The story starts with mufaro, a man with two beautiful daughters whom he loves equally. Mufaro s beautiful daughters spanish edition reading rainbow book steptoe, john, steptoe, john on. Everyone agreed that manyara and nyasha were very beautiful. Folktale mufaro s beautiful daughters was inspired by an african folktale. Mufaros beautiful daughter vocabulary flashcards quizlet. Who was the father of the two daughters presented before the king. When the king decided to take a wife and invited the most worthy and beautiful daughters in the land to appear before him, mufaro declared proudly that only the king could choose between nyasha and manyara. Mufaros beautiful daughters by john steptoe scholastic.
Theal and published in 1895 in his book, kaffir folktales. Everyone agreed that the two daughters were beautiful but that while manyara was often spiteful and mean, nyasha was always thoughful and generous. Mufaro s beautiful daughters lesson plans and teaching resources mufaro s beautiful daughters scroll down on the page for crosscurricular lesson ideas. Daily lesson planning tool mufaros beautiful daughters day 1 teacher kienle coursegrade whole group reading2 date of lesson november 20, 2014 block specific sol sol 2. It is the tale of two very different daughters who learn the ills of pride, selfishness, and fierce competitiveness. Mufaros beautiful daughters by john steptoe picture. Free mufaro s beautiful daughters study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Because of this love, he can find no fault with either of them. Feb 17, 2016 this is the tale of mufaro s two daughters, two beautiful girls who react in different ways to the king s search for a wife one is mean and selfish, the other kind and dignified.
Mufaros beautiful daughters was adapted for the stage by karen abbott. Start studying mufaro s beautiful daughter vocabulary. Mufaros beautiful daughters an african tale john steptoe. Mufaro s beautiful daughters, performed by the dallas childrens theater, is based on the awardwinning childrens book by john steptoe and adapted for the stage by karen abbott. Mufaro has two daughters, the badtempered manyara and the loving nyasha, who must pass a series of tests in order for one of them to be considered a beautiful and worthy wife for the great king. Inspired by a traditional african folktale, this is the story of mufaro, who is proud of his two beautiful daughters. Two beautiful sistersone vain, the other kindcompete for the kings attention when he announces he is looking for a wife.
Mufaro s beautiful daughters was inspired by a folktale collected by g. Story study title page for students before reading worksheet author resear. Students listen to john steptoes story, mufaros beautiful daughters and create a story map. Mufaros beautiful daughters curriculum guide page 3 of 21 des moines performing arts is a private, nonprofit organization and is an important part of central iowas cultural community. So, when he hears that a prince is looking for a beautiful wife, he believes that both of his daughters have a chance at true happiness. Details of the illustrations were inspired by the ruins of an ancient city found in zimbabwe, and the flora and fauna of that region.
Mufaro lives with his two beautiful daughters in a small african village. A folktale is a story handed down from one generation to another by word of mouth. Warm up introduce the folktale of mufaros eautiful daughters by sharing that folktales are categorized as stories that are heard and remembered. Mufaros beautiful daughters by john steptoe lothrop themes. Free mufaros beautiful daughters worksheets and literature. The illustrations included in this book were inspired by the. When the king orders that all the beautiful daughters appear so that he might select a. Mufaros beautiful daughters is an african folktale.
Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Mufaros beautiful daughters lesson plan scholastic. Mufaro s beautiful daughters this is a story study for mufaro s beautiful daughters by john steptoe. Manyara, an illtempered girl, is jealous of nyasha and vows to be queen and have nyasha as her. One daughter, nyasha is kind and gentle while the other daughter, manyara was usually in a bad mood and was unkind to most people and animals around her. Mufaros beautiful daughters mapping the story lesson plan.
Dallas childrens theaters production of john steptoes. An african tale from the book by john steptoe adapted for the stage by karen abbott synopsis one act 1 hour in a small village in africa, there lives a man named mufaro. Mufaro s beautiful daughters read aloud book and illustrations by john steptoe. Mufaros beautifyul daughters vocabulary learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. In a small african village lives a man named mufaro and his two beautiful daughters, manyara and nyasha. Mufaros beautiful daughters a long time ago in a small village half a days journey from where a great king lived, lived a man named mufaro and his two beautiful daughters, manyara and nyasha. An african tale pdf, a caldecott honor and reading rainbow book, this memorable retelling of cinderella is perfect for introducing children to the fairy tale as well as the history, culture, and geography of the african nation of zimbabwe. Then have students find other caldecott winners to see what made them the most distinguished that year. Unit 2b folklore folktales fairytales mufaro s beautiful daughters by john steptoe a long time ago, in a certain place in africa, a small village lay across a river and half a days journey from a city where a great king lived. Mufaros beautiful daughters is the story of a king who is looking for a wife.
