The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
Jon Scieszka Objectives: ELA2W1 The student demonstrates competency in the writing process. The student a. Writes text of a length appropriate to address a topic and tell the story. b. Uses traditional organizational patterns for conveying information (e.g., chronological order, similarity and difference, answering questions). Brilliant Star Objectives: Moral Character: Given a story or situation in which a choice must be made between acceptable or appropriate behavior and unacceptable or inappropriate behavior, the students will be able to discern the moral dilemma, make a choice, and provide a rationale for that choice. Essential Question(s): How do I write a story from a different point of view? Activating Strategy: Read: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Acquisition Lesson Activities: Discuss how the wolf’s side of the story differs from the three little pig’s version. Ask: Do you agree with the wolf’s decision to eat the pigs after the houses fell? Could there be other stories like this that we’ve only heard one side to? Model a short narrative from a first person perspective. Then model the same short story so that the students can listen for the difference. Ask for a volunteer to retell the story of Little Red Riding Hood from the girl’s point of view. Ask the students to consider that the wolf may not be a fault in this story after all. Maybe he was trying to scare her so she wouldn’t walk alone in the woods anymore. Have the students to get with a partner and discuss how the story might be different if it were told from the wolf’s vantage point. The students will then get a chance to write a new version of Little Red Riding Hood from the wolf’s point of view. Extend/Refine Activities: Students can try rewriting their story using third person. Students can create their own story using first or third person. Return to: Brilliant Star Main Page Brilliant Star Reading Project: | Index | Compilation |