Sophie's Masterpiece
From Storyline Online
7 minK1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)Social-Emotional LearningArt
Summary
Sophie is a spider with the soul of an artist, spinning wondrous webs that the people in a boardinghouse never appreciate -- until she weaves one final, loving masterpiece. A tender story about giving your gifts. Read by CCH Pounder.
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Sophie the spider grows old over the story; a gentle, touching ending about giving.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Sophie is a spider with the soul of an artist, spinning wondrous webs that the people in a boardinghouse never appreciate -- until she weaves one final, loving masterpiece.
- What makes Sophie a special kind of spider?
- Why don't the people appreciate her at first?
- What is Sophie's final, greatest gift?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: spider, masterpiece, generous.
Try it: Describe a 'masterpiece' you could make and who you'd make it for.