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Friends- Rachel teaches Ben pranks

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Warm-up Questions

What is a prank, and can it ever be friendly?
From the title, who do you think is teaching someone, and what might go wrong?
What are some common pranks children learn from adults or friends?

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Friends- Rachel teaches Ben pranks

Talking about pranks and learning a trick (00:00 – 01:49)

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1. Why does the speaker say she is not Ben’s daddy’s girlfriend anymore?

Because Ben didn’t like her
Because they were on a break
Because she moved away
Because she got married

2. Which prank does the speaker describe involving breakfast?

Hiding cereal bowls
Freezing the spoon in ice
Switching the sugar for the salt
Putting hot sauce in milk

3. What happens in the quarter prank the speaker explains?

The coin leaves a black line down the person’s face
The coin disappears in someone’s hand
The coin gets stuck to the person’s forehead
The person swallows the coin by mistake

Friends- Rachel teaches Ben pranks

A complaint about a toilet prank (01:49 – 03:49)

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1. What prank did Ben learn that caused a mess?

Blackening a quarter
Saran wrap on the toilet seat
Jumping out of closets
Switching sugar for salt

2. Why is the person especially upset about the toilet prank?

It broke the toilet
They were barefoot
It hurt Ben
It happened at school

3. What does the speaker tell Ben to do now?

Do more pranks but only at home
Teach the prank to a friend
Only do pranks on weekends
Stop doing pranks because his dad doesn’t like them

Friends- Rachel teaches Ben pranks

Apologies, boundaries, and who should teach pranks (03:49 – 04:55)

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1. What does the speaker apologize for not doing?

Telling him about the line down his face
Cleaning up the bathroom
Bringing sugar for the coffee
Asking permission to visit Carol

2. What nickname does the speaker say Ben gave her?

Fun Aunt Rachel
Cool Teacher Rachel
Prank Queen Rachel
Best Rachel

3. Why does the other person say Ben might need someone to teach him these things?

Because he watches too much TV
Because he is afraid of the dark
Because he has no brothers or sisters
Because he is starting a new school

Friends- Rachel teaches Ben pranks

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1. What is the main conflict in this clip?

Two adults argue about what to put in coffee
One adult encourages pranks, while another thinks pranks are mean and shouldn’t be taught
Someone lost money because of a quarter trick
Ben refuses to listen to anyone

2. How does the speaker feel about being called “fun Aunt Rachel”?

Confused and worried
Pleased and proud
Embarrassed and angry
Indifferent

3. Which idea best matches the message about pranks in the clip?

Adults should prank children to teach discipline
Children should never joke around
Pranks are always harmless
Pranks are useful but should have limits and consider other people’s feelings

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Friends- Rachel teaches Ben pranks

Where is the line between a funny prank and a mean prank? Give examples.
Do you agree with teaching children pranks? Why or why not?
If someone played a prank on you that embarrassed you, how would you want them to apologize?
What are safer alternatives to pranks that still make people laugh?