Getting ready for a podcast “What is fair?” – Inspired by The Magic Finger

Introduction (30–40 sec)

Role: 🎤 Host
Speakers: 2 pupils

🎯 Goal

Introduce the podcast topic clearly.

story, animals, people

  • Welcome to our podcast!
  • Today we are talking about fairness.
  • We will talk about what is fair and what is unfair.
  • Our story is The Magic Finger.
  • Let’s begin!

Story Connection (1 min)

Role: 📖 Story Expert
Speakers: 5–6 pupils

🎯 Goal

Explain what happens in the story and connect it to fairness.

A. Hunting animals: hunt, animals, hurt, kill, sad, unfair

  • In the story, the Gregg family hunts animals.
  • The girl does not like hunting.
  • She thinks it is unfair to animals.

B. The Magic Finger punishment : magic, change, wings, birds, understand

  • The girl uses the Magic Finger.
  • The Gregg family changes into birds.
  • Now they understand how animals feel.

C. Living in the nest: tree, rain, cold, storm, scared

  • The family must live in a nest.
  • They feel scared and cold.
  • Life is very difficult.

D. The ducks with the guns: danger, scared, surprised, lesson

  • The ducks point guns at the Greggs.
  • Mr Gregg feels scared.
  • Now he understands how animals feel.

E. The family changes: promise, change, kind, help, birds

  • Mr Gregg promises to stop hunting.
  • The family breaks their guns.
  • They start feeding birds.

Real-Life Examples (1–2 min)

Role: 🌍 Real-Life Expert
Speakers: 5 pupils

🎯 Goal

Connect the idea of fairness to real life.

A. Fairness at school
  • At school, it is fair when…
  • It is unfair when…
B. Fairness to animals
  • Animals should be treated kindly.
  • It is fair when people protect animals.
  • It is unfair when people hurt animals.
C. Fairness at home
  • At home, it is fair when…
  • Everyone helps.
  • Everyone shares.
E. Fairness in games
  • Games are fair when…
  • Everyone follows the rules.
  • Everyone has a chance to play.

Different Opinions (1 min)

Role: 💭 Opinion Speaker
Speakers: 2–3 pupils

🎯 Goal

Show that people may think differently.

opinion, agree, disagree, fair, unfair, animals, punishment

  • Some people think hunting is OK.
  • Others think it is wrong.
  • Some people believe the punishment was fair.
  • Others believe it was too strong.
  • We think…
  • We agree/disagree because…

Conclusion (30 sec)

Role: 🎤 Host / Summary Team
Speakers: 3 pupils

🎯 Goal

Summarise what was learned.

  • So, what is fairness?
  • Fairness means being kind and respectful.
  • We learned that our actions affect others.
  • The story teaches us to care for animals.
  • Thank you for listening!

Vocabulary revision crosswords!


Lessons learnt from The Magic Finger: Is it right to use magic to punish someone?

We are getting ready for an exciting debate about The Magic Finger. The question we will discuss is:

“Is it right to use magic to punish someone?”

Now it’s your turn to share your ideas!

  • Think about the story: Why did the girl use her magic finger?
  • Think about real life: How should we react when someone does something wrong?
  • Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.

Click the link below to add your arguments, vote for ideas, or reply to other students’ thoughts:

https://www.kialo-edu.com/p/43f9a026-659d-4eb7-87ae-02e847327f19/640244

 

Let’s talk about the characters

Follow the link to match the character traits with their definitions and with the characters in The Magic Finger!

https://app.wizer.me/learn/G5JLTV



You can also practise character traits here!

Now, choose two adjectives to describe a character and explain why in a comment!

Example: The girl is brave because she speaks up.

 

Healthy use of laptops at home

Watch to find some basic tips on how to use laptops at home!

 

 

Candy house or Trap?

 

The Magic Finger: Vocabulary practice 4

The Magic Finger: Vocabulary practice 3 … and more

The ducks have taken over our whole house!

 

The Magic Finger comes to life

Here is a theatrical reading of The Magic Finger! Enjoy!

Many thanks to Aris for finding and sharing this wonderful animated video with the class!