Lesson Plans Beautiful Senoritas

Complicated, by Avril Lavigne. Complicated, by Avril Lavigne version 2.

Complicated, by Avril Lavigne version 3. Barbie Girl, by Aqua. Eternal Flame, by Atomic Kittens. Where is the love by Black Eyed Peas. As long as you love me, by Backstreet Boys. Can't smile without you by Barry Manilow. Drive my car, by Beatles.

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Chrismas is all around by Billy Mack. Overprotected by Britney Spears. Father and son by Cat Stevens. I'm Alive by Celine. The roses of success, from the movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Wat can I do, by The Corrs. With arms wide open, by Creed. Highway star, by Deep Purple.

Devil came to me, by Dover.

Serenade , by Dover. Big World, by Emilia. Cleaning Out my Closet, by Eminem. Dream, dream, dream, by Everly Brothers. Out Of Reach by Gabrielle. Tell students that the story comes from an African country called Zimbabwe. Have a volunteer find Zimbabwe. Then locate the city of Nyanda. Explain that the story takes place just south of Nyanda in and near the walled city of Great Zimbabwe.

Explain that the modern nation is named after this ancient city. Enrich Students' Appreciation Explain that the illustrations in this book show the fortress-city of Great Zimbabwe in ancient times. This city was a main trading center of the Shona people starting in the s. There, the Shona sold gold, copper, and ivory to Arab merchants. The remaining ruins of the city show that the Shona were skillful builders. The ruins of three of their stone structures-the Hill Complex, the Great Enclosure, and the Valley Complex-are still visible.

Ask students to see if they can find any of these in the book illustrations.

Summary of Beautiful Senoritas by Dolores Prida

Visual Literacy Activity Explain to the class that the Caldecott Medal is named after an English artist, Randolf Caldecott , who is considered the originator of children's picture books. Folktale Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters was inspired by an African folktale. Reading Focus Activity On the chalkboard create a chart such as the one shown here. After reading the story through, explore the following with students: How do the plants and animals reflect an African setting?

What else in the illustrations suggests an African setting? Does this story remind you of Cinderella? Comparing Stories Activity Provide other versions of the Cinderella story and have students compare them.

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Vocabulary These words may be unfamiliar to students. Use these ideas to help students relate the literature to other areas of the curriculum. Science Snake Search Remind students that the king is disguised as a garden snake also called a garter snake in some places in the story. Art Wedding Bells Students might create fanciful invitations to the wedding of Nyasha and the king.

Social Studies Building a Building Tell students that the stone buildings at Great Zimbabwe are considered architectural marvels because they were made with dry walls. Download the PDF from here. Appears in This Collection. Related Books and Products. Read i ng level N. From the Teacher Store.

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How Full Is Your Bucket? Manning , Mary Reckmeyer , Tom Rath.

The Runaway Tortilla by Eric A. One day, a tortilla does exactly that. Mocking her pursuers, the tortilla runs through the desert, encountering two horned toads, three donkeys, four jackrabbits, five rattlesnakes, and six buckaroos. This will be my last En la Clase of the year! I hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing winter break! I was one of those kids who found comfort in the structure and safety of school and teachers like you. Thanks so much for your kind words Michelle! There so much more than just teaching academics that goes into taking care of the kids in our classes each year!

Dear Katrina, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate all that you do! Thank you for all your hard work and all the wonderful ideas, and thoughts, and materials that you have so generously shared!

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I feel incredibly blessed that I have a job that I love so much! I hope you have a wonderful break full of relaxation and fun. School was where they were they were sure to get two full meals. Thanks, Katrina, for two more lovely books. I have to google about all the food in the bakery in the first book, starting with the Mexican sweet bread. The concept of the second book about a tortilla running away is cute. Have a wonderful winter break,. It is sad, and as you said, far too common.

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They look like fun books for the classroom. Love the lesson plan! I used to do this when I taught Kindergarten. We used the lessons for mapping and cultural skills as well. Thanks for spreading the word about such a fun activity for students during this time of year!