As part of their study of the Progressive Era, class groups examine a 20th century version of "The Three Little Pigs" through a New Era lens and identify how ideals such as the value of hard work, creativity, and problem solving, etc., are reflected in Brooke's version of the tale.

Concepts

children's literature, cultural values

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

Have groups compare Brooke's version of the tale with standard versions and with Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith's "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs."

Classroom Considerations

• The activity presumes class members are familiar with older version of the tale

Pros

• The packet includes links to Brooke's book, Progressive Era materials, and other related resources

Cons

• Additional scaffolding may be required for some class members to understand the concept of applying lenses for interpretation

Common Core

RL.5.9 RL.6.9 RL.7.9 RL.8.9