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The Three Little Pigs Reading, Writing, and STEM Talented and Gifted Unit

By Enhancing Enrichment

Are you looking for an engaging unit for your 2nd and 3rd grade gifted and talented groups? This unit seamlessly integrates reading, writing, and STEM activities in a fun and engaging way!

Reading Adventures: Dive into the classic tale of The Three Little Pigs by reading the traditional version, the wolf's version, and other cultural versions. Encourage critical thinking and comprehension skills as students analyze and compare story elements.

Writing Journeys: Inspire creativity with hands-on writing activities that build upon the Three Little Pigs narrative. Students will craft their own versions of the story, exploring alternative endings and imaginative twists. Foster language development, vocabulary expansion, and writing proficiency guided by a writing checklist and rubric.

STEM Adventures: Unleash the power of STEM education by incorporating hands-on, project-based learning into the Three Little Pigs narrative. Students will become architects and engineers as they design and build sturdy houses to withstand the huffing and puffing of the infamous wolf (brought to life with a cut-out and hair dryer). Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as this exciting STEM challenge brings the story to life.

Key Features:

  1. Interdisciplinary Learning: Seamlessly integrate reading, writing, and STEM into one unit.
  2. Critical Thinking Skills: Encourage analytical thinking through discussions, reflections, and creative activities that deepen understanding.
  3. Collaborative Learning: Foster teamwork and communication with collaborative reading projects and group STEM challenges.

Transform your learning environment into a fun educational adventure with this Three Little Pigs unit. Ignite curiosity, build foundational skills, and cultivate a lifelong love for reading, writing, and STEM exploration!

Product Includes:

  • Title Page
  • Timeline
  • Book Options
  • 4 Story Maps
  • Opinion Response Paper
  • 2 Venn Diagrams
  • Writing Checklist
  • Writing Rubric
  • Writing Paper
  • STEM Challenge Teacher Notes
  • STEM Challenge Overview
  • STEM Challenge Requirements
  • Pig Cut-Outs (color and black and white)
  • Wolf Cut-Outs (color and black and white)
  • STEM Challenge Student Cover
  • STEM Challenge Student Ask and Imagine Page
  • STEM Challenge Student Plan and Create Page
  • STEM Challenge Student Test and Improve Page
  • STEM Challenge Student Reflect Page

Other STEM Challenges Available:

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