The Spare in the Shed: discussion sheet

Part 1 · 5.8 minute read-aloud · belonging

A fable about belonging, usefulness, and the worth of a creature whose work has changed.

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What do the neighbours do before the Spare has proved useful?

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How can a community show that the Spare belongs before anyone knows whether its difference will help? Why did several repair ideas work better than one perfect pattern?

Look, notice, or draw

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

Read the story: https://youngmachines.org/read/fables/the-spare-in-the-shed/

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