3 Pigs
Three little pigs leave home to find adventure in the big world.
EXPOSITION
•What is the setting?
–The beautiful clearing where the 3 Little Pigs build their homes
–Time: Not exactly known. The time their mother thought it was appropriate they leave the home
The author describes why Manuel volunteered for the talent show. Why does Manuel think he volunteered?
To impress the girls, he wanted the limelight, he wanted to impress his friends, and he wanted applause.
"Will he get it?" "If so, how?"
Yes- he wins the talent show.
What is event #5
Event #5
The Big Bad Wolf tires several times, but he can’t blow down brick house
Rising Action- Event 1
Event #1
The pigs come across a beautiful clearing they think will be a perfect spot to build their homes.
•Who is the Protagonist?
–Pig # 3
Manuel "yearns for the limelight", what does it mean to be in the "limelight"?
To call attention to yourself
Pantomine
The art of performance through bodily movements only.
What is the Climax in the 3 little pigs
CLIMAX: Wolf decides to sneak down the chimney to get the pigs.
What is Event #2 in the Rising Action of the 3 Little Pigs?
Event #2
Pig #1 builds a house of straw, Pig #2 builds a house of sticks, and Pig # 3 builds a house of bricks.
•Who is the Antagonist?
–The Big Bad Wolf
Manuel is described as average. Average means not great, not awful, just regular, like everyone else. What makes Manuel feel this way?
Manuel looks like the other kids in the neighborhood; not good looking like his friend Ernie- just average.
Debut
First appearence
How many events take place in the Rising Action of the 3 Little Pigs?
5 events
Rising Action- Event #3
Event #3
Big Bad Wolf blows the straw house down and pig #1 escapes to Pig #2’s house.
•What is the point of view?
–3rd person omniscient
What is this story about?
A boy entering a talent show
Maneuvered
Moved skillfully for a specific purpose
What event happens during the pigs falling action?
Wolf falls into boiling pot of soup.
What is Event #4 in Rising Action?
Event #4
Big Bad Wolf blows the stick house down and Pig #1 and #2 escape to Pig # 3’s house
•What is the type of conflict?
–Character vs. Character
"What does the main character want?"
The limelight, to win the talent show.
Who wrote LaBamba?
Gary Soto
What part of the plot.....
The Big Bad Wolf is so scared of the 3 Pigs that he runs off in the woods never to be seen again. The 3 little pigs live happily ever after.
RESOLUTION