A WebQuest for grades 3rd and 4th By Mariza Davis

The Three Little Pigs is a fairy tale. A fairy tale is a fiction (made up) story. Most fairy tales include: Animals that can talk A wicked character A beginning which starts with, “Once upon a time…” An end with, “and they lived happily ever after.” Characters, setting (where and when), problem (s), steps to solving the problem (s), and a resolution. The Three Little Pigs is one of the most well-known stories around the world. In this WebQuest you will have access to read four different versions of it online. Well, let’s get started! Click on "Task" to see what you need to do."Task" The State of Florida Sunshine Standards that are addressed in this WebQuest are: LA.A – Purposes (for example, being informed, following directions, making a rapport, conducting interviews, taking a test, performing a task). LA.E – Understands the distinguishing features of literary texts (for example, fictions, drama, poetry, fairy tale, fables, fantasy, biography. LA.E – Knows the similarities and differences of characters presented within third grade or higher level selections. LA.E Knows the similarities and differences of settings presented within third grade or higher level selections. LA.E – Recognizes the major theme in a story.

In this WebQuest you will be working with a partner to complete the following activities:: Pick and read two versions of the familiar tale, The Three Little Pigs online.The Three Little Pigs Analyze The Three Little Pigs by including the following on a story map :The Three Little Pigs Character Setting Problem Solution Theme Complete a Venn Diagram comparing the two versions of The Three Little PigsVenn Diagram The Three Little Pigs Write your own fairy tale based upon your ideas. Click on "Process" to find out how to do these things."Process"

In this WebQuest, you will complete the following items: Make a copy of the story map templatestory map template Read two selections of The Three Little Pigs online. As you read each version, think about the following:The Three Little Pigs What is the setting? Is there anything in the setting that may help you understand the story better? Who are the other characters in the story and how do they treat The Tree Little Pigs? What is the main problem of the story? What are the steps used to solving the problem? How does the story end?

Draw and fill out a Venn Diagram comparing the two versions of the fairy tale you selected. As you do it, think about the following elements of a narrative story:Venn Diagram Character Setting Problem Solution Theme On a sheet of paper draw a Venn Diagram and complete it. Show the similarities and differences between the two versions of The Three Little Pigs you read.The Three Little Pigs Once you finish the Venn Diagram, on another sheet of paper, write down your own fairy tale. Make sure you use all of the major elements from a fairy tale.

CriteriaPoints Venn Diagram All elements of a narrative story were found in both stories/ Found all the similarities and differences between the two stories Almost all elements were found in both stories/ Found some similarities and differences between the two stories ½ of the elements were completed Less than half of the elements were completed _____ Story Map CompletedAlmost completed ½ completedLess than ½_____ Written Fairy Tale Followed Story Map structure / Written in complete sentences Only 1 or 2 errors 2 or more errorsStory map not followed _____ Grammar/Spelling Spelling & Punctuation accurate Only 1 or 2 errors 2 or more errorsFrequent mistakes_____ Participation Directions were followed correctly/ Student cooperated with partner Almost all directions were followed/ Student cooperated with partner ½ of the directions were followed/Stude nt cooperated with partner Directions were not followed/stude nt did not cooperate with partner _____ Total_____

Now that you know the differences and similarities between these versions of The Three Little Pigs and also know how to write your own fairy tale, you might want to do the same activity using different versions of other stories. Following there are some trade book suggestions you might like. You will certainly find them at your local public library or at the media center of your school:The Three Little Pigs Lon Po Po, by E. Young Little Red Riding Hood, by John S. Goodall Something from Nothing, by Phoebe Grilman Joseph Had A Little Overcoat, by Simms Taback The True Story of The Tree Little Pigs, by Jon Scieszka The Tree Pigs, David Wiesner Cinder Edna, by Ellen Jackson Cinderella, or, The Little Glass Slipper, a free translation from the French of Chales Perrault (Caldecott medal winner) Check these websites for more good reading suggestions: Have a great time reading!

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