The Three Little Pigs Questions

The author’s purpose for writing the selection “The Three Little Pigs” was most likely to-

• To entertain readers with a funny tale

• To persuade readers to be kind to animals

• To inform readers about the dangers of wolves

• To teach readers the importance of building strong houses

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Why did the first little pig decide to build his house out of straw?

•  He wanted to save money on building materials

• He thought it would be quick and easy to build

• He believed straw would provide better insulation

• He wanted to challenge the big bad wolf

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Why did the big bad wolf blow down the first little pig's house?

• He was angry at the pig for refusing to let him in

  
  

• He wanted to prove his strength and power

• He wanted to teach the pig a lesson about laziness

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How did the second little pig plan to outsmart the big bad wolf?

• By building his house in a different location

• By using stronger materials for his house

•  By asking for help from the third little pig

• By disguising himself as a different animal

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What happened when the wolf blew down the second little pig's house?

• he pig escaped and ran to the third pig's house

  
  

• The pig fought back and scared the wolf away

• The pig was captured by the wolf

• The pig surrendered and joined the wolf

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Why did the third little pig's house not fall down when the wolf huffed and puffed?

• The third pig reinforced the house with steel beams

• The wolf was too tired to blow down another house

• The other pigs helped the third pig defend the house

• The house was made of bricks, which are strong

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What was the big bad wolf's plan to get inside the third little pig's house?

• To use a disguise to trick the pigs

• To dig a tunnel under the house

• To climb through the chimney

• To knock down the front door

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How did the big bad wolf meet his demise?

• He got lost in the woods and starved to death

• He fell into a trap set by the third pig

• He accidentally fell into a pot of boiling water

•  He was captured by the three little pigs

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which theme is present in the selection “The Three Little Pigs”?

• Hard work and preparation lead to success

• Never trust strangers, especially wolves

• Material possessions are not important

• Family is the most important thing in life

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What literary device is used when the pigs say, "Not by the hair on our chinny, chin, chins"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3