The Three Little Pigs (Super Why!)
From Super Why! · 2007
24 minPre-KK1stReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
Pig is afraid of the Big Bad Wolf, so the Super Readers jump into "The Three Little Pigs" to find out how the pigs stayed safe. Spelling out the super-letter word — and reading along — helps Pig find the courage to face his fear. A reassuring intro to the classic tale, with letters and sounding-out woven through.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
The Super Readers visit the three little pigs to solve a real-life worry.
- Who are the characters in "The Three Little Pigs," and what does each one build?
- Why does the third pig's house stay standing?
- What problem did the Super Readers solve by reading the story?
- What helped Pig feel braver in the end?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: straw, sticks, brick, sturdy, brave.
Try it: Sound out the word brave with your teacher, then draw the pig house you think is strongest and write one word for why.