Stories: Supplemental Guide 2A | The Three Little Pigs 45Sentence Frames
Was the second pig the smartest?
(Yes/No)
I think is the smartest.
The pig is the smartest
because...
- Evaluative Think Pair Share: Which one of the three pigs do you think
is the smartest? Why?- Answers may vary but should reveal that the third pig was the smartest.
- After hearing today’s story and questions and answers, do you have
any remaining questions? [If time permits, you may wish to allow for
individual, group, or class research of the text and/or other resources
to answer these remaining questions.]
Sayings and Phrases: Better Safe than Sorry
- Remind students that they heard the saying “better safe than sorry,”
in The Five Senses domain. - Have students say, “Better safe than sorry.”
- Ask a volunteer to explain what this saying means.
- Explain to students that if they think that something they do may turn
out badly, and may even hurt them or someone else, they should be
careful—it’s better safe than sorry! - Have students tell their partner how the saying “better safe than
sorry” applies to this story. Have them identify which pig was “better
safe than sorry.”
Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day