The Selfish Giant= Grade 8

​THE SELFISH GIANT

GRADE: 8

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, FUJAIRAH

Multiple Choice

ASSET

Which of these sentences is punctuated correctly?

• The Giant said “I will not let the children play here”.

• The Giant said, “I will not let the children play here.”

• The Giant said, I will not let the children play here.

• The Giant said, “I will not let the children play here”.

Multiple Choice

What do we call a story that teaches us a moral or lesson?

• Fable or parable
• Biography
• Myth
• Legend

Multiple Choice

Which of these stories teaches a lesson about sharing?

• The Tortoise and the Hare
• The Lion and the Mouse

• Goldilocks and the Three Bears
• The Little Engine That Could

Multiple Choice

Which season usually represents happiness and new beginnings?

• Winter
• Autumn
• Spring
• Monsoon

Multiple Choice

If a garden is full of flowers and children, what could it symbolize?

• A representation of sadness and loss.
• Harmony and joy in life.
• A symbol of chaos and disorder.
• A place of solitude and silence.

Critically Summarize

Assessment Check

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Group Activities

​Role-play: The Giant when he was selfish. The Giant after he changed and welcomed the children.
​News Report: Report the Giant’s transformation as breaking news. Include “live” interviews with the Giant or children.
​Courtroom: Set up a trial for the Giant. Roles: Judge, Giant, Children, Lawyer(s). Decide: Is he guilty of selfishness, or just misunderstood?
​Puppet Show: Use simple paper/stick puppets. Show how children brought spring back into the Giant’s garden.
​Switch the Ending: Imagine the story had a different ending. Perform your new ending in 2–3 minutes (e.g., What if the Giant never changed?).

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