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The True Story of

the Three Little

Pigs Lesson Plan &

Activities

By Research Based Teaching Tools

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Lesson Plan and Activities:

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Reading Level Information Lesson Plan

Cake for Granny Cause and Effect

Comprehension Worksheet Story Elements Map

Story Quilt Venn Diagram

Vocabulary Worksheet A Writing Assignment as the Wolf’s Lawyer

Newspaper Writing Assignment Recipe Card for Granny’s Birthday Cake

Words to Alphabetize Granny’s Birthday Present Surprise Writing Assignment

Staying out of Trouble Writing Assignment Paper bag Theater Directions and Ideas

Paper bag theater: The Wolf Paper bag theater: two pigs

Paper bag theater character and props: pig, hat and cup of sugar Paper bag theater props: sign

Paper bag theater props: the brick house Paper bag theater props: the straw or hay house

Paper bag theater props: the stick house Clip art Credit

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The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Reading Information:

Interest Level: K-3 Grade Level Equivalent: 3rd grade

Lexile Measure: AD570L DRA: 40

Guided Reading: Q AR Quiz Available


The True Story of the 3

Little Pigs by A. Wolf By Jon Scieszka

Illustrated by Lane Smith Words to preview prior to reading to the book:

everybody knows Alexander

wrong sugar once

neighbor knocked answer

lying brother answered

doorknob impolite probably

scene history sugar

Preview the book with your students:

1. Have the students look through the book and tell you what they notice.

2. See if they think this story is the story of the, “The Three Little Pigs.”

3. Who do they think is causing all of the problems in the story?

Have your students read the book or if it is not at

their level you read the book:

Questions after you the story has been read:

1. What is the wolf trying to do at the beginning of the story?

2. What does he need?

3. Where does he go to get what he needs?

4. What types of problems does he have?

5. What would happen if you were the wolf and you were treated that way?

6. How would you feel if someone called your grandmother names?

7. Do you believe the wolf’s story or “ The Three Little Pig’s” story?


8. Would you have eaten the pigs if you were the wolf? Was that the right

thing to do?


Name: Date: Cause and Effect:

Choose your favorite parts of the book. Write a few words and draw a picture in each box to describe what happened because of a certain event.

Cause: Effect:

Cause:

Cause:

Effect:

Effect:


Name: Date Before reading the story, “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs,” create a list of questions based on what you want to know. After the

story create a list of answers based on what you have found out.

What I want to know: What I found out:


Story Elements Map

Name: Date:

Fill in the map based on, “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.”

Title of the story:

Characters:

Setting:

Problem: Main Events:

Solution:


Story Clues Quilt: Name: Date:

Fill in the quilt and decorate it based on the story. Use clues from the story and what you already understand to make conclusions about the experiences or characters in the story.

Story Clues What I already know Conclusions + =


Name: Date:Create a Venn Diagram based on the differences and similarities between the True Story of the Three Little Pigs and The Three Little Pigs.

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs The Three Little Pigs


Name:_____________________ Date:______________

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs

Vocabulary Words: scene jazzed fellow

probably Fairy tale once

doorknob shame history

framed honor rude

folk tale impolite wrong

spoil answer magical

1. ( to damage or ruin) If you leave milk out it will ______________________.

2. ( having a good name or reputation) Tom got a student of the month

award for having _________________

3. (embarrassment, guilt, or disgrace) The wolf felt it was a ______________ to

let a ham dinner go to waste.

4. (incorrect, immoral, unfair) I don’t know how the big bad wolf thing got

started but it is all _________________.

5. (impolite, offensive, bad-mannered)It was ________________ to ignore me.

6. (formerly, previously, when) We _________________ took our dog on a walk

to the river.

7. (story, legend, myth) The story about Paul Bunyan and his Ox is called

a _______________________.

8. (member, partner, friend) A ________________ in our class told us about

their house in the woods.

9. (reply, respond, remedy) My mom wanted an ______________________ when

she found out that the newspaper was not delivered.

10. (mystic ,mysterious, enchanted)It was _______________________ to see a

rabbit hop out of a hat.

11. (rubbish, verbiage, nonsense) According to the Wolf, the story was just

_________________________ up and he was upset because no one knew his

side.

12.(enchanted, magical, imaginary) The story of Cinderella is called a

_____________________________.

13. (handle, button) The _________________ was stuck and no one could open

the door.

14.( rude, disrespectful, bad-mannered) When the wolf asked the pig for

some sugar, the pig was _____________________.

15. (perhaps, maybe, possibly) The wolf needs some sugar so he

________________ thought it was a good idea ask his neighbors if he could

borrow some.

16. (sight, view, spectacle) The newspaper claimed the wolf made a

______________ when all he wanted was a cup of sugar.

17. (story, past, saga) _________________ tells everyone that the wolf was the

bad character, but the wolf claimed that he was not.

18. (trapped, tricked, set up) Do you think the wolf was ______________ when

they found him guilty and sent him to jail?


It’s time someone listens to my side of the story…..

Please believe I didn’t do it! There are other wolves out

there!

Name: Date:

The Wolf claims that he

was framed. He believes

that he was innocent.

You are his attorney.

Explain to the police

how he was innocent and

why he deserves to be free.

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THE Pig

View! “News for All Pigs!”

Big Bad Wolf! 25¢

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The Daily Paper for

students to illustrate

and write stories

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Name: Date:

The wolf was trying to make a birthday cake for his

granny. Create a special recipe for the wolf that you think

his granny would like for her birthday cake.

Recipe:_____________________________________________________________________

From the kitchen of:_______________________________

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Ingredients: ______________________________________________

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Directions:

Name:_____________________ Date:______________

Words to Alphabetize based on The True Story of the

Three Little Pigs Words:

scene jazzed fellow

probably Fairy tale once

doorknob shame history

framed honor rude

folk tale impolite wrong

spoil answer magical

1._______________________________

2._______________________________

3._______________________________

4._______________________________

5._______________________________

6._______________________________

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NameDirections: What do you think the wolf gave Granny as a birthday present? Draw what you think he gave her

and write a few words to describe it.


The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Paper Bag Puppet Activities:

Cut out the heads to the pigs, and the wolf. Have the students color and decorate the heads and glue them on a brown or white paper bag. Have the students decorate the characters. If they want they can add the wolf’s hat.

For the razor, the cup of sugar, the sign and the miniature newspaper have the students decorate and write their own newspaper. Have them use popsicle sticks as a way to hold the props.

For the houses students can either color them, or color and add three dimensional things like miniature sticks to use as a back drop.

The puppets, props and backgrounds are a basic structure for students. Encourage your students to go beyond the structure and make it their own. Let them explore in their art work.

Encourage your students to retell the story in their own words to others and act it out.



Paper bag Wolf: Color the wolf’s head. Students can decorate him however they want. There is a hat for the wolf on the

additional pages.


Paper bag Puppet Pigs:

Have students decorate the pigs and attach to the top of a small paper bag. Have them act out the story with the characters.

Wolf’s jail

hat

Cup of Sugar for

Granny’s cake


Paper bag Puppet Pig and Props:

Have students decorate the pig and attach to the top of a small paper bag. Have them act out the story with the characters. They can use the props or create their

own.

SUGAR

Little Pig’s

razor

The wolf’s

hanky

THE Pig View! “News for All Pigs!”

Bad Big Wolf! 25¢

The Daily Paper for

students to illustrate

and write stories


Paper bag Puppet Props:

My Side of

The Story by

A. Wolf!


Paper bag Puppet Theater Props:

The Straw House



The Stick House



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