Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a goose, a fox and a bag of corn that he was taking to the market. On his way, he had to cross a river. But the boat he had was small, and he could take just one item at a time with him. That was a problem.

If he left the goose and the corn together, he'd have nothing left but a fat goose. 

If he left the fox with the goose, he'd have nothing left but feathers. 

So how does he get his three items across the river in his boat one at a time without losing any of them?

Your teacher will help the class act out the play and solve the riddle.

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  FARMER 

I have to get home because my wife is hungry !

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GOOSE 

Oh, please don't leave me alone with the hungry fox!"

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CORN 

Oh, please don't leave me alone with the hungry goose!

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 HUNGRY FOX

Oh, I want to be alone with the fat goose and eat it!

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