The Two Shepherds: discussion sheet

Part 3 · 5.7 minute read-aloud · boundaries

A fable about walls that can say why, gates that open both ways, and a home a flock can choose because it can leave.

Start here

Which walls does Leila keep, and what does each one say on its sign?

Go further

Tomas says Leila’s sheep only come home for the sweet grass. Can a flock choose to stay? Which of the two shepherds would you believe, and how could you check?

Look, notice, or draw

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

Read the story: https://youngmachines.org/read/fables/the-two-shepherds/

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