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Worksheets1-1: C/C 3 Little Pigs Reader Theatre + True Story 3 Little Pigs
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 12mins
Match the following story elements to the correct definition.
Exposition
introduced to characters, setting, and conflict
Resolution
the end of the story; the conflict is resolved
Climax
the TURNING point of the story; protagonist makes a choice
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
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.
Match the following characters from each story to their role in that story.
Protagonist of "The True Story of 3 Little Pigs"
wolf
Antagonists of "The True Story of 3 Little Pigs"
newspaper reporters; cold & a lack of sugar
Protagonist of "3 Little Pigs Reader's Theatre"
Pig #3
Antagonist of "3 Little Pigs Reader's Theatre"
wolf
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When we compare and contrast, we are looking for...?
words that rhyme
similarities and differences
right and wrong spelling
facts and opinions
Fairy tale
According to the wolf in True Story, why did the reporters jazz up the story like that?
They saw what really happened.
They wanted an exciting story.
They were upset with the wolf.
They wanted to help the cops.
What happened to the wolf after the incident with the third pig?
He was captured and the pigs all danced.
He was cooked into a stew.
He ran away and was never caught.
He was sent to jail.
Why did the wolf in True Story get really upset with the third pig?
He called him a mean name.
The pig threw food at him.
He insulted his granny.
The pig made a face at the wolf.
What caused the straw house to fall down in the two stories? Select 2 choices.
In 3 Little Pigs, the wolf was hangry and blew the house down with his breath.
In 3 Little Pigs, the wolf tripped on a rock and fell into the house.
In True Story, the wolf said a strong wind blew it over.
In True Story, the wolf had a cold and his sneeze blew it down.
Match the following themes to the correct version of 3 Pigs:
True Story of 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf
There are two sides to every story.
3 Little Pigs Reader's Theatre
Hard work pays off.
Both versions.
You can't always judge a book by its cover.
In your own words, explain from your perspective the reason why the 2 little pigs built their houses on straws and sticks. Evaluate a time in your life that you built with "straws and sticks" instead of bricks. What was the result? Do you wish you had done things right the first time?
