Mufaros beautiful daughters lesson plan scholastic. This african folk tale, told with awardwinning graphics and narration reminiscent of the traditional village storyteller, is the story of how a tale passes from animal to animal, creating a jungle disaster. Mufaros beautiful daughters an african tale john steptoe. Mufaros beauiful daughers is by john steptoe it was originally published in 1987. Our celebration of black history month continues here in gatheringbooks with john steptoes adaptation of an african tale entitled mufaro s beautiful daughters. Dallas childrens theaters production of john steptoes. Mufaros beautiful daughters discussion guide scholastic. Mufaros beautiful daughters is called a cinderella story because it. Mufaros beautiful daughters center for philosophy for. Share with students that folktales are stories handed down from one generation to another by word of mouth. Mufaros beautiful daughters by john steptoe a long time ago, in a.
But in africa, a similar zimbabwe folktale was collected by g. It has some elements of the classic grimms version of cinderella. 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. Mufaro s beautiful daughters this is a story study for mufaro s beautiful daughters by john steptoe. A cinderellatype story based on the caldecott honor book by john steptoe. Mufaros beautiful daughters is an example of a marchen. Mufaro s beautiful daughters is an african folktale. Leveled reading passages supporting mufaro s beautiful daughters source. 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. In a small african village lives a man named mufaro and his two beautiful daughters, manyara and nyasha.
In fact, the lecture that i gave during the asian festival of childrens content may of last year had something to do. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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. The story starts with mufaro, a man with two beautiful daughters whom he loves equally. A man named mufaro lived in this village with his two daughters, who were called manyara and nyasha. Theals kaffir folktales, interestingly this story has similar characteristics to the american cinderella story. Mufaros beautiful daughters by john steptoe youtube. The evil and jealous sister, the animals and the magic is the same in the original story. He is best known for mufaros beautiful daughters, which was acknowledged by literary critics as a breakthrough in african history and culture. Mufaro s daughters are tested unknowingly to reveal which one is worthy enough to marry the king. 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. A folktale is a story handed down from one generation to another by word of mouth.
Theal when he was in africa, and published in 1895 in his book kaffir folktales. If you have access to a journal via a society or association membership, please browse to your society journal, select an article to view, and follow the instructions in this box. Mufaro lives with his two beautiful daughters in a small african village. A long time ago, in a certain place in africa, a small village lay across a river and half a days journey from a. 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 john steptoe hardcover. Test on mufaros beautiful daughters free pdf ebook. One daughter, nyasha is kind and gentle while the other daughter. Students will be able to identify that mufaro s beautiful daughters takes place in africa. Preschoolgrade 3 an african villager named mufaro had two daughters whom everyone agreed were beautiful. A caldecott honor and reading rainbow book, this memorable retelling of cinderella is perfect for.
Yet those who dislike that story because the idiot prince cant seem to recognize the love of his life without the aid of a shoe might enjoy this tale better. 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. John steptