Today we heard the story of Jack and the Beanstalk from the perspective of the giant.

The events of the story don't change - but the way we are told them is different! As Ms. Babcock noted "We learned so much more from hearing both stories!"

It is important to hear each person's perspective to get the whole story.

With our new perspective in mind, we asked a question for Wondering Wednesday.

We collected our answers in a Super Secret Survey.

Ms. Babcock then facilitated a wonderful discussion around the two sides of the story. (I love these thoughtful young people.)

"Why was is ok for Jack to steal?"

• -"Because he needed the money."
• - "Because his family had zero money."

"Why was is not ok for Jack to steal?"

• "If you stole someone's things, they would be sad." 
• "It's the giant's money not Jack's"
• "Because it is not good to steal things."

"What should Jack have done?"

• "When the man offered the magic beans - he should have said no."
• "He could have asked the giant - maybe he would have helped."
• "He should have said thank-you for the food."
• "He could have borrowed from the giant."

Look at this amazing interpretation of the giant's castle!

Working on writing our sight words.

I can love.

Wow. Did I mention how much I adore these thoughtful young people?