Understanding Little Red Riding Hood

The video introduces the concept of drama, focusing on the story of Little Red Riding Hood. It highlights key elements like setting, dialogue, and the role of a narrator. The teacher reviews vocabulary words such as 'storyteller', 'sly', and 'boldly'. The author, Lisa Campbell Ernst, is introduced, and her unique version of the story is discussed. The story unfolds with Little Red Riding Hood's journey to her grandmother's house, encountering a sly coyote with a plan to steal tortillas. The climax involves the coyote's disguise and the resolution where Little Red Riding Hood saves her grandmother, leading to a happy ending.

What is a drama?

• A novel

• A story that is read and acted out

• A song

• A type of poem

What should you look for while reading a drama?

• The setting and dialogue

• The number of pages

• The price of the book

• The author's biography

How can making connections help you?

• It helps you sing better

• It helps you draw better

• It helps you understand and remember the text

• It helps you write better

What is a storyteller?

• A person who writes or tells a story

• A person who sings songs

• A person who paints

• A person who dances

What does 'sly' mean?

• Smart and might have a secret

• Slow and steady

• Loud and noisy

• Kind and gentle

What does 'boldly' mean?

• In a quiet way

• In a shy way

• In a confident or not polite way

• In a slow way

Who is Lisa Campbell Ernst?

• A scientist

• A movie director

• A famous singer

• The author of Little Red Riding Hood

What did Lisa Campbell Ernst do when she was young?

• She loved to read, draw, and write

• She loved to dance

• She loved to cook

• She loved to travel

What is different about Lisa Campbell Ernst's version of Little Red Riding Hood?

• It has a few surprises

• It is a poem

• It is a song

• It is a movie

Where did Little Red Riding Hood live?

• In a cozy house near the deep dark woods

• In a big city

• In a castle

• On a farm