7: The big bad Wolf has gone
As Red Riding Hood approaches Grandma's bed the Wolf pounces鈥ut he narrowly misses her and she escapes. The Wolf gives chase but falls flat on his face and becomes entangled in the nightdress. This gives Red Riding Hood enough time to race upstairs, rescue Grandma, race down again, escape through the front door and lock the Wolf in behind them.
Red Riding Hood and Grandma walk away through the woods and meet the woodcutter - who is Mrs Midgley's nephew - and they tell him everything that has happened. The woodcutter has a plan to help them鈥
Teacher Notes
This series can be used to increase pupils' familiarity with a broad range of texts and narratives, including myths, legends and traditional stories and to make connections between these and other stories they are familiar with.
It will also support a broad range of writing objectives.
Curriculum Notes
This series is relevant for teaching English at KS1, in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, and at First Level in Scotland.
Supporting links
4: Stay on the path. video
Red Riding Hood sets off through the woods, hoping to catch a glimpse of the fairies.
5: Wolfie went walking. video
When Grandma refuses to let the Wolf in he must attempt to tunnel into her cottage.
6: What big eyes you've got! video
The Wolf locks Grandma in the attic and gets into bed just as Red Riding Hood arrives.
