Question

• Act out the story. Play the parts of the monkey, the wise woman and the mother, in turns in the classroom.

• What would you do if you had a magic wand?

I would turn it round and round and turn a book into a _________________.
I would turn a dog into a _________________.
I would turn a pencil into a _________________.
I would turn you into a _________________.

Answer 1

Disclaimer: These are sample answers. Students are advised to write the answers based on their own experience and observation.

• Monkey: I look so simple. I wish I could look like a giraffe.
• Wise Woman: If that is you wish, let me give you a magic wand that will fulfil any of your wish.
• Monkey: Oh wow! You are so kind. Thank you very much. Magic wand! Turn me into a giraffe.

whizzzz!

• Wise Woman: Your wish has been granted. You now look so tall.
• Monkey: Let me see myself in the mirror. Oh No! My neck and tail does not match with each other. I look so ugly. It is very uncomfortable for me to walk with this long neck.
• Mother: Son! I alreay told you that you are unique in your own self.
• Monkey: I should have listened to you. Magic wand! Please turn me back into a monkey.
• Wise Woman: You are back again. You look so wonderful!

• If I had a magic wand, I would turn myself into a Superman and help all the people in their tough time. I would fly to any oart of the world and help them solve their problems.

• I would turn it round and round and turn a book into a pizza.
  I would turn a dog into a puppy.
  I would turn a pencil into a music system.
  I would turn you into a fairy.