Question

wedding wars: paper 2, part a guided notes

1. orangemount is a seven - hour drive from greystone city.
2. carla’s parents will be paying for all the food and entertainment of the guests at the wedding reception.
3. lydia used to be a violinist in an orchestra.
4. the middle cs have had mixed reviews on social media.
5. matilda holds monthly supper clubs for food lovers, and her food blogs have gone viral.
6. lydia is frightened of large animals.

	beauville hotel	orangemount farm

| advantages | 1

2 | 1

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disadvantage

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exit activity: making the big decision

1. after today’s lesson, i recommend (city or country) ____________ because

_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________.

1. one supporting detail is ___________________________________________

_______________________________________________________.

1. another important detail is ________________________________________

_______________________________________________________.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the given information and the table to determine advantages/disadvantages and make a recommendation. Let's assume we choose Orangemount Farm (country) for the recommendation.

Step 1: Analyze Orangemount Farm Advantages/Disadvantages

• Advantages of Orangemount Farm:

1. Matilda (who has viral food blogs and supper clubs) might be related to unique food experiences.
2. Lydia’s fear of large animals? Wait, no—maybe the farm’s ambiance. Wait, the given facts: 15 (7 - hour drive is a disadvantage), 16 (Carla’s parents pay for food/entertainment—maybe a hotel advantage), 17 (Lydia was a violinist—entertainment), 18 (Middle Cs mixed reviews), 19 (Matilda’s food blogs viral), 20 (Lydia fears large animals—disadvantage for farm if it has large animals).

• Disadvantage of Orangemount Farm:

1. 7 - hour drive (fact 15) makes it hard for guests.
2. Lydia fears large animals (fact 20) if farm has them.

Step 2: Fill the Table (Example)

	Beauville Hotel (City)	Orangemount Farm (Country)
Disadvantage	1. Maybe higher cost (not stated) <br> 2. Less unique venue	1. 7 - hour drive (fact 15) <br> 2. Lydia fears large animals (fact 20)

Step 3: Exit Activity (Example Answers)

1. I recommend country (Orangemount Farm) because it offers unique food experiences from Matilda and a charming farm setting, despite the drive.
2. One supporting detail is “Matilda holds monthly supper clubs for food lovers, and her food blogs have gone viral” (fact 19).
3. Another important detail is the potential for a memorable, rustic wedding ambiance (implied, or use fact 17: “Lydia used to be a violinist” for entertainment if farm uses live music).

Final Answers (Example)

Table (Advantages/Disadvantages)

• Beauville Hotel - Advantages:

1. Carla’s parents pay for food/entertainment (fact 16)
2. Closer to Greystone City (no 7 - hour drive)

• Beauville Hotel - Disadvantage:

1. Less unique venue (compared to a farm)

• Orangemount Farm - Advantages:

1. Matilda’s viral food blogs (fact 19)
2. Rustic, unique wedding setting

• Orangemount Farm - Disadvantage:

1. 7 - hour drive (fact 15)
2. Lydia fears large animals (fact 20)

Exit Activity

1. I recommend country (Orangemount Farm) because it provides a unique food experience with Matilda’s renowned cooking and a one - of - a - kind farm atmosphere, which will make the wedding unforgettable.
2. One supporting detail is “Matilda holds monthly supper clubs for food lovers, and her food blogs have gone viral” (fact 19), ensuring guests will enjoy exceptional cuisine.
3. Another important detail is that a farm wedding can create a cozy, intimate environment, contrasting with a typical hotel reception.

(Note: The table and exit activity depend on interpreting the given facts. Adjust based on the text’s context!)

Answer:

To solve this, we analyze the given information and the table to determine advantages/disadvantages and make a recommendation. Let's assume we choose Orangemount Farm (country) for the recommendation.

Step 1: Analyze Orangemount Farm Advantages/Disadvantages

• Advantages of Orangemount Farm:

1. Matilda (who has viral food blogs and supper clubs) might be related to unique food experiences.
2. Lydia’s fear of large animals? Wait, no—maybe the farm’s ambiance. Wait, the given facts: 15 (7 - hour drive is a disadvantage), 16 (Carla’s parents pay for food/entertainment—maybe a hotel advantage), 17 (Lydia was a violinist—entertainment), 18 (Middle Cs mixed reviews), 19 (Matilda’s food blogs viral), 20 (Lydia fears large animals—disadvantage for farm if it has large animals).

• Disadvantage of Orangemount Farm:

1. 7 - hour drive (fact 15) makes it hard for guests.
2. Lydia fears large animals (fact 20) if farm has them.

Step 2: Fill the Table (Example)

	Beauville Hotel (City)	Orangemount Farm (Country)
Disadvantage	1. Maybe higher cost (not stated) <br> 2. Less unique venue	1. 7 - hour drive (fact 15) <br> 2. Lydia fears large animals (fact 20)

Step 3: Exit Activity (Example Answers)

1. I recommend country (Orangemount Farm) because it offers unique food experiences from Matilda and a charming farm setting, despite the drive.
2. One supporting detail is “Matilda holds monthly supper clubs for food lovers, and her food blogs have gone viral” (fact 19).
3. Another important detail is the potential for a memorable, rustic wedding ambiance (implied, or use fact 17: “Lydia used to be a violinist” for entertainment if farm uses live music).

Final Answers (Example)

Table (Advantages/Disadvantages)

• Beauville Hotel - Advantages:

1. Carla’s parents pay for food/entertainment (fact 16)
2. Closer to Greystone City (no 7 - hour drive)

• Beauville Hotel - Disadvantage:

1. Less unique venue (compared to a farm)

• Orangemount Farm - Advantages:

1. Matilda’s viral food blogs (fact 19)
2. Rustic, unique wedding setting

• Orangemount Farm - Disadvantage:

1. 7 - hour drive (fact 15)
2. Lydia fears large animals (fact 20)

Exit Activity

1. I recommend country (Orangemount Farm) because it provides a unique food experience with Matilda’s renowned cooking and a one - of - a - kind farm atmosphere, which will make the wedding unforgettable.
2. One supporting detail is “Matilda holds monthly supper clubs for food lovers, and her food blogs have gone viral” (fact 19), ensuring guests will enjoy exceptional cuisine.
3. Another important detail is that a farm wedding can create a cozy, intimate environment, contrasting with a typical hotel reception.

(Note: The table and exit activity depend on interpreting the given facts. Adjust based on the text’s context!)