| Domítíla: Cuento de la Cenícíenta Basado En La Tradícíón Mexícana Contributor(s): Reinhart Coburn, Jewell (Adapted by), McLennan, Connie (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 188500818X ISBN-13: 9781885008183 Publisher: Shen's Books OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Language: Spanish Published: March 2001 Annotation: Ten ethnic versions of Cinderella story from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Middle East are summarized and worked into lessons for the middle and upper grades. Each story is accompanied by a Booktalk for review, a Motifs & Ideas for discussion, a Connection to a subject area, and a Vocabulary for cloze exercise. Answer Keys, Group Activities, and Self Evaluation are also provided for maximum learning results. These ten Cinderella tales provide an assortment of stories from around the world that create natural bridges to other curricular areas. Teachers may use the lesson plans as a comprehensive language arts unit that can be integrated with other subject areas, or choose individual lessons with stand-alone worksheets that support and offer practice for concepts already introduced. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic - General - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Mexico - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic |
| Dewey: 398.209 |
| Lexile Measure: 920 |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 9.22" W x 11.17" (0.69 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mexican |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A retelling of the Cinderella fairytale from the Mexican tradition. Domitila is not only sweeter than a cactus bloom in early spring, she is also a talented cook and an amazing leather artist. Most of the classical elements of a Cinderella story can be found in Domitila. A gentle weaving of her mother's nurturing with strong family traditions is the secret ingredient for Domitila to rise above hardship to eventually become the Governor's bride. Moreover, with a firm belief in simplicity and realism, Domitila makes a lasting impression as a triumphant Cinderella in her humility, service, and unassuming modesty. |