Pig the Stinker is part of our Starts With a Story Collection, which includes more than 550 picture book companions based on high quality children’s literature that support you in delivering highly-engaging interactive read alouds with follow up activities. Learn more about this children’s book below! - Jodi and the Starts With a Story Team
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SUMMARY
"Pig the Stinker" by Aaron Blabey, is about the mischievous pug, Pig, who is up to his usual antics but this time involving a rather stinky situation. Pig is delighted with his newfound love for all things smelly and refuses to take a bath. He proudly parades his foulness wherever he goes, but his odor starts to become unbearable. Through humorous illustrations and clever storytelling, the book humorously explores the consequences of Pig's stubbornness and the value of personal hygiene. Ultimately, Pig learns a valuable lesson about the importance of cleanliness and humility, making for an entertaining and meaningful read for young audiences.
 USE THIS BOOK TO TEACH:
Our read aloud lesson plans for this picture book come with reading comprehension questions (with sample student responses), 30 writing prompts, teaching ideas for grammar skills, social emotional learning discussion ideas, and more. Check out our list below to get a sneak peek at some of the skills this resource teaches.
- Discuss the author’s use of rhyme and rhythm in this book.
- Have students identify the point of view and discuss the benefits of the narrator.
- Encourage students to use their summarizing and retelling strategies.
- Teach students how contractions are used.
- Complete a mini lesson on synonyms.
- Discuss responsibility and the qualities of a responsible person.
- Discuss the importance of making good choices.
NO-PREP PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES:
If you are looking for “ready to go” activities for the first day of school, be sure to check out the book companion. With it you’ll receive all of the following resources to align with this specific book:
- comprehension questions
- 30Â writing prompts with themed paper
- vocabulary activities
- word study print & go activities
- ideas for grammar lessons with focus sentence printables
- social emotional learning discussion topics
- graphic organizers to target specific comprehension skills and strategies
This book is a must have for your school or classroom library. Your students are going to love completing these activities for the book and you will be impressed with how much they learn. You will want to read this book to your class every year.
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ADDITIONAL BOOK SUGGESTIONS
You and your students will love the similar books listed below, which can all be found in our free picture book list.
- Pig the Pug by Aaron Blabey
- Pig the Star by Aaron Blabey
- Pig the Winner by Aaron Blabey
- Pig the Slob by Aaron Blabey
- Pig the Tourist by Aaron Blabey
- Pig the Rebel by Aaron Blabey
- Pig the Fibber by Aaron Blabey
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