The Giant's Chain: discussion sheet

Part 3 · 6.1 minute read-aloud · power and trust

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

Start here

Where does Raluca sit in relation to Alder’s chain, and which adults share the meeting?

Go further

As power changes, what do the adults owe Alder, and what does Alder owe people who could be harmed by his size? Which promises protect both sides without becoming 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.