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Jack and the Beanstalk: RAPSanory

A treat from us to you retelling a favourite story

This RAPSanory is a special retelling of the traditional tale, Jack and the Beanstalk. The story is brought to you by some of the RAPS Team. Enjoy!: https://vimeo.com/416323443 

Questions to ask your child: ​

Why did mum tell Jack to take the cow to the market? ​

Where do you think the mysterious man came from? ​

Should Jack have sold the cow to the mysterious man? Explain. ​

Why did mum throw the beans out of the window? ​

Jack thought the harp and the hen belonged to the mysterious man, why might he think this?​

How might having the harp and the hen change Jack's life? ​

Do you think they will ever see the giant again? ​

Do you think they'll ever see the mysterious man again?​

This story is a traditional tale. What do you think this means? ​

What other traditional tales do you know? ​

 

Related activities:​

Can you retell the story yourself? ​

Can you write a sequel to the story?​

Can you write a description of the giant?​

Can you write a script between the characters in the story? ​

Can you make your own stop motion animation of the story?​

Can you act the story out?​

Can you write a newspaper article about what happened?

 

Rapsanory is also now online so for those of you who love having stories read to you. RAPS adults are here for you reading a range of wonderful short stories:

https://www.ramsgateartsprimaryschool.co.uk/page/?title=RAPSanory&pid=93