(1) Fiction Lesson 4
(2) Fiction Lesson 4
The Three Little Pigs retold by James Marshall
The Three Little Pigs retold by James Marshall
Today we are going to read a traditional
We know that this is traditional tale that is
tale that you may have already heard.
fiction. What can we expect to see and
(display cover)
hear when we read this traditional tale?
Because this is a traditional tale, the book is
retold by James Marshall. It is his version of the
story and it might be different from the version
you have heard. Think about what you know
(Allow children to respond while you guide the
conversation to point out elements such as the three
characters, beginning, middle, and end with a problem
and resolution.
about this story. What happens first? In the
middle? How does it end? (Turn and talk about the
versions you know)
(3) Fiction Lesson 4
(4) Fiction Lesson 4
The Three Little Pigs retold by James Marshall
The Three Little Pigs retold by James Marshall
How do you think that knowing the
information about the versions we have
read before will help us as we read this
Many tales use common language we are
version?
(Turn and Talk)
Knowing what to expect can help us make
predictions, draw conclusions, and better
understand the storyteller’s message.
familiar with like “Once upon a time…”
Read the first four pages through “It took him no time
at all. Point out how the first pig is a bit rude to the
man selling straw.
Maybe James Marshall wrote this version to
be funny. I wonder if the second pig will be
as rude.
(5) Fiction Lesson 4
(6) Fiction Lesson 4
The Three Little Pigs retold by James Marshall
The Three Little Pigs retold by James Marshall
Stop after the wolf says, “Little pig, little pig, let me
come in.”
Have students share predictions. Read the next two pages,
stopping after “And he gobbled up the little pig.”
The wolf is talking here, and the first little pig is
How is this version similar to or different from
what you know?
about to reply. Is anyone familiar with how the
pig replies to the wolf?
(allow student responses)
So far this version of The Three Little Pigs is
similar to the version I know. What do you think
will happen next now that the pig refuses to let
the wolf in?
Have students quickly turn and talk with their partners then
share responses.
I notice there is a familiar pattern. Let’s read
the rest of the book.
(Point out your own observations about
differences and similarities).