Parent Guide > Master Jacob
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Master Jacob" by Howard Pyle.
In this humorous old folktale, a man must deal with the desires of three tricky rogues. However, he overcomes their tricks with a plan of his own.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Justice, Freedom & Equality, Power & Greed, and Revenge & Betrayal as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is fair?", "Does money buy happiness?", and "Is revenge ever justified?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this folktale at home:
- What was "Master Jacob" about?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- What did you learn about Power & Greed?
- What did you learn about Revenge & Betrayal?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: