Student Objectives:

  • Take turns reading pages or paragraphs in the book to practice their reading skills.
  • Identify who the main characters and settings of the story are.
  • Understand the moral lessons presented in the book.
  • Be able to summarize the story in their own words.

Video Links:

  • How To Catch A Pig:

Theocratic Connections:

N/A

Activity 1 – Reading Chapter 3 – Pages 19-24 (15 minutes):

Open the story in the Bookclub bookcase and have students take turns reading the rest of the chapter. Assign character roles if appropriate.

Activity 2 – Discussion (10 minutes):

Ask students the following questions:

  • “How does Wilbur’s escape affect the other animals in the barn?”
  • “How do the humans react to Wilbur’s escape? How does this contrast with the animals’ reactions?”
  • “In this chapter, Wilbur escapes from his pen. How does he feel when he frees himself? How do Wilbur’s feelings change as the chapter progresses?”
  • “What does this chapter reveal about Wilbur’s personality?”
  • “What do you think Wilbur learned from his experience of escaping and being caught?”
  • “If you had to tell someone what chapter 3 was about, what would you say?”
  • “What do you think will happen in the next chapter?”

Activity 3 – Watch and Discuss How To Catch A Pig Video(5 minutes):

Ask students the following question:

  • “Do you think it’s easy or hard to catch a pig? Could you do it?”

Assessment:

Assess student understanding of the story’s moral through participation in discussions, completion of reflection questions, and identification of key concepts presented.