Traditional Literature #1

Book Title: "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs"
Author: Jon Scieszka
Illustrator: Lane Smith
Publisher: Puffin Books, Copyright 1996
Number of pages: 32
Genre: Traditional Literature

Just when you think you know the story of the three little pigs...you don't. "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" is a comical twist on the original fairy tale often told to young children. This particular version is told from the wolf's point of view. It turns out that those three little pigs may not be as innocent as we thought!

The illustrations are very simple and maybe even a little wacky, but they do an awesome job telling the story.

Grade level:1st
Content Area: ELA
Standard: 2) Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson. [RL.1.2]

I chose to use this book with 1st grade because I saw it done in my practicum classroom this semester. I would read the story aloud and then use it for a retell. The students would be able to use retell cards, sticks, or even digital storytelling apps.