But in africa, a similar zimbabwe folktale was collected by g. Mufaros beautiful daughters by john steptoe synopsis. Mufaro s two beautiful daughters, one badtempered, one kind and sweet, go before the king, who is choosing a wife. Daily lesson planning tool mufaros beautiful daughters.
Mufaros beautiful daughters 60 minute lesson plan fall. Folktales are also often used to teach a moral or lesson to children. Manyara is illtempered and selfcentered, while her sister nyasha is her opposite in. When the king decides to choose a bride from among the most worthy and beautiful daughters in the land, both mufaro s girls travel to.
Discuss what a folktale is, and have students share any folktale stories they have heard at home or in class. Dec 31, 2018 awardwinning artist john steptoes rich cultural imagery of africa earned him the coretta scott king award for mufaros beautiful daughters. Mufaro s beautiful daughters by dallas childrens theater art form. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Unit 2b folklore folktales fairytales mufaros beautiful daughters by john steptoe a long time ago, in a certain place in africa, a small village lay across a river and half a days journey from a city where a great king lived. Based on the caldecott awardwinning cinderella tale by john steptoe. Number of pages 32 id numbers open library ol2845100m. Mufaros beautiful daughters lesson plan and activities. Kindness just because students analyze acts of kindness and selfishness, place events of the story in their proper sequence, describe the setting, and trace a route on a map that. Students will be able to identify that mufaro s beautiful daughters takes place in africa.
The king tests the daughters without their knowledge to. Nyasha, on the other hand, is a gentle girl who works hard and is. This mufaros beautiful daughters mapping the story lesson plan is suitable for kindergarten 2nd grade. Mufaros beautiful daughters is a caldecott honor book by john steptoe and it is about how mufaros two beautiful daughters are invited to the kings palace so that the king will choose a worthy bride, but manyara, the greedy sister, tries to go off to the kings palace by herself and meets some disastrous results.
Daily lesson planning tool mufaros beautiful daughters day 1. Mufaro s beautiful daughters comprehension test directions. Mufaros beautiful daughters 1987 edition open library. With beautiful illustrations, mufaro s beautiful daughters, a caldecott honor picture book, is perfect for introducing children to the cinderella fairytale as well as the history, culture, and geography of the african nation of zimbabwe.
The book mufaros beautiful daughters by john steptoe, computer, white board, markers, paper, pencils 1. Mufaros beautiful daughters teaching children philosophy. The book mufaro s beautiful daughters by john steptoe, computer, white board, markers, paper, pencils 1. This is the tale of mufaro s two daughters, two beautiful girls who react in different ways to the kings search for a wife one is mean and selfish, the other kind and dignified. Theal, along with others, and published in 1895 as kaffir folktales. Takes place in zimbabwe, a country in africa point it out on a map o an african folktale a story handed down from one generation to another by word of mouth. Mufaros beautiful daughters john steptoe mufaros beautiful daughters love the artwork. Word reaches them that the king of their land is searching for the most worthy and beautiful girls in the land. Mufaro s beautiful daughters by john steptoe, lothrop, lee and shepard books, new york, 1987isbn 0 688 040454 11x17 sheet of construction paper for each student. Nyasha, on the other hand, is a gentle girl who works hard and is kind to animals and peo. Mufaros beautiful daughters i first heard of this book from reading rainbow and it was the first book on my list when i went to the library that weekend. Tell the students that they are going to hear a folktale from zimbabwe. In the story, mufaro lives in a small african village with his two lovely but very different daughters.
Original sin the choice in which the first human beings freely turned away from god. Two beautiful sistersone vain, the other kindcompete for the kings. Mufaros beautiful daughters john steptoe hardcover. This touching story is an incredible journey of healing and forgiveness that is poignant and ultimately, freeing, for the two main protagonists. Explain that long ago before books were available, people told stories as a way of. Mufaro s beautiful daughters was inspired by an african folktale. Nyasha, on the other hand, is a gentle girl who works hard and is kind to animals and people alike. Nyasha is kind and considerate, but manyara is selfish and spoiled. Yes no no setting village in africa others antagonists traits evil stepsister and stepmother.
