Questions for after reading:
1. When Jack trades the cow, what does he get in return?
Magic beans
2. Explain why Jack’s mother was unhappy with the beans?
She didn't believe they were magic; they needed money to buy food; she thought the cow was worth more than beans
3. Would you have traded the cow for the beans? Why or why not?
Yes, because the beans are magic; No, because his mother told him to make sure he received money to buy food.
4. If you could ask the man who sold Jack the beans a question, what would you ask him?
Where did he get the beans from? Why would he sell his magic beans for a cow? Why didn't he plant the beans himself?
5. Why do you think Jack climbed the beanstalk?
He was curious; To find out what was at the top; to make his fortune; to explore
6. Do you think that Jack is a hero?
Yes, because he climbed the beanstalk, outsmarted the giant, and got the magical things for himself and his mother; No, because he stole someone else’s property.
Magic beans
2. Explain why Jack’s mother was unhappy with the beans?
She didn't believe they were magic; they needed money to buy food; she thought the cow was worth more than beans
3. Would you have traded the cow for the beans? Why or why not?
Yes, because the beans are magic; No, because his mother told him to make sure he received money to buy food.
4. If you could ask the man who sold Jack the beans a question, what would you ask him?
Where did he get the beans from? Why would he sell his magic beans for a cow? Why didn't he plant the beans himself?
5. Why do you think Jack climbed the beanstalk?
He was curious; To find out what was at the top; to make his fortune; to explore
6. Do you think that Jack is a hero?
Yes, because he climbed the beanstalk, outsmarted the giant, and got the magical things for himself and his mother; No, because he stole someone else’s property.