Five-Minute Activities for Young Learners

3.13 Jack and the beanstalk
Level
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Language focus
Narrative, simple past tense
Skills focus
Reading
Thinking focus
Sequencing
Teaching approach
Promote accuracy – correct errors
Interaction
Whole class work, suitable for large classes
Preparation
On the board, copy the story summary formula from Box 60.
Procedure
1 Tell the children that the formula on the board represents a famous fairy
tale.
2 Ask the children to suggest words that could be inserted into the formula.
If they suggest a word that is part of the story summary, rub out the line
and write in the word.
3 At the side of the board, keep a record of the children’s suggestions, so
that they do not repeat words.
4 If they have difficulties getting started, you may want to write in one or
two words, e.g. ogre, stalk or golden.
5 Continue until the children have guessed all the missing words in the
story summary.
Fantasy and adventure
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