Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Why is it Morgiana's cleverness, and not Ali Baba's, that preserves the treasure and destroys the thieves?

Why is the captain of the thieves more concerned with revenge than with trying to save his treasure?

Why is Ali Baba able to enjoy his weath in "comfortable serenity," when it has destroyed so many others?

Independent Reading

Share something interesting about the independent reading book you are enjoying for 30 minutes each night.  Have you found anything interesting, exciting or surprising?  Why would you recommend this book to another classmate?  Let us know!