Making Old Stories New

Lesson 8
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ELA

Alternate Unit 4

1st Grade

Lesson 8 of 18

Objective


Write your own version of The Three Little Pigs.

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Write your own version of The Three Little Pigs. Make sure to include:

  • Three characters (the pigs)
  • One villain (the wolf)
  • Three houses (out of different material)
  • A beginning, middle and end

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Common Core Standards


  • L.1.1 — Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
  • L.1.1.e — Use verbs to convey a sense of past, present, and future (e.g., Yesterday I walked home; Today I walk home; Tomorrow I will walk home).
  • L.1.1.i — Use frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., during, beyond, toward).
  • L.1.2 — Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
  • L.1.2.d — Use conventional spelling for words with common spelling patterns and for frequently occurring irregular words.
  • L.1.2.e — Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions.
  • W.1.3 — Write narratives in which they recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, include some details regarding what happened, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide some sense of closure.
  • W.1.5 — With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed.
  • W.1.6 — With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.

Supporting Standards

SL.1.5

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Retell what happens in Little Red Riding Hood.

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