1. TEAL Strategy How does the author characterize the 3rd little pig?
T: The author characterizes the third little pig as wise.
E:This can be seen when he says, "the third little pig built himself a house of bricks,” even though it took “a long time to build,” it was worth it because it was a “very strong house.”
A: This shows the pig is clever because he invested his time and effort into building a house that can not be destroyed by the big bad wolf.
L: What we can learn from this is that taking your time to do things right the first time will always pay off.

2. Crossover TEAEAL SAR Strategy How are the protagonists characterized in "Hansel and Gretel" and "The Three Little Pigs"?
T: The protagonists in both selections are characterized as crafty.
E: This can be seen in Hansel and Gretel when Gretel “perceived [the witch's] intention” and tricked her into going into the oven herself.
A: This shows she was a quick thinker because this allowed her to trap the witch and let her, and Hansel, to escape.
E: Just as in “The Three Little Pigs,” the third little pig “built himself a house of bricks,” to protect himself from the wolf.
A: This shows he is a good planner to engineer a home that is strong enough to withstand the huffs and puffs of the wolf.
L: What we can learn from this is that protecting yourself from trouble means planning ahead and thinking on your feet.