hwamybest.blogg.se

If you teach young students, you might provide a template for them to fill in.

Now that students are familiar with the bio poem format, challenge them to write a bio poem about themselves. Who would like to see: Marriage to the prince, Esperanza staying with her, a nice family Who needs: Esperanza, love, husband, family, Mom, Dad, money, clothes

Who feels: Sad, loved, mad, hurt, lonely, happy, angry Lover of: Mom, Dad, cooking, Esperanza, her husband Then move around the sticky notes to form a final version of the poem, which might look something like this: Use sticky-note paper to post students' responses next to each category above to create a bio poem about Adelita. Invite students to remember the story as you talk about each category above.

Incorporating simple Spanish words against a stunning backdrop of Mexican colors and designs, Tomie dePaola has created an instant classic that will delight his many fans.Īfter reading, write the following simple bio poem format on a board or chart: The next day Javier spies the rebozo in Adelita's window, and soon they live muy felices por siempre - happily ever after!īased on Cinderella, Adelita is a wonderfully original story with a spicy Mexican flavor. But with the help of the old servant Esperanza, Adelita disguises herself in a beautiful rebozo, or shawl, and wins Javier's heart. Poor Adelita! Night and day she slaves in the kitchen, and still her stepmother forbids her to attend Javier's party. Read aloud Adelita: A Mexican Cinderella Story by Tomie dePaola.