The story is about a selfish pug dog named Pig. He shares an apartment with a sausage dog called Trevor who sadly is always on the receiving end of Pig's bad temper. All Trevor wants is one toy of his own but Pig is determined that they are all his.
Book Week 2015
Pig the Pug by Aaron Blabey is shortlisted by CBCA for the Early Childhood Book of the Year.
Suitable for junior primary (grades R/F to grade 3) depending on the skills you want to focus on. If looking at social skills the book could be used with students up to grade 5.
Author: Miss Jennifer Ward
Cost: $3.00 USD @ TPT$3.50 AUD @ MissJenniferWard (receive 30% off the price with the code PIGSAVE30)
Literacy: Reading
Time: Allow at least a couple of hours if completing all activities
Materials:
* coloured pencils
* paper
* scissors
Cost: $7.15 AUD (current as of September 2017)
Literacy: Retelling
Time: 2 x 40 min lessons (depending if you pre-cut materials)
Objective: To create a puppet and use it to retell a story
Materials:
* felt (2 x colours - tan and brown)
* googly eyes
* stuffing (if making toy)
* glue (making puppet)
How to:
* All instructions are provided in the PDF pattern and are simple enough to follow.
My preference is to use googly eyes though for a bit more fun.
Lesson ideas:
I would use the puppet version to retell the story to younger children or the class. Each student could also use them to create their own new story about Pig.
Cost: FREE
Time: 1 x 60 min (create and experiment)
Objective: To conduct and accurately record an investigation
Materials:
* paper
* straws
* sticky tape
* pencils
Creator: Kimberly @ Learn Create Love has this template to print and create of a pug and a dachshund.
Cost: FREE
Time: 1 x 60 min
Materials:
* paper / cardboard
* googly eyes
* glue
- After a pug has been made write a list of all the ways Pig behaved badly towards Trevor.
- Write on Pig the moral of the story (if it is in rhyme - all the better!)
- Write a poem (using rhyme) to describe what he was like
- Compare Trevor and Pug using the crafts
Author: First Palette Cube Template
Cost: FREE.
Lesson ideas:
* have each student decorate the box in preparation for Pig giving Trevor a special gift to make up for being so selfish.
Materials:
* paper
* coloured pencils
* scissors
* glue or sticky tape
These ideas are adorable! Looks like a very engaging lesson. Thanks for sharing!
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Your lessons are very interactive and an excellent way to increase students interest in reading.
ReplyDeleteI love these ideas! So cute!
ReplyDeleteFantastic and thorough, love the craft ideas to compliment the story!
ReplyDeleteI have a lot of students who love dogs this year. They will love this book and these activities! Thanks for sharing!
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