Technology Enhanced Lesson

Compare/Contrasting
The Three Little Pigs (Original)
and
The True Story of The 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf
Teacher: Mr. Hill
Subject Area: English/Language Arts/Reading
Grade Level: 3rd
Standards
ELAGSE3RL3: Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits,
motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the
sequence of events.
ELAGSE3RL6: Distinguish their own point of view from that of the
narrator or those of the characters.
ELAGSE3RL9: Compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of
stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters
(e.g., in books from a series).
ELAGSE3RI9: Compare and contrast the most important points and
key details presented in two texts on the same topic.

Essential Question(s)
How can using a graphic organizer to compare and contrast text
help me understand

Objectives
Compare and Contrast the original version of The Three Little Pigs
with The True Story of The 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf
Use self-monitoring while reading

Prior Learning
Class will have:
Read and discussed the original story
Learned the definitions of vocabulary words used during the lesson

Vocabulary
Compare, Contrast, Character (Hero, Villain) , Plot, Climax and Point of
View.

Materials

The Three Little Pigs (Original)

The True Story of The 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf
Venn Diagram sheet
Pencils

Day 1
Activate Prior Knowledge: Ask students if they have ever
done comparison shopping. If needed give examples:
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McDonalds/Burger King
Coke/Pepsi
Walmart/American Eagle
Student examples

Using an digital model, complete a Venn Diagram:

Students complete own digital Venn Diagram
Day 2

 Activate Prior Knowledge: Review compare and contrast

from previous lesson.
Read Aloud the original of The Three Little Pigs
Discuss vocabulary words for the original story: compare,
contrast, character (hero, villain), plot, climax and point of view.

Read The True Story of The 3 Little Pigs

Revisit vocabulary words and ask if they are the same or
different for the stories
Model using a digital Compare and Contrast map on the
board and have students give examples of the differences
between each book
Students complete their own digital Compare and Contrast
map.
Day 3
Divide class into small groups
Students select a familiar fairy tale picture book to read
Students will retell the story from the point of view of a character
other than the hero or heroine
Examples:
o Witch in Hansel and Gretel
o Huntsman in Snow White
o Giant in Jack and the Beanstalk
Students will complete a digital Compare and Contrast map
showing how their story is different when it is told by a different
character.
As a class, discuss how the story changes when told from a
different point of view.

Assessment
Teacher observation
Question and answer
Completed Venn Diagram and adjective worksheets
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/venn_di
agrams/
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/compco
ntrast/map.html