The Giant's Chain: discussion sheet

Part 3 · 6.2 minute read-aloud · power and trust

A fable about unequal power, proportionate safeguards, and the responsibilities that remain when trust replaces force.

Start here

What is the first thing Raluca asks Alder, and why has nobody asked it before?

Go further

The adults admit the chain was their fear, not his danger. What did they owe Alder, and what did Alder owe the village? Could a promise ever turn back into a chain?

Look, notice, or draw

Find one choice, object, or gesture that shows power and trust. Draw it or note two details from the words or picture.

Read the story: https://youngmachines.org/read/fables/the-giant-s-chain/

Readers may answer from the story, invent an example, answer privately, or pass.