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If we change the gender of the main character does that alter how we might perceive the perspective of that character?

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For this story, ask the students to take a character they're already familiar with, such as goldilocks or red riding hood, if we rewrite their stories making them men, do we still consider them good guys, or have we changed our opinions? This allows for brainstorming, discussion, and a lot of writing!

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The Irish Cinderlad (Trophy Picture Books (Paperback))

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The Irish Cinderlad (Trophy Picture Books (Paperback))
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This story provides the classic Red Riding Hood story to students with award winning illustrations!

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Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China

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Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China
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Rump, The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin by Liesl Shurtliff

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Rump, The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin by Liesl Shurtliff

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What was rump's back story? Was he just a bullied child with a bad name who discovers that he has a gift for spinning straw into gold, or is he the villain the classic story makes him out to be. Read this chapter book to find out more!

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Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin
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Tell the Truth, B.B. Wolf by Judy Sierra

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Tell the Truth, B.B. Wolf by Judy Sierra

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The wolf, may be bad to the three little pigs, but has he turned himself around? Is he sincere in asking for redemption; you decide!

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juvenile fiction / animals / wolves & coyotes

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juvenile fiction / fairy tales & folklore / adaptations

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Big Bad Wolf's first visit to his local library (as related in Mind Your Manners, B.B. Wolf) was such a success that he returns to tell his version of "The Three Little Pigs." His outrageous spin on the tale draws skeptical remarks from his audience: "Isn't that wolf...

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Tell the Truth, B.B. Wolf
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Honestly, Red Riding Hood Was Rotten by Trisha Shaskan

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Honestly, Red Riding Hood Was Rotten by Trisha Shaskan

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This is a retelling from the wolf's perspective on Red Riding Hood's awful behavior!

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Honestly, Red Riding Hood Was Rotten!: The Story of Little Red Riding Hood as Told by the Wolf (The Other Side of the Story)

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Honestly, Red Riding Hood Was Rotten!: The Story of Little Red Riding Hood as Told by the Wolf (The Other Side of the Story)
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Susan Jeffer's Cinderella by Amy Ehrlich

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Susan Jeffer's Cinderella by Amy Ehrlich

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This is a beautifully illustrated version of the classic story of the young girl names Ella, forced to sleep among the cinders.

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Cinderella
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This is the classic version of the less popular fairy tale. Many students may be unfamiliar with the original, but through accessible writing and gorgeous illustrations, they'll soon know of the tricky little man with the secret name!

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children's / teenage fiction: classic fiction

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children's / teenage fiction: traditional stories

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Richly hued oil paintings complement a story simply and gracefully told."Children...love the story for its mystery, and its familiarity. Adults will find that, like most classic fairy tales, this one rewards periodic rethinking." --New York Times Book Review"Zelinsky's smooth retelling and glowin...

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Rumpelstiltskin
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A Wolf at the Door and other Retold Fairy Tale by Terri Windling

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A Wolf at the Door and other Retold Fairy Tale by Terri Windling

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This collection of stories tells our classic tales from the "villains" perspectives. The stories are also set in a more modern setting, which might allow some students to be more strongly invested in the plot.

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A Wolf at the Door and Other Retold Fairy Tales (13 stories)

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A Wolf at the Door and Other Retold Fairy Tales (13 stories)
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The Three Little Pigs and The Somewhat Bad Wolf by Mark Teague

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The Three Little Pigs and The Somewhat Bad Wolf by Mark Teague

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In this story, the wolf has a justifiable reason to keep busting into everyone's homes; he's looking for a nutritious meal! However, all the first two pigs have are junk food! When they, and he, reach the third home, the third pig provides a nice home cooked meal that calms everyone down.

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The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf

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Little Red Riding Hood by Lisa Campbell Ernst

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Little Red Riding Hood by Lisa Campbell Ernst

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This is another spin on the classic tale, however, in this one, the wolf is more vocal with his plans, and red riding hood is a lot more bold and feisty in her responses.

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[(Little Red Riding Hood: A Newfangled Prairie Tale )] [Author: Lisa Campbell Ernst] [Nov-1998]

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[(Little Red Riding Hood: A Newfangled Prairie Tale )] [Author: Lisa Campbell Ernst] [Nov-1998]
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Beware the Bears, is about the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, from the Bears' perspective as they arrive home to find their home was broken into!

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Beware of the Bears!
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Wonder is a slightly higher level realistic fiction novel. It explores a school year following a summer separated from their friends for a few students. Each chapter is presented from a different characters perspective.

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Investigative Teams- In this exercise you provide the students with a bin of books from each traditional story; "The Three Little Pigs," "Red Riding Hood," "Cinderella," and so on depending on the books and class size you have available. You provide them with books from each category that provide multiple perspectives.Then you ask the students to take 2-3 days to read the books and decide which characters are good or bad. Allow them to get create with how they present their information. Ask them to justify their responses with details.

Defend Your Character - Provide the students with just one rendition of each tale and ask them to defend the villain. Allow them to write a creative story as to why the wolf blew down so many of the pigs' homes, or better yet, why the wolf ate Red Riding Hood's granny? Let the students get make their defensive arguments in just a minute and a half using fligrid! Have them really narrow their focus to key points and present their videos to the class.

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How do we decide if a character is really a villain/bad guy?

How can we decide if a character is a really great hero, or sidekick to a hero/good guy?

Is it possible for a hero to do something villainous?

Could a villain ever do anything heroic?