Manyara, an illtempered girl, is jealous of nyasha and vows to one day be queen and have nyasha as her servant. Books mufaros beautiful daughters an african tale john. This stunning story is a timeless treasure that readers will enjoy for generations. Mufaros beautiful daughters by john steptoe a long time ago, in a. Manyara is selfish and assertive, while nyasha is selfless and charitable. Whenever her fathers back was turned shed tease her sister. Mufaros beautiful daughters page 1 standards standards rl. Mufaro s beautiful daughters curriculum guide page 3 of 21 des moines performing arts is a private, nonprofit organization and is an important part of central iowas cultural community. Warm up introduce the folktale of mufaro s eautiful daughters by. Mufaros beautiful daughters lesson plans and teaching resources mufaros beautiful daughters scroll down on the page for crosscurricular lesson ideas. It is recognized nationally for excellence as a performing arts center and is committed to. It was released in the united states on february 11, 2006.
This caldecott medalwinning african tale evokes the cinderella story, as well as the traditional theme of good triumphing over evil. Manyara, an illtempered girl, is jealous of nyasha and vows to be queen and have nyasha as her servant. Mufaro s eautiful daughters is a folktale and this style of story is often used to teach a moral or lesson to children. Mufaro s beautiful daughters lesson plan and activities. Mufaros beautiful daughters comprehension test directions. Classifications dewey decimal class e library of congress pz8. Mufaro s daughters are tested unknowingly to reveal which one is worthy enough to marry the king in this awardwinning production, lush with steptoe s magnificent paintings and a rich musical score. Both are beautiful, but one is selfish and badtempered and the other is kind. When the great king decides to take a wife and invites the most worthy and beautiful daughters in the land to appear before him, mufaro brings both of his daughters but.
Jul 21, 2014 book and illustrations by john steptoe. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Mar 31, 1986 john steptoe s absolutely brilliant mufaro s beautiful daughters is basically an african take on the globallyknown and ever popular cinderella folklore theme both narrative and illustrations are outstanding in every way and their lovely and evocative marriage, their delightful combination, turn mufaro s beautiful daughters into truly a shining and glistening gem of a picture book, and not. In a small village across the river and a half days journey from a great city lived mufaro shona. Read aloud mufaro s beautiful daughters this is the tale of mufaro s two daughters, two beautiful girls who react in different ways to the kings search for a wife one. Nyasha is kind and considerate, but everyoneexcept mufaro knows that manyara is selfish and badtempered. A man named mufaro lived in this village with his two daughters, who were called manyara and nyasha. It is a wonderfully illustrated picture book with familiar characters a fairy. Share with students that folktales are stories handed down from one generation to another by word of mouth. When the king decides to choose a bride from among the most worthy and beautiful daughters in the land, both mufaro s girls travel to the capital city. Comparison chart story element cinderellagrimm mufaro s beautiful daughters steptoe other. Mufaro s beautiful daughters is an african folktale from zimbabwe, a country in africa. The beautiful daughters by nicole baart is a complex and compelling novel about betrayal, friendship and redemption.
Mufaros beautiful daughters audiobook by john steptoe. Award winning childrens authorillustrator john steptoe researched african history and culture to write mufaros beautiful daughters. Mufaros beautiful daughters discussion guide scholastic. Kindness just because students analyze acts of kindness and selfishness, place events of the story in their proper sequence, describe the setting, and trace a route on a map that shows rivers and mountains. Beautiful daughters is a 2006 documentary that follows the firstever, alltransgender production of eve ensler s famous play the vagina monologues. The book also went on to win the boston globehorn book award. Mufaro s daughters are tested unknowingly to reveal which one is worthy enough to marry the king in this awardwinning production, lush with steptoes magnificent paintings and a rich musical score. Awardwinning artist john steptoes rich cultural imagery of africa earned him the coretta scott king award for mufaros beautiful daughters. Review the art in mufaro s beautiful daughters with the class to see why it won this award. This mufaro s beautiful daughters story study includes the following. Mufaros beautiful daughters is about two sisters, manyara and nyasha, who are outwardly very beautiful, but who have completely opposite personalities.