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Alternate Unit 4
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Use the words “sly” and “pleasant” to describe how the wolf changes.
Book: Ninja Red Riding Hood by Corey Rosen Schwartz
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Use the words “sly” and “pleasant” to describe how the wolf changes. Pick two of the sentence frames below to describe how the wolf has changed.
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Questions about the text that will help guide the students understanding
What was the wolf’s problem? How does he plan on solving his problem?
What does it mean to be equipped? Why does the wolf feel equipped to catch a good meal?
The author uses the words and phrases “anticipation,” “licked his chops,” “hastily,” and “eagerly” to describe the wolf. What do these words show about the wolf?
Little Red is unsure about her grandma. What evidence does the author include to show that Little Red is unsure? Use details from the text and illustrations.
Why are the wolf and Little Red evenly matched?
Why does the wolf decide to skedaddle? What promise does he make?
How does the wolf change in the end?
Literary terms, text-based vocabulary, idioms and word parts to be taught with the text
equipped
v.
to prepare mentally for a task
anticipation
n.
to act of waiting for something that you really want
hastily
adv.
hurriedly, with quick speed
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L.1.1.f — Use frequently occurring adjectives.
L.1.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.
L.1.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).
RL.1.2 — Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.
RL.1.3 — Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
RL.1.4 — Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.
Standards that are practiced daily but are not priority standards of the unit
L.1.5 — With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
RL.1.1 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
RL.1.7 — Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
RL.1.9 — Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories.
RL.1.10 — With prompting and support, read prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for grade 1.
SL.1.1 — Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
SL.1.6 — Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation.
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Defend if you agree or disagree with the wolf’s side of the story and why.
Retell what happens in The Three Little Pigs.
Standards
RL.1.2RL.1.3
Describe why the third little tamale was resourceful.
L.1.1.gRL.1.2RL.1.3
Explain why the third little javelina was intelligent.
L.1.1.gL.1.1.jRL.1.2RL.1.3RL.1.6
Describe why Pig Three is persistent.
L.1.1.gL.1.1.jL.1.6RL.1.2RL.1.3
Use the words “persistent,” “resourceful,” or “intelligent” to describe the three little wolves.
Defend if the wolf’s side of the story is true or not.
L.1.1.gRL.1.2RL.1.3RL.1.4
Determine the moral of the Three Little Pigs and explain how the moral can be used in your own life.
L.1.1.fRL.1.2RL.1.9W.1.1
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Write your own version of The Three Little Pigs.
L.1.1L.1.1.eL.1.1.iL.1.2L.1.2.dL.1.2.eW.1.3W.1.5W.1.6
Retell what happens in Little Red Riding Hood.
RL.1.2RL.1.3RL.1.4
Explain what lesson Little Red learns and how she learns it.
Analyze specific words in a text and explain how they help the reader better understand the story.
L.1.1.fL.1.4L.1.6RL.1.2RL.1.3RL.1.4
Explain why Little Roja is intelligent.
Defend if the wolf is or is not cunning and why.
Determine the moral of Little Red Riding Hood and explain how the moral can be used in your own life.
RL.1.2RL.1.9W.1.1
Defend if wolves deserve the stereotype of being evil animals.
RI.1.1RI.1.2
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