12: Golden eggs
Jack watches from his hiding place as the hen lays a golden egg.
When the giant falls asleep once more Jack comes out of his hiding place and talks to the giant's wife. Just like the silver coins, the hen doesn't actually belong to the giant. So Jack puts the golden hen under his arm and climbs back down the beanstalk to his Ma.
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
11: The magic hen. video
The villagers celebrate...but soon the money runs low and Jack must return to the castle.
13: The magic harp. video
The golden hen is stolen by some thieves so Jack must return to the giants' castle again.
14: We're rich! video
Jack races down the beanstalk chased by the giant. His mother waits below with an axe.
