The Big Pig

This book features two and three sound words with the short /i/ sound. When reading the book, encourage children to retell the story in order—what happened first? Next? Last?

The Big Pig - Printable Version
The Big Pig - Online Version

Individual Lessons

This lesson focuses on segmenting the sounds in the words SIT, HAT, and PIG.
Segmenting Words
In this lesson we will change one sound in each word to make a new word. The words in this lesson are PIG->BIG->BAG->BAT.
Change One Sound
In this lesson we will blend sounds to read the words HIP, IN, and BIN.
Read Write Say
In this lesson we will read the book The Big Pig. Comprehension and fluency practice are included.
Connected Text

Additional Resources

The Big Pig Observation Guide: This document can be used by teachers or parents to record a child’s progress with the book.
Observation Guide
This link takes you to the YouTube playlist to view all four The Big Pig videos consecutively. (Approximately 45 minutes total.)
The Big Pig - Playlist