Medlars

Medlars are usually harvested during which season?

What process is necessary before medlars can be eaten?

What does the inside of a medlar taste like after it has been bletted?

How do you know when a medlar is ready to eat?

Describe at least three uses for medlars besides eating them raw.

Explain why medlar seeds should not be eaten.

What kind of environment do medlar trees prefer to grow in?

In which period of history were medlars especially popular in Britain?

What is the purpose of the text on pages 1-2?

• To tell a fictional story about fruit

• To explain what medlars are and how to eat them

• To persuade people to grow medlars

How is the article about medlars organised?

• It starts with a story, then gives facts about growing medlars

• It explains the process of eating medlars first, then describes their history

• It begins by describing medlars and explaining how to blet them. It concludes with additional information about their history and uses.