Three Jovial Huntsmen - Children's Poetry

Three Jovial Huntsmen

A Mother Goose Rhyme

Author: Adapted and Illustrated by Susan Jeffers

Genre: Children's literature, Poetry, Folktale

Publisher: Susan Jeffers

Copyright Date: 1973

Number of Pages: 30

Awards: Caldecott Honor

Grade Level: K-2

Summary:

Following three huntsmen through the woods and meadows as they pass by camouflaged animals they are meant to be hunting. The Three Jovial Huntsmen is a whimsical tale that speaks as much through the illustrations as it does through the rhythmic words.   

Use in Teaching:

Being a folktale the Three Jovial Huntsmen could be included as part of a fairy tale unit. Using prior knowledge of fairy tales and connections to real life to make predictions as they read. Students could also work in small groups to analyze the elements of fairy tales.

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Plot	These books consist of a well-developed plot with includes all five elements of a good plot structure (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution).	These books have a defined plot that might be lacking one of the five elements of plot structure.	The books have a weak plot that is difficult to follow and/or is missing two of the five elements of plot structure.	The books do not have a defined plot structure which leaves the reader trying to guess the purpose of the story.	3 Bookmarks: A subtle plot which contains all of the elements of a good plot structure as the three hunters continue to pass by the animals they mean to hunt.
Character Development	These books have well rounded, believable characters with sufficient depth and personality.	Characters in these books are fairly well rounded but might be lacking in depth or personality, or believability.	Characters in these books are underdeveloped and lacking detail needed to have depth and believability.	Characters are evident but not developed.	3 Bookmarks: The three hunters are well developed characters and their incompetence is believable.
Pacing	The story moves and flows freely and does not feel rushed or too slow.	The story mostly moves and flows freely with occasional instances of being to slow or too fast.	The story often feels like it is moving too fast or too slow.	The pacing is entirely off causing the story to feel disjointed or illogical.	3 Bookmarks: It is fun to turn the page and scan the illustrations for the hidden animals that the hunters are missing. This along with the rhythm make the pacing smooth.
Overall	These are excellent books and are highly recommended.	These are good books are recommended.	These books are okay and would only be recommended with reservations.	These books are considered poor choices and are not recommended.	3 Bookmarks: A fun book to read as well as to explore it’s a great story for children and adults alike.