Making Old Stories New

Lesson 14
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ELA

Alternate Unit 4

1st Grade

Lesson 14 of 18

Objective


Use the words “sly” and “pleasant” to describe how the wolf changes.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Ninja Red Riding Hood by Corey Rosen Schwartz 

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

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.

  • In the beginning the wolf is sly, because ____________________.
  • In the beginning the wolf is sly, so ___________________.
  • In the beginning the wolf is sly, but ________________.
     
  • In the end the wolf is pleasant, because ________________.
  • In the end the wolf is pleasant, but ________________.
  • In the end the wolf is pleasant, so ______________.

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Key Questions


  • 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?

Vocabulary


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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Common Core Standards


  • 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.

Supporting Standards

L.1.5
RL.1.1
RL.1.7
RL.1.9
RL.1.10
SL.1.1
SL.1.2
SL.1.6

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Defend if you agree or disagree with the wolf’s side of the story and why.

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