate too much, he would get sick.
  • How do Gregory's parents feel at the end of the story?
    They are happy with Gregory's eating habits.
  • How is Gregory different from his parents?
    Gregory likes healthy food, while his parents like junk.
  • When Gregory starts eating too much his parents tell him not to eat like a ...
    pig.
  • What does revolting mean?
    Revolting means disgusting or yucky.
  • What did Gregory's parents do to try to change his eating habits?
    Gregory's parents encouraged him to try "goat" foods. They also took him to the Dr.
  • Why is the story funny?
    Because the goats think eating tires and cans is normal.
  • What does it mean to be a "fussy eater"?
    A "fussy eater" is picky, and only likes certain foods.
  • Who is the main character?
    Gregory
  • What food would you put on your perfect dinner plate?
    answers will vary
  • Who changes by the end of the story?
    Both Gregory and his parents change.
  • Why do you think Gregory kept eating healthy foods even when his parents wanted him to change?
    He liked healthy foods and knew what he enjoyed.
  • Why do Gregory's parents think he is a terrible eater?
    Gregory's parents think he is a terrible eater because he doesn't eat foods that the other goats eat.
  • What is your favorite healthy food?
    answers will vary
  • What kind of animal is Gregory?
    Gregory is a goat.
  • What is a town dump?
    the beach
    a library
    a place where people leave trash
    a place to wash your car
  • What surprised you most in the story?
    Possible answer: Gregory's parents ended up eating healthy foods.
  • How do Gregory's parents feel at the beginning of the story?
    They are concerned and confused.
  • What character trait does Gregory show?
    He is confident and independent.
  • What might have happened if Gregory never told his parents how he felt?
    answers will vary
  • What is a habit?
    A habit is an automatic behavior learned through repetition.
  • What was the problem in the story?
    Gregory's parents are worried about his eating. He is not eating like the other goats.
  • If you could give Gregory one healthy snack, what would it be?
    answers will vary
  • What lesson can we learn from Gregory?
    It's okay to be different and make healthy choices.
  • How would you describe Gregory's parents?
    answers will vary
  • Would you rather eat Gregory's food or his parents' food? Why?
    answers will vary
  • What was your favorite part of the story?
    answers will vary
  • What is the main lesson of the story?
    The main lesson is the importance of finding a healthy balance in your diet and being open to trying new foods.
  • Do you think Gregory's parents made a good decision at the end? Why?
    answers will vary
  • Why are Gregory's parents worried about him?
    He does not eat the foods that goats are supposed to eat.
  • How would you describe Gregory?
    answers will vary