1. This is the TRUE story of “Three Little Pigs”. The story you know has a new twist. The wolf was not big and bad he simply needed a cup of sugar and something went wrong.

2. Materials  Websites  The book of “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs” by: Jon Scieszka  Venn Diagram  Popsicle Sticks  Glue  Markers

3. Before you Read  Read a traditional tale of “The Three Little Pigs”.traditional tale  Write down three facts you find about wolves.wolves.  What do you notice about the wolf in the story compared to the facts you have found about wolves? What seems to be true or untrue?

4. While You Read Complete the following chart while you read the book, “The True Story of The Three Little Pigs” by Jon Scieszka.

5. After You Read  Complete the Venn diagram on the next slide. Compare and contrast the traditional tale of “The Three Little Pigs” to “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs”.traditional tale  In groups of two compare your story charts.  Using Popsicle sticks, glue, and colored markers design a sturdy house for the three little pigs.

6. “The Three Little Pigs” “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs” Similar “The Three Little Pigs” Venn Diagram

7. Beyond Reading  Read a non traditional version of “The Three Little Pigs”.“The Three Little Pigs”  Based on what you read in the other two stories, write Alexander T. Wolf a letter in jail and tell him your thoughts. Do you think he needed a cup of sugar or was he hungry?

8. Wolf Memory Game  Test your memory on wolves. Find the picture that leads you to the game!

9. Check No or Yes NONO YE S Did you check all the web sites and carefully follow the directions in the lesson? Did you notice the differences between the two stories? Was the wolf guilty? Did you complete the charts? Did you compare your story charts? Did you write a letter to the wolf? Did you try your best on each activity? Did you enjoy “The True story of the Three Little Pigs”? Rubric