Cinderella Around the World

Lesson 13
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ELA

Unit 1

2nd Grade

Lesson 13 of 23

Objective


Describe Nyasha and how her character is different from Manyara by analyzing details that describe character traits and motivations.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale by John Steptoe 

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

Describe Nyasha. How is she different from Manyara?

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Key Questions


  • How do Manyara and Nyasha feel about each other? Why?

  • How does Nyasha treat the snake? What does it show about her?

  • "'But, my father,' Manyara said sweetly, 'it would be painful for either of us to leave you, even to be wife to the king.'" Is Manyara being genuine? How do you know?

  • Fluency: Watch as I read page 12 fluently. What do you notice about how I read each character’s dialogue? How does it help you better understand them?

  • How does Manyara respond to those she meets on her journey? What does it show about her?

  • How does Nyasha respond to those she meets on her journey? What does it show us about her?

  • The king told Manyara "he knew all her faults and it displeased him." What does this mean?

  • Look at the pictures on the last two pages. Describe what you see. How does it help you better understand the story?

Vocabulary


generous

adj.

willing to give or share (not selfish)

genuine

adj.

true or real

deceitful

adj.

likely to lie or cheat to get what you want

Notes


  • There is an Author’s Note at the beginning of the text with background about the story and a pronunciation guide for characters’ names. Make sure to read it before reading this book with your class.
  • Today, you will read the whole book as a class, and tomorrow, you will do a Close Read looking for how authors use character traits to convey a lesson.

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Common Core Standards


  • L.2.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).
  • RL.2.3 — Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
  • RL.2.7 — Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.

Supporting Standards

L.2.1.f
L.2.4.a
RL.2.10
SL.2.1
SL.2.2
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