Ant and the Three Little Figs Unit 1

Ant and the Three Little Figs Unit 1 Sharing Stories Lesson 1 Introduction Mrs. Gutierrez Smyser School

Ant and the Three Little Figs Introduction Background Information

In Our Head – Old Learning n This title is a ‘funny twist’ on The Three Little Pigs n How did you first hear that story?

In Our Head – Old Learning n Can you name some funny stories? n Jack & the Bean Stalk n Olivia

New Learning What kind of story is this? n Humorous Fiction n This story is about things that didn’t really happen. n The author invents the action in the story. n The story is funny. n The author’s imagination is the most important thing in a work of fiction.

New Learning What is a fig? n a pear-shaped fruit with a sweet taste.

Ant and the Three Little Figs Unit 1 Sharing Stories Lesson 1 Vocabulary

Fig Description: A sweet fruit of a shrub or small tree that grows in warm places. Write a sentence: A fig is purple fruit that looks like a ball. Synonyms: n fruit Draw a picture.

Figs n Fruit that is shaped like a small pear and grows on a tree.

Quickly Description: With speed. Synonyms: n fast n speedily n swiftly Write a sentence: The rabbit moves quickly. Draw a picture.

Quickly

Finally Description: Synonyms: At lastly n to finish Write a sentence: Draw a picture. Its Halloween and I finally get to wear my new costume. n

Finally

Chance Description: Synonyms: possibili A time for ty one to do n opportu something. nity n Write a sentence: I finally get a chance to be in the Draw a picture.

Chance

Anytime Description: At any time. Write a sentence: Synonyms: whenev er n always n ever n Draw a picture.

Anytime

Ant and the Three Little Figs Unit 1 Sharing Stories Lesson 1 Clues, Problems & Wonderings

Clues Problems Wonderings

Ant and the Three Little Figs Unit 1 Sharing Stories Lesson 1 – Comprehension Skill

Author’s Purpose n Entertain: to make readers laugh. n Inform: to give information about a subject.

Author’s Purpose From the book. What is the author’s purpose? 1. “I like to read. ” P. 14 2. “Once upon a time there were three little figs. ” P. 15 3. “Once upon a time there were three little bananas. ” P. 16 4. Find another example of writing to entertain?

Ant and the Three Little Figs Unit 1 Sharing Stories Lesson 1 – Assessment