Jack and the Baked Beanstalk - Week 1 Teaching Slides

The first week's English tasks for students revolve around the engaging story "Jack and the Baked Beanstalk." Initially, the children are encouraged to examine the book's cover and speculate on the story's content, drawing parallels with familiar tales and formulating questions based on their observations. The class then watches a narrated version of the story through an online video, allowing them to immerse themselves in the tale and reflect on their favourite parts. Discussions in the classroom focus on the concept of 'fast food', prompting students to consider what this term means and why Jack's fast food bus garnered popularity. They are also invited to share their own preferences for fast food.

As the story unfolds, the pupils learn about the construction of a flyover and its impact on Jack's life, leading to discussions about what a flyover is and whether they have seen one in their own town or city. The children explore the reasons behind the fast food bus's success and the subsequent changes brought about by the flyover's presence. Through these discussions, students are encouraged to empathise with Jack and his mother, considering how the building of the flyover might have affected their feelings and livelihood. This holistic approach to the story helps children to connect literature with real-world concepts and their personal experiences.