The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
IDIOMS – Determine the correct (figurative) meaning
POV – Determine the narrative perspective
PLOT – Elements of Plot
Potpourri (mixture)
100
How does the third pig react to the wolf?
He is rude to the wolf.
100
IDIOMS – I’ve tried to put this toy together according to the instructions, but I’m ALL THUMBS. I can’t seem to get the parts to fit.
uncoordinated and awkward, especially with one’s hands
100
POV - Dear Diary, Tonight I just finished one of the books for our read-a-thon, called The Wave. This story is about a school experiment that shows how peer pressure can get out of hand. One of the main characters was a guy by the name of Robert Billing. He pressured and bullied other teenagers into acting like modern-day Nazis. The teenagers were like sheep blindly following a leader. After reading this book, I realized how teens are very gullible; getting tricked into doing things to fit in or be popular.
First-Person
100
PLOT – This is the series of events in a story
Plot
100
According to the wolf, what causes the reporters to change the story of the three little pigs?
The real story is not exciting enough.
200
The wolf explains that he got in trouble because the
cops caught him going crazy
200
IDIOMS – The doctor told the boy’s parents that he was no longer in danger of dying—he had made it through the night, and his high fever had returned to normal. He was OUT OF THE WOODS.
out of danger; out of a very difficult situation
200
POV - If you want to send an email, first you’ll need an email account. Go to gmail.com and sign up for a Gmail account. Once you are logged in, click “Compose.” Put the addresses of any recipients in the “To” box. Tell your readers what your message is about by describing it in the “Subject” box. Then, type your message in the “Body” box and click send. It’s as easy as that.
Second-Person
200
PLOT – This part of the story shows how the conflict develops.
Rising Action
200
POV - The Scarecrow found a tree full of nuts and filled Dorothy’s basket with them, so that she would not be hungry for a long time. She thought this was very kind and thoughtful of the Scarecrow, but she laughed heartily at the awkward way in which the poor creature picked up the nuts. His padded hands were so clumsy that he dropped almost as many as he put in the basket. But the Scarecrow did not mind how long it took him to fill the basket, for it enabled him to keep away from the fire, as he feared a spark might get into his straw and burn him up.
Third-Person Omniscient
300
What does the wolf think about the third pig’s intelligence?
He thinks the third pig is the smartest of the pigs
300
IDIOMS – Wendy was completely fooled by the young man. We all wondered when she would SEE THE LIGHT.
to understand something clearly
300
POV - Harold Davis took a deep breath and slowly started to peel the gauze from the wound on his grandmother’s leg. “Hold on, Grandma. I’m almost done,” He said quietly. “Don’t worry, baby. It doesn’t hurt too much,” she replied, wincing slightly. “Just take your time.” Harold glanced up at his grandmother lying on the couch. He could tell she was in pain from the way she gripped the cushions, but still she managed to smile back at him.
Third-Person Limited
300
PLOT – The characters, the setting, and sometimes even the conflict are introduced here.
Exposition
300
What happens to the third pig at the end of the story?
The third pig survives the wolf’s attack because the wolf cannot blow down the brick house.
400
The wolf says that the main problem with the story of the three little pigs is that
he has not told his side of the story
400
IDIOMS – Lucy met Frank three weeks ago and fell madly in love with him. She’s been WALKING ON AIR ever since.
gleefully happy
400
POV - The girl stopped and looked as if she might pull back in surprise, but instead stood regarding Montag with eyes so dark and shinning that he felt he had said something quite wonderful. But he knew his mouth had only moved to say hello. “Do you mind if I ask? How long have you worked at being a fireman?” the girl asked. “Since I was twenty, ten years ago,” said Montag. They walked farther and the girl said, “Is it true that long ago firemen put fires out instead of going to start them?” “No,” Montag replied, “houses have always been fireproof, take my word for it,” but the girl knew this was not true.
Third-Person Omniscient
400
PLOT – This is the central message of a story and what the author wants you to learn or know.
Theme
400
POV - We crossed the road to a white house inside a walled garden, and found some food, two loaves of bread, and uncooked steak, and half of a ham. We also found several bottles of beer, a sack of beans, and a dozen or so cans of soup, salmon and vegetables. We sat in the kitchen in the dark, not daring to strike a light, and ate bread and ham and drank beer out of the same bottle. The priest wanted to keep going instead of resting and eating. I was urging him to eat and keep up his strength when, all of a sudden, disaster struck!
First-Person
500
Why does the wolf eat the first two pigs?
They are dead and perfectly good meals.
500
IDIOMS – Now that Ralph has grown up, he and his father are as different as night and day. But when Ralph was younger, he was a CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK.
very much like one’s parent(s)
500
POV - At eight-thirty the eggs were shriveled and the toast was like stone. An aluminum wedge scraped them into the sink, where hot water whirled them down a metal throat which digested and flushed them away to the distant sea. The dirty dishes were dropped into a hot washer and emerged twinkling dry.
Third-Person Objective
500
PLOT – This includes when and where the story takes place.
Setting
500
How are the pigs in this story like the pigs in the original story of “The Three Little Pigs?”
The pigs in this story are like the pigs of the original story because the first pig builds his house of straw, the second pig builds his house of sticks, and the third pig builds his house of bricks. Also, the wolf blows down two of the three pigs’ houses.
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