Lessons from a Bear's Story

Mr. Paul reads 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears,' a story about a girl who enters a bear family's home, tries their porridge, chairs, and beds, and is discovered by the bears. The story is analyzed for its themes of comparison and the lesson of respecting others' property. The narrative is used to teach English vocabulary and concepts of size and suitability.

Who is the main character introduced in the story?

• Goldilocks

• Jan Brett

• Mr. Paul

• The Three Bears

What is the setting of the story?

• A beach

• A mountain

• A forest

• A city

How many bears are there in the story?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three

What does each bear have in their home?

• A car

• A bed, a chair, and a bowl

• A garden

• A pet

What does Goldilocks do first when she enters the bears' house?

• Tries the chairs

• Eats the porridge

• Goes to sleep

• Looks out the window

Which bear's porridge does Goldilocks find just right?

• Great, huge bear

• Middle-sized bear

• Little, small, wee bear

• None

What happens to the chair Goldilocks finds comfortable?

• It becomes too hard

• It breaks

• It disappears

• It turns into a bed

Which bed does Goldilocks find just right?

• None

• Little, small, wee bear's bed

• Middle-sized bear's bed

• Great, huge bear's bed

What do the bears notice first when they return home?

• Their beds are messy

• Their door is open

• Their porridge is gone

• Their chairs are broken

How does the little, small, wee bear react to finding Goldilocks in his bed?

• He cries

• He laughs

• He screams

• He runs away