THAI-RIFFIC! By Oliver Phommavanh ~ Blooms Taxonomy Questions
CREATE
> Propose a new name for the restaurant, still incorporating ‘Thai’.
> Design a new flyer for the restaurant.
> How would you change the visual aspects and design of the shop to be more appealing?
> Create a new front cover for the book.
EVALUATING
> What are the pros and cons of owning a Thai restaurant?
> What are the pros and cons of having a Chinese restaurant across the street from your Thai restaurant?
> What might it be like if Alberts parents didn't own the Thai restaurant?
ANALYSING
> What is the difference between Thai-Riffic and Wok N Roll?
> How do you think each family member feels about the Thai restaurant? Give examples from the text.
> What might the reasons be that Albert doesn’t like his Thai heritage?
APPLYING
> Write a detailed explanation of how nicknames can have a positive or negative impact, relate this to Albert and incorporate your own personal experiences if you can.
> Do you have a cultural heritage? Has this influenced your life experiences?
COMPREHENDING
> Who are the main characters in this text? Who are the supporting characters? How do you know this?
> Describe the atmosphere/decore of the Thai-Riffic restaurant. Compare this another restaurant you go to or have seen.
> What does Albert mean when he says he is ‘fake Aussie’?
KNOWLEDGE AND REMEMBERING
> Why did the Thai-Riffic restaurant change the look of the signs/flyers?
> What were the names Alberts family members?
> Who used to greet Albert with the traditional Thai greeting?
> What was the name of the restaurant across the road?









