Mean Calypso Joe

Catergory of Learning: Literary Device; Setting

Category of Book: Fractured Book

The Three Billygoats Gruff and Mean Calypso Joe

By: Catherene Valente Youngquist

Youngquist, C., & Sorra, K. (2002). The Three Billygoats Gruff and Mean Caylpso Joe. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Summary of book: This book, the troll bridge seperates two islands called Split in Two Island. The three billygoats gruff were very happy with their side of the island. The only way to get to the other side is the bridge which is guarded by Mean Calypso Joe. One day the three billygoats gruff began to yearn for the delectable goat treats and the tropical delights on the other side. So, they began their journey towards the other side. First came Little Billygoat Gruff. He started towards the bridge and out came Mean Calypso Joe. He told Little Billygoat Gruff that he wanted to eat him. But, Little Billygoat Gruff told him that he needed to wait for the bigger goat to come along. So that is what Mean Calypso Joe did and he let Little Billygoat Gruff go. Then came Willegoat Gruff. The same thing happened. And then came Bill E. Goat Gruff. Mean Calypso Joe stopped him so he could eat him. Bill. E Goat Gruff did not want that. So he told Joe that he needed some manners and he knocked him into the water. The three billygoats gruff then met up on the other side. They stuffed themselves full and started back home on the other side of the island. And there sat Mean Calpyso Joe with some manners.

Activity:I will have the students rewrite the book using a different setting. It will not be in book format, it will be a comic strip. The students will understand the story better when they choose the setting on their own. After they have finished their comic strip story. They will present it as a class and explain why they chose that setting and how it had changed the story with that specific setting.

Standard: RL 3.2Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text.Objective: Students will be able to understand the story by re-writing it using a different setting.

Group Member: LeeAnna White