Once upon a time, there was a sculptor named Jack who lived during the Great Depression. He wanted to create a memorial to teach future generations the importance of overcoming challenges. Jack found a perfect piece of granite near a waterway and decided to use it for his sculpture.
But, the granite was too big to move! Jack tried using a wheelbarrow, but it was too heavy. Then he thought of using dynamite to break the granite into smaller pieces.
However, just as he was about to light the fuse, he heard a voice. It was the spirits of the Sioux tribe who lived near the waterway. They told him that the granite was sacred and must be preserved.
Jack couldn't bear to destroy such a beautiful and original piece of nature, so he decided to carve the memorial right where it stood. With his chisels and hammer, he worked tirelessly for weeks, shaping the granite into a magnificent statue.
Years went by and the memorial became a famous landmark, reminding future generations of the importance of preserving our natural heritage.
The End.

Reflections

1. Why did Jack want to create a memorial?
2. What was the problem with the granite piece Jack found?
3. How did Jack solve the problem of moving the granite?
4. Why did the Sioux tribe consider the granite piece sacred?
5. What did Jack learn about preserving natural heritage?
6. How did Jack's memorial teach future generations about overcoming challenges and preserving history?