ch-1 Who Did Patrick’s Homework Class 6 Summary notes | class 6th English Honeysuckle

Who Did Patrick’s Homework Introduction

This is a wonderful story that has presented Magical realism (which means something that is not magic but a belief) in a beautiful manner. A boy Patrick who gets inspired and feels propelled to work hard by an imaginary elf (a supernatural being). He is not only able to complete his work rather scores high grades. This story conveys the message that self help works wonders.

 

Who Did Patrick’s Homework Summary

Who Did Patrick’s Homework Summary – Patrick was an active boy who loved outdoor games like hockey and basketball. He was an enthusiastic player but somehow was not interested in studies. Because of his poor interest in studies, he shirked work and was warned strictly by his teacher.

closely, he found that it was a small man-elf (a supernatural being). He was wearing a woolen shirt, a tall hat, and breeches. He was scared of a cat and needed help. He pleaded (requested) Patrick to save him and in return, he promised to grant him a wish.

Patrick felt happy and called himself a fortunate one. He asked the elf to do his homework in return. Though the elf was not ready for it yet, he offered to do this for him for 35 days (one semester).

However, a  problem arose when the elf told that he knew nothing of maths and history. He needed help to do these subjects. Patrick agreed and brought many books to read and consult. He sat next to the elf and put in a hard toll to complete the work.

Exactly after 35 days when the semester was over, the elf went away quietly. Patrick scored a grade ‘A’ in all the subjects. Everyone appreciated him. He became a very different person who was hardworking, generous, and an exemplary boy.

Patrick thought it is of who helped him score high but in reality, it was Patrick

Who Did Patrick’s Homework Explanation

PATRICK never did homework. “Too boring,” he said. He played hockey and basketball and Nintendo instead. His teachers told him, “Patrick! Do your homework or you won’t learn a thing.” And it’s true, sometimes he did feel like an ignoramus. But what could he do? He hated homework.

Nintendo: a video game
Ignoramus:  an ignorant person, who lacks education

Patrick never did his homework because he found it boring. Instead, he played outdoor games like hockey and basketball. He also liked to play video games like Nintendo. His teacher warned him to complete his homework otherwise, he won’t be able to learn anything. It was a fact because at times, he used to feel like an ignorant person who was completely helpless in this regard. He had no interest in studies and homework.

Then one day he found his cat playing with a little doll and he grabbed it away. To his surprise, it wasn’t a doll at all, but a man of the tiniest size. He had a little wool shirt with old-fashioned britches and a tall hat much like a witch’s. He yelled, “Save me! Don’t give me back to that cat. I’ll grant you a wish, I promise you that.”

britches: breeches, or short trousers. The writer here spells it, for fun, to rhyme with the word ‘witch’s’.
grabbed: caught
tiniest: smallest

Patrick couldn’t believe his luck to have the answer to all of his problems here . He said, “Only if you do all my homework till the end of the semester, that’s 35 days. If you do a
good enough job, I could even get A’s.”

Lucky::fortunate
problems: difficulties
semester:a half or quarter term in school or university

It was difficult for Patrick to accept that he was so fortunate to get an answer or solution to all his difficulties through this tiny man. So he asked him if he could do his homework till the end of the semester, that is a period of 35 days to help him score ‘A’ grade.Patrick was thinking that with elf’s help ,he can improve his grades.

The little man’s face wrinkled like a dishcloth thrown in the hamper. He kicked his legs and doubled his fists and he grimaced and scowled and  pursed his lips, “Oh, am I cursed! But
I’ll do it.”

dishcloth: a cloth used for washing dishes
hamper: a basket with a lid
Grimaced,scowled, pursed his lips:his face had these expressions,showing disgust,anger and disapproval
Wrinkled : slight folds on skin because of old age
Cursed:ill fated

After hearing this, the little man’s face gave a look of cloth lying in the basket used for washing dishes. He showed his disapproval for the work by kicking legs,doubling his fists and making unhappy faces. He asked if he was that unfortunate to do that task. But he promised to do the work.

And true to his word, that little elf began to do Patrick’s homework. Except there was one glitch. The elf didn’t always know what to do and he needed help. “Help me! Help me!” he’d say. And Patrick would have to help — in whatever way.“I don’t know this word,” the elf