1-1: C/C 3 Little Pigs Reader Theatre + True Story 3 Little Pigs

Match the following story elements to the correct definition.

• introduced to characters, setting, and conflict

• Climax

• the end of the story; the conflict is resolved

• Exposition

• the TURNING point of the story; protagonist makes a choice

• Resolution

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

True or False: Every story and/or movie has CONFLICT!

• True, it needs conflict to provide space for a lesson/theme.

• False, a story does not need conflict

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the setting for both "3 Little Pigs' Reader's Theatre" and "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs, by A. Wolf"?

• Both likely take place in the woods during the fall or spring months.

• The 3 Little Pigs takes place in a jungle while The True Story takes place in the city.

• Both the 3 Little Pigs and The True Story take place in the American South during the summer.

• The True Story takes place on a hillside while The 3 Little Pigs takes place near a palace.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Match the following characters from each story to their role in that story.

• wolf

• Protagonist of "3 Little Pigs Reader's Theatre"

• Pig #3

• Antagonist of "3 Little Pigs Reader's Theatre"

• newspaper reporters; cold & a lack of sugar

• Antagonists of "The True Story of 3 Little Pigs"

• wolf

• Protagonist of "The True Story of 3 Little Pigs"

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

Give me one example of how the two stories are alike.

• The wolf is baking a cake.

• The third pig is the only brother that survives.

• The wolf gets arrested.

• The third pig makes plans with the wolf.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

Give me one example of how the two stories are different.

• The pigs make their houses out of straw, sticks, and bricks.

• The wolf eats the first 2 pigs.

• The wolf has a cold.

• The third pig survives.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

Compare the actions of the wolf in each story. Which part of the plot stays the same? Check two boxes.

• He was making a cake for his grandma.

• He asked the pigs for sugar.

• He ate the first 2 pigs.

• He got angry at the third pig.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Based on the 3 Little Pigs Reader's Theatre, which statement best reflects the contrast between the third little pig's perspective of life and the other little pigs' perspective of life?

• The third pig thinks it's okay to be lazy, while the other two pigs think it's important to work hard.

• The third pig thinks it's important to flee from obstacles, while the other pigs think it's important to face them head-on.

• The third pig believes in inviting strangers into the home, while the other pigs are cautious of who they allow into their homes.

• The third pig believes in hard work and facing obstacles head-on, while the other pigs believe in being lazy and running away from their problems.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the point of view of 3 Little Pigs Reader's Theatre differ from The True Story of The Three Little Pigs?

• Both are written in third person.

• The 3 Little Pigs Reader's Theatre is written in 1st person while True Story is written in 3rd person limited.

• Both are written in first person.

• The 3 Little Pigs RT is written in 3rd person with an outside narrator while True Story is written in 1st person from the wolf's perspective.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

When we compare and contrast, we are looking for...?

• words that rhyme

• similarities and differences

• right and wrong spelling

• facts and opinions

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3