An Ohio woman who was found guilty of assault for throwing a burrito bowl at a Chipotle worker has been given an unusual sentence by a judge. Rosemary Hayne, 39, has been ordered to work at a fast-food job for two months in order to reduce her time in jail. The incident, which was captured on video and went viral, showed Hayne screaming at the employee before throwing her food in their face. Initially, she was supposed to pay a fine and serve 180 days in jail, with 90 days suspended. However, the judge came up with a different idea.

During her sentencing in Parma, Ohio, Judge Timothy Gilligan expressed his disapproval of Hayne’s behavior, stating, “You didn’t get your burrito bowl the way you like it, and this is how you respond? This is not ‘Real Housewives of Parma.’ This behavior is not acceptable.” He then offered Hayne the opportunity to reduce her jail time by 60 days if she agreed to work at least 20 hours per week at a fast-food restaurant for two months. Hayne accepted the offer.

The incident occurred on September 5 and was captured by a bystander who posted the video on Reddit. In court, Hayne apologized and tried to explain her actions by stating that the quality of the food she received from the restaurant was unsatisfactory. However, Judge Gilligan responded by saying, “I bet you won’t be happy with the food you are going to get in jail.”

The Chipotle worker, Emily Russell, testified in court that she had been traumatized by the incident and had quit her job since then. She explained that she had intervened to protect a younger employee who was being yelled at by Hayne. The hot food burned Russell’s face, and she felt embarrassed and shocked that her customers had to witness the incident. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to support Russell, which has raised $7,200 (£5,700) as of Tuesday morning.

Original news source: Woman who assaulted Chipotle worker sentenced to fast food job for two months (BBC)

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Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– News Summary
Instructions:
1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
2. Give each group a copy of the article or project it on the board.
3. Instruct the groups to read the article and summarize the key points in their own words.
4. Each group will then take turns presenting their summaries to the class.
5. Encourage discussion and clarification of any difficult vocabulary or concepts.

– Opinion Poll
Instructions:
1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
2. Assign one person in each group to be the interviewer and the other(s) to be the interviewee(s).
3. Provide a list of questions related to the article, such as “Do you think the judge’s sentence was fair?” or “Should the woman have been given a harsher punishment?”
4. The interviewer will ask the questions to the interviewee(s) and record their responses.
5. After a set amount of time, have the groups switch roles and repeat the process.
6. Discuss the different opinions and perspectives as a class.

– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions:
1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
2. Give each group a list of vocabulary words from the article.
3. Instruct the groups to take turns choosing a word and drawing a picture to represent it.
4. The other group members must guess the word based on the drawing.
5. After each round, discuss the meanings and usage of the words as a class.

– Speed Summarizing
Instructions:
1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
2. Set a timer for a short amount of time (e.g. 1 minute).
3. Instruct the groups to take turns summarizing the article as quickly as possible within the time limit.
4. After each round, switch roles and repeat the process.
5. Encourage the use of key details and main ideas in the summaries.
6. Discuss any challenges or strategies used during the activity.

– Pros and Cons
Instructions:
1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
2. Assign one person in each group to be the moderator and the other(s) to be the debater(s).
3. Provide a prompt related to the article, such as “Should the judge have given the woman a chance to reduce her jail time?”
4. The debaters will take turns presenting their arguments for or against the prompt.
5. The moderator will facilitate the discussion and ensure that both sides are heard.
6. Encourage the use of evidence and reasoning to support each argument.
7. After the debate, have a class discussion to reflect on the different viewpoints presented.

Comprehension Questions:

1. What was Rosemary Hayne’s sentence for throwing a burrito bowl at a Chipotle worker?
2. Why did the judge offer Hayne the opportunity to reduce her jail time?
3. How did the incident at Chipotle go viral?
4. Why did Hayne apologize in court?
5. How did the Chipotle worker, Emily Russell, react to the incident?
6. How much money has been raised so far to support Emily Russell?
7. How did Hayne explain her actions in court?
8. How did Judge Gilligan respond to Hayne’s explanation?
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Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

An Ohio woman who was found (1)______ of (2)______ for throwing a burrito bowl at a Chipotle worker has been given an unusual sentence by a judge. Rosemary Hayne, 39, has been ordered to work at a fast-food job for two months in order to (3)______ her time in jail. The incident, which was captured on video and went (4)______, showed Hayne screaming at the employee before throwing her food in their face. Initially, she was supposed to pay a fine and serve 180 days in jail, with 90 days suspended. However, the judge came up with a different idea.

During her sentencing in Parma, Ohio, Judge Timothy Gilligan (5)______ his disapproval of Hayne’s behavior, (6)______, “You didn’t get your burrito bowl the way you like it, and this is how you (7)______? This is not ‘Real Housewives of Parma.’ This behavior is not acceptable.” He then (8)______ Hayne the opportunity to reduce her jail time by 60 days if she agreed to work at least 20 hours per week at a fast-food restaurant for two months. Hayne accepted the offer.

The incident occurred on September 5 and was captured by a bystander who posted the (9)______ on (10)______. In court, Hayne (11)______ and tried to explain her (12)______ by stating that the quality of the food she received from the restaurant was unsatisfactory. However, Judge Gilligan responded by saying, “I bet you won’t be happy with the food you are going to get in jail.”

The Chipotle worker, Emily (13)______, testified in court that she had been traumatized by the (14)______ and had quit her job since then. She explained that she had intervened to protect a younger employee who was being yelled at by Hayne. The hot food burned Russell’s face, and she felt embarrassed and shocked that her customers had to witness the incident. A (15)______ campaign has been set up to support Russell, which has (16)______ $7,200 (£5,700) as of Tuesday morning.
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Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. What is your opinion on the judge’s decision to sentence Rosemary Hayne to work at a fast-food job instead of serving jail time?
2. How would you feel if someone threw food in your face because they were unhappy with it?
3. Do you think the judge’s sentence will effectively teach Rosemary Hayne a lesson about her behavior? Why or why not?
4. What are your thoughts on the bystander who filmed the incident and posted it on Reddit?
5. How would you react if you witnessed a similar incident at a restaurant?
6. Do you think the GoFundMe campaign to support Emily Russell is a good idea? Why or why not?
7. Have you ever had an unsatisfactory experience at a restaurant? How did you handle it?
8. What do you think should be the appropriate punishment for someone who assaults a service worker?
9. How do you think the incident has affected Emily Russell’s future job prospects?
10. Do you believe that social media has made it easier for people to publicly shame others for their behavior? Why or why not?
11. What are some ways that customers can express their dissatisfaction with a restaurant’s service or food without resorting to violence?
12. How would you feel if you were the judge in this case? What factors would you consider when deciding on a sentence?
13. Do you think incidents like this one reflect poorly on the reputation of fast-food workers? Why or why not?
14. Have you ever witnessed or experienced a customer becoming aggressive or violent towards a service worker? How did you react?
15. In your opinion, what are some possible long-term consequences for Rosemary Hayne as a result of her actions?

Individual Activities

Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. assault
2. burrito bowl
3. reduce
4. jail
5. incident
6. video
7. viral
8. screaming
9. employee
10. fine
11. judge
12. behavior
13. disapproval
14. opportunity
15. apologize

Meanings:
(A) A public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law
(B) The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others
(C) A person who is employed for wages or salary, especially at a non-executive level
(D) Shouting loudly and aggressively
(E) A sum of money that must be paid as punishment for breaking a law or rule
(F) A physical attack or harmful act towards someone
(G) An event or occurrence, typically involving something unexpected or harmful
(H) Spreading rapidly and widely on the internet
(I) A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape
(J) The feeling of strong disapproval or dissatisfaction
(K) A Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla filled with various ingredients, typically including beans, meat, cheese, and salsa
(L) A place of confinement for individuals who have been convicted of a crime
(M) To make something smaller or lessen its amount or intensity
(N) A favorable or advantageous circumstance or occasion
(O) Express regret for something that one has done wrong
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Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What was Rosemary Hayne’s punishment for throwing a burrito bowl at a Chipotle worker?
(a) Pay a fine and serve 180 days in jail
(b) Work at a fast-food job for two months
(c) Pay a fine and serve 90 days in jail
(d) Pay a fine and serve 60 days in jail

2. What did Judge Timothy Gilligan say about Hayne’s behavior?
(a) “You didn’t get your burrito bowl the way you like it.”
(b) “This is not ‘Real Housewives of Parma.'”
(c) All of the above
(d) “This behavior is not acceptable.”

3. How did Hayne try to explain her actions in court?
(a) She was protecting a younger employee.
(b) She was traumatized by the incident.
(c) The quality of the food was unsatisfactory.
(d) She felt embarrassed and shocked.

4. How did the incident go viral?
(a) It was captured on video and posted on Reddit.
(b) It was captured on video and posted on Facebook.
(c) It was captured on video and posted on Twitter.
(d) It was captured on video and posted on Instagram.

5. How much money has been raised in the GoFundMe campaign for Emily Russell?
(a) $5,700
(b) $2,000
(c) $7,200
(d) $10,000

6. What was the initial punishment for Hayne before the judge came up with a different idea?
(a) Pay a fine and serve 180 days in jail
(b) Pay a fine and serve 90 days in jail
(c) Pay a fine and serve 60 days in jail
(d) Pay a fine and serve 30 days in jail

7. What did Hayne have to do in order to reduce her jail time?
(a) Pay a larger fine
(b) Work at least 20 hours per week at a fast-food restaurant for two months
(c) Serve an additional 60 days in jail
(d) None of the above

8. How did Emily Russell feel after the incident?
(a) Angry and shocked
(b) Happy and relieved
(c) None of the above
(d) Traumatized and embarrassed

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True or False Questions:

1. The Chipotle worker, Emily Russell, testified in court that she had not been traumatized by the incident and had quit her job since then.
2. Judge Timothy Gilligan offered Hayne the opportunity to reduce her jail time by 60 days if she agreed to work at least 20 hours per week at a fast-food restaurant for two months.
3. The incident was captured on video and went viral.
4. The woman, Rosemary Hayne, has been ordered to work at a fast-food job for two months to reduce her jail time.
5. Initially, Hayne was not supposed to pay a fine and serve 180 days in jail, with 90 days suspended.
6. A GoFundMe campaign has not been set up to support Emily Russell, raising $7,200 as of Tuesday morning.
7. An Ohio woman was found innocent of assault for throwing a burrito bowl at a Chipotle worker.
8. The incident occurred on September 5 and was captured by a bystander who posted the video on Reddit.
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Write a Summary:

Write a summary of this news article in two sentences.

Writing Questions:

Answer the following questions. Write as much as you can for each answer.

1. What was Rosemary Hayne’s sentence for assaulting a Chipotle worker?
2. How did the judge offer Hayne the opportunity to reduce her jail time?
3. Why did Hayne throw her burrito bowl at the Chipotle worker?
4. How did the incident affect the Chipotle worker, Emily Russell?
5. How much money has been raised in the GoFundMe campaign for Russell?

Answers

Comprehension Question Answers:

1. Rosemary Hayne’s sentence for throwing a burrito bowl at a Chipotle worker was to work at a fast-food job for two months to reduce her time in jail.
2. The judge offered Hayne the opportunity to reduce her jail time because he disapproved of her behavior and wanted to give her a chance to learn from her actions.
3. The incident at Chipotle went viral because it was captured on video by a bystander who posted it on Reddit.
4. Hayne apologized in court for her actions and tried to explain that the quality of the food she received from the restaurant was unsatisfactory.
5. The Chipotle worker, Emily Russell, testified in court that she had been traumatized by the incident and had quit her job since then.
6. As of Tuesday morning, $7,200 (£5,700) has been raised to support Emily Russell through a GoFundMe campaign.
7. Hayne explained her actions in court by stating that the quality of the food she received from the restaurant was unsatisfactory.
8. Judge Gilligan responded to Hayne’s explanation by saying, “I bet you won’t be happy with the food you are going to get in jail.”
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Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) guilty
(2) assault
(3) reduce
(4) viral
(5) expressed
(6) stating
(7) respond
(8) offered
(9) video
(10) Reddit
(11) apologized
(12) actions
(13) Russell
(14) incident
(15) GoFundMe
(16) raised
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Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. assault
Answer: (F) A physical attack or harmful act towards someone

2. burrito bowl
Answer: (K) A Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla filled with various ingredients, typically including beans, meat, cheese, and salsa

3. reduce
Answer: (M) To make something smaller or lessen its amount or intensity

4. jail
Answer: (L) A place of confinement for individuals who have been convicted of a crime

5. incident
Answer: (G) An event or occurrence, typically involving something unexpected or harmful

6. video
Answer: (I) A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape

7. viral
Answer: (H) Spreading rapidly and widely on the internet

8. screaming
Answer: (D) Shouting loudly and aggressively

9. employee
Answer: (C) A person who is employed for wages or salary, especially at a non-executive level

10. fine
Answer: (E) A sum of money that must be paid as punishment for breaking a law or rule

11. judge
Answer: (A) A public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law

12. behavior
Answer: (B) The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others

13. disapproval
Answer: (J) The feeling of strong disapproval or dissatisfaction

14. opportunity
Answer: (N) A favorable or advantageous circumstance or occasion

15. apologize
Answer: (O) Express regret for something that one has done wrong
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Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What was Rosemary Hayne’s punishment for throwing a burrito bowl at a Chipotle worker?
Answer: (b) Work at a fast-food job for two months

2. What did Judge Timothy Gilligan say about Hayne’s behavior?
Answer: (d) “This behavior is not acceptable.”

3. How did Hayne try to explain her actions in court?
Answer: (c) The quality of the food was unsatisfactory.

4. How did the incident go viral?
Answer: (a) It was captured on video and posted on Reddit.

5. How much money has been raised in the GoFundMe campaign for Emily Russell?
Answer: (c) $7,200

6. What was the initial punishment for Hayne before the judge came up with a different idea?
Answer: (a) Pay a fine and serve 180 days in jail

7. What did Hayne have to do in order to reduce her jail time?
Answer: (b) Work at least 20 hours per week at a fast-food restaurant for two months

8. How did Emily Russell feel after the incident?
Answer: (d) Traumatized and embarrassed
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True or False Answers:

1. The Chipotle worker, Emily Russell, testified in court that she had not been traumatized by the incident and had quit her job since then. (Answer: False)
2. Judge Timothy Gilligan offered Hayne the opportunity to reduce her jail time by 60 days if she agreed to work at least 20 hours per week at a fast-food restaurant for two months. (Answer: True)
3. The incident was captured on video and went viral. (Answer: True)
4. The woman, Rosemary Hayne, has been ordered to work at a fast-food job for two months to reduce her jail time. (Answer: True)
5. Initially, Hayne was not supposed to pay a fine and serve 180 days in jail, with 90 days suspended. (Answer: False)
6. A GoFundMe campaign has not been set up to support Emily Russell, raising $7,200 as of Tuesday morning. (Answer: False)
7. An Ohio woman was found innocent of assault for throwing a burrito bowl at a Chipotle worker. (Answer: False)
8. The incident occurred on September 5 and was captured by a bystander who posted the video on Reddit. (Answer: True)
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