Making Old Stories New

Lesson 15
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ELA

Alternate Unit 4

1st Grade

Lesson 15 of 18

Objective


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

Readings and Materials


  • Book: What Really Happened to Little Red Riding Hood: The Wolf's Story by Toby Forward 

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

Do you believe the wolf’s side of the story? Defend why or why not.

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Key Questions


  • The wolf talks directly to the reader. What questions does the wolf ask? Why does he ask these questions?

  • According to the wolf, what was his relationship with the grandma?

  • According to the wolf, how did he end up dressed like Grandma?

  • According to the wolf, what happened when Little Red arrived at her grandma’s house?

  • The wolf wants the reader to believe he is sweet and innocent. Do the illustrations support the idea that he is innocent? Why or why  not?

  • According to the wolf, why did the woodsman think the wolf was causing trouble? Did the woodsman do the right thing?

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Common Core Standards


  • 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.

Supporting Standards

L.1.1
L.1.2
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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Determine the moral of Little Red Riding Hood and explain how the moral can be used in your own life.

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