Cinderella Around the World

Lesson 7
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ELA

Unit 1

2nd Grade

Lesson 7 of 23

Objective


Describe why Cendrillon says, "You gave me this night. It is enough," by analyzing details in a text to draw conclusions about characters’ actions and motivations.

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

The morning after the ball, Cendrillon says, "You gave me this night. That is enough." Why does she say that? What can we learn from her?

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Key Questions


  • Describe the narrator. How did she meet Cendrillon?

  • The author describes that "nothing was easy for Cendrillon at home." Explain why.

  • Fluency: When I read aloud, I read fluently. I am going to read page 9 and I want you to notice the way I read. How does it help you better understand the story?

  • How does the narrator transform Cendrillon? How is this similar to or different from the other Cinderellas we have read?

  • Why did the stepmother and stepsister "peer crossly" at Cendrillon and her godmother?

  • How do Cendrillon and the narrator feel after the party? Why do they both feel that way?

  • Why did Cendrillon say, "No more spells?" What does this show about her? What can we learn from her?

Vocabulary


peer

v.

to look at closely

cross

adj.

angry

Notes


  • It is important to read the Author’s Note in the back of the book before teaching this book to students.
  • Make sure to notice and discuss how the words in italics are representative of another culture or dialect; in this case, the language they speak in Martinique is French Creole.
  • Make sure to explain to students how using this informal dialogue helps us better understand the character point of view/perspective, then make sure to read her words in a different voice. There is a glossary and pronunciation guide at the back of the text to help you pronounce French Creole words if you are not fluent.
  • If you have students who are fluent in French Creole (or Haitian Creole, which is similar), call on them as experts as you read these new words.

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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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Compare and contrast two versions of Cinderella by describing how the setting impacts the characters and plot of a story.

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