Little Red Riding Hood Close Reading

Which detail from the text best supports the theme in PART A?

• “Why, then, I do believe she is a very dear old friend of mine, whom I have not seen for years and years.”

• “For it was another old dame in the village who was not very well, and Grannie had been down to visit her and give her some of her own famous herb-tea.”

• “And I am sorry to say that she lingered and loitered more than she ought to have done on the road.”

• “She was a happy, merry little child, with a smile and a gentle word for everybody…” 

What does Little Red Riding-Hood's mother tell her to do? 

• Finish the cheese-making for the morning 

• go find out how Grannie is doing and bring her food  

• wear her riding-hood and cloak to Grannie's house  

• eat all of the food in the basket  

Part A: How does the narrator’s point of view influence how the events are described?

• By focusing on both characters' actions, the narrator is able to surprise the reader with Grannie’s return.

• By focusing only on the Wolf, the narrator is able to show how Little Red Riding Hood was fooled by the Wolf.

• By focusing only on Little Red Riding Hood, the narrator makes the two wood cutters the villain. 

• By focusing only on Grannie’s thoughts, the narrator is able to improve her health. 

PART B: Select the detail from the passage that best supports your answer from Part A?

• “Two tall wood-cutters rushed in with their heavy axes, and killed the wicked Wolf in far less time than it takes me to tell you about it."

• “Who should walk in but Grannie herself, as large as life, and as hearty as ever, with her marketing-basket on her arm!”

• “And where was Grannie all this time, you will say? Well, we shall see presently.”

• "Come and sit down beside my bed, dearie," wheezed the Wolf, "and let us have a little chat." 

Write a $2.00 summary of Little Red Riding Hood.

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Choose a quote in the text to support your answer in Part A.

•  Now, I'll tell you what we'll do, you and I: I will go by this way, and you shall take that, and whoever gets there first shall be the winner of the game.

• So Little Red Riding-Hood pulled her hood over her curls, and set off down the sunny green slope, with her basket in her hand, at a brisk pace. But as she got deeper into the forest, she walked more slowly.

• "Here's a to-do," she said. "Farmer Hodge has this very minute told me that he hears your Grannie isn't quite well, and I can't leave the cheese-making this morning for love or money!

• Do you go, my dear, and find out how she is--and--stay--take her this little pot of sweet fresh butter, and these two new-laid eggs, and these nice tasty little pasties.

WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERS IN THE STORY?

What is the main theme of 'Little Red Riding Hood'?

• A) The importance of obedience

• B) The dangers of talking to strangers

• C) The value of kindness

• D) The joy of adventure

Which character trait best describes Little Red Riding Hood?

• A) Cautious

• B) Naive

• C) Brave

• D) Wise

What lesson does Little Red Riding Hood learn by the end of the story?

• A) Always trust strangers

• B) Never leave the path

• C) Be kind to everyone

• D) Share with others