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Ant and the Three Little Figs
Unit 1 Sharing StoriesLesson 1 Introduction
Mrs. Gutierrez Smyser School
Ant and the Three Little Figs
IntroductionBackground Information
In Our Head – Old Learning
This title is a ‘funny twist’ on The Three Little Pigs
How did you first hear that story?
Can you name some funny stories? Jack & the Bean Stalk Olivia
In Our Head – Old Learning
New LearningWhat kind of story is this?
Humorous Fiction This story is about things that didn’t really
happen. The author invents the action in the story. The story is funny. The author’s imagination is the most
important thing in a work of fiction.
New Learning What is a fig? a pear-shaped fruit with a sweet taste.
Ant and the Three Little Figs
Unit 1 Sharing StoriesLesson 1 Vocabulary
Fig
Description:
A sweet fruit of a shrub or small tree that grows in warm
places.
Synonyms:
fruit
Write a sentence:
A fig is purple fruit that looks like a ball.
Draw a picture.
Figs
Fruit that is shaped like a small pear and grows on a tree.
Quickly
Description:
With speed.
Synonyms:
fast speedily swiftly
Write a sentence:
The rabbit moves quickly.
Draw a picture.
Quickly
Finally
Description:
At last.
Synonyms:
lastly to finish
Write a sentence:
Its Halloween and I finally get to wear my new
costume.
Draw a picture.
Finally
Chance
Description:
A time for one to do something.
Synonyms:
possibility opportunity
Write a sentence:
I finally get a chance to be in
the game!
Draw a picture.
Chance
Anytime
Description:
At any time.
Synonyms:
whenever always ever
Write a sentence: Draw a picture.
Anytime
Ant and the Three Little Figs
Unit 1 Sharing StoriesLesson 1 Clues, Problems &
Wonderings
Clues Problems Wonderings
Ant and the Three Little Figs
Unit 1 Sharing StoriesLesson 1 – Comprehension Skill
Author’s Purpose
Entertain: to make readers laugh.
Inform: to give information about a subject.
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?
Author’s Purpose
Ant and the Three Little Figs
Unit 1 Sharing StoriesLesson 1 – Assessment