Adelita – A Mexican CinderellaAdelita – A Mexican Cinderella

BY: Tomie DePaolaBY: Tomie DePaola

Word BankWord Bank

MERCHANT WIDOW FAVORED ORPHAN

ATTIC HEARTH PLEADED MEAGER

DESPAIR TWITTERED RUMOR WHIM

WEEP SHAWL ASSURED DISGUISE

REFRESHMENTS DECLARED UNISON ASTONISHMENT

GLARED

Strategy – Inferring - Pg. 8Strategy – Inferring - Pg. 8

What happens to change the mood of the story? Support your answer.What happens to change the mood of the story? Support your answer.

Strategy – Character Traits – Pg. 18Strategy – Character Traits – Pg. 18

What does Senora Micaela de la Fortuna tell Esperanza? What does this tell you about Senora’s character? What other things does Senora do to support your ideas?

What does Senora Micaela de la Fortuna tell Esperanza? What does this tell you about Senora’s character? What other things does Senora do to support your ideas?

Strategy: Problem Solving – Pg. 24Strategy: Problem Solving – Pg. 24

Who helps Adelita find Javier? Does this person use magic to help her get to the party? How do you know?

Strategy – Prediction – Pg. 30Strategy – Prediction – Pg. 30

What do you think will happen after Javier and Adelita get married? What will happen to Esperanza, Velentina, and Duke?Why do you think so?

Strategy – Main Idea and Supporting Details - ConclusionStrategy – Main Idea and Supporting Details - Conclusion

What is the main idea of this story? List two or three detailsto support it.

Similar to Cinderella

Differences from

Cinderella

ChoresChores What are some chores you do for your family? What are some chores you do for your family?

What are some chores Adelita may have done for her family?What are some chores Adelita may have done for her family?

Describe Adelita and her StepmotherDescribe Adelita and her Stepmother

Adelita Stepmother