Ant and the Three Little Figs Unit 1 Sharing Stories Lesson 1 Introduction Mrs. Gutierrez Smyser School

Ant and the Three Little Figs Introduction Background Information

In Our Head – Old Learning This title is a ‘ funny twist ’ on The Three Little Pigs How did you first hear that story?

Can you name some funny stories? Jack & the Bean Stalk Olivia In Our Head – Old Learning

New Learning What kind of story is this? Humorous Fiction This story is about things that didn ’ t really happen. The author invents the action in the story. The story is funny. The author ’ s imagination is the most important thing in a work of fiction.

New Learning What is a fig? a pear-shaped fruit with a sweet taste.

Ant and the Three Little Figs Unit 1 Sharing Stories Lesson 1 Vocabulary

Fig Description: A sweet fruit of a shrub or small tree that grows in warm places. Synonyms: fruit Write a sentence: A fig is purple fruit that looks like a ball. Draw a picture.

Figs Fruit that is shaped like a small pear and grows on a tree.

Quickly Description: With speed. Synonyms: fast speedily swiftly Write a sentence: The rabbit moves quickly. Draw a picture.

Quickly

Finally Description: At last. Synonyms: lastly to finish Write a sentence: Its Halloween and I finally get to wear my new costume. Draw a picture.

Finally

Chance Description: A time for one to do something. Synonyms: possibility opportunity Write a sentence: I finally get a chance to be in the game! Draw a picture.

Chance

Anytime Description: At any time. Synonyms: whenever always ever Write a sentence:Draw a picture.

Anytime

Ant and the Three Little Figs Unit 1 Sharing Stories Lesson 1 Clues, Problems & Wonderings

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Ant and the Three Little Figs Unit 1 Sharing Stories Lesson 1 – Comprehension Skill

Author ’ s Purpose Entertain: to make readers laugh. Inform: to give information about a subject.

From the book.What is the author ’ s purpose? 1. “ I like to read. ” P “ Once upon a time there were three little figs. ” P “ Once upon a time there were three little bananas. ” P Find another example of writing to entertain? Author’s Purpose

Ant and the Three Little Figs Unit 1 Sharing Stories Lesson 1 – Assessment