Fun with Character: The Cookie Thief

Forgiveness

Apr 21

Use one of these versions of The Cookie Thief by Valerie Cox. Read the poem to the class or let them watch the YouTube video.

To process this activity, ask these questions:

Did you anticipate the way it ended?
How do you think she felt?
How do you think the owner of the cookies felt?
Have you ever blamed somebody for something and then later found out that it was your fault?
How long do you think it took her to forgive herself?
What do you think she could do to make up for what she did?

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Fun with Character: The Cookie Thief

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