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?
In Our Head – Old Learning
 Can you name some funny stories?
 Jack & the Bean Stalk
 Olivia
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.
Write a sentence:
A fig is purple fruit that
looks like a ball.
Synonyms:
 fruit
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:
Synonyms:
At last.
lastly
 to finish
Write a sentence:
Draw a picture.
Its Halloween and I
finally get to wear
my new costume.

Finally
Chance
Description:
A time for one to do
something.
Write a sentence:
I finally get a chance
to be in the game!
Synonyms:
possibility
 opportunity

Draw a picture.
Chance
Anytime
Description:
At any time.
Write a sentence:
Synonyms:

whenever
 always
 ever
Draw a picture.
Anytime
Ant and the Three Little
Figs
Unit 1 Sharing Stories
Lesson 1 Clues, Problems & Wonderings
Clues
Problems
Wonderings
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.
Author’s Purpose
From the book.
What is the author’s purpose?
1. “I like to read.” P. 14
2. “Once upon a time there were
three little figs.” P. 15
3. “Once upon a time there were
three little bananas.” P. 16
4. Find another example of writing to entertain?
Ant and the Three Little
Figs
Unit 1 Sharing Stories
Lesson 1 – Assessment