11. The magic hen
Jack is at home again and everyone is happy. There is plenty of money for the villagers and enough food to eat. But after a time the money begins to run out and soon there is just one silver coin left.
Jack decides he must climb the beanstalk again and make another visit to the giants' castle.
In the castle Jack meets the giant's wife again. When her husband returns Jack hides while the giant eats another enormous dinner.When the giant has finished his meal he calls for his magic hen鈥nd Jack is amazed at the sight of a radiant, golden hen.
Teacher Notes
This series can be used to increase pupils' familiarity with a broad range of texts and narratives, including myths, legends and traditional stories and to make connections between these and other stories they are familiar with.
It will also support a broad range of writing objectives.
Curriculum Notes
This series is relevant for teaching English at KS1, in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, and at First Level in Scotland.
Supporting links
10: The bag of silver coins. video
The giant has a bag of stolen money and Jack has a very good idea of how best to use it.
12: Golden eggs. video
Jack sees the hen lay a golden egg and knows how valuable it would be to the villagers.
13: The magic harp. video
The golden hen is stolen by some thieves so Jack must return to the giants' castle again.
