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^ 5 j Closer Reading Answer in your notebook . 1 The following questions are about the fads on pages 37 and 38 . a Which fads involve taking care of something ? $ Which fads involve wearing something ? c Which fads involve playing with something ? 2 In what ways are POGs and the Hula Hoop different from the other fads ? 3 Look at the descriptions of the Pet Rocks and the Tamagotchi again . £ What do these fads have in common ? $ Why do you think fads like these keep coming back in different forms ? 4 The Fads Online site gives information about the number of Pet Rocks and the number of Hula Hoops that were sold . Which information is more surprising ? Explain why . 5 Which of the four fads in Fads Online do you find the most unusual ? Why ? After Reading 1 Choose a fad you have heard about . Talk to family and friends to find out what they know about the fad . Follow the steps below to help you collect information about it . B Make a list of questions . When did it start ? Where did it start ? How long ... ? S > Collect the information under the following headings : Name of fad Description of fad When it was popular Interesting information c Use your notes to write a description of the fad . Use the paragraphs on page 38 as models . 2 In groups discuss the fads that you wrote about . Decide which of the fads could be popular again and explain why . Then tell the class what your group decided . 3 How do you think most fads begin and become popular ?
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