Video summary
A beautifully animated tale from Pakistan about a grass cutter, who is both happy and generous with the little that he owns.
Wali Dad receives numerous gifts from a Princess and Prince but passes them on between them. Wali Dad has no need for these elaborate presents and is content with living moderately.
This story invites children to acknowledge that happiness is not dependent on being materially rich.
Teacher Notes
This short film could be used to support the teaching of key literacy skills such as reading, writing and listening. Encourage pupils to explore the decisions of characters, and examine their actions to understand their cultural belief, values, differences and similarities in everyday life.
It provides an effective tool to engage pupils in the way others see and imagine life, and help enhance further discussions on what is familiar and unfamiliar.
This could be used in connection with stories from other cultures, as well as traditional stories and fables to explore the differences or similarities in storytelling. The tale could be incorporated into specific reading and writing exercises (e.g. children can write about a specific dramatic scene or a descriptive setting in the film). This tale can enhance pupils knowledge and understanding of Pakistan.
This short film will be relevant for teaching English at KS1 and KS2 in England and Wales.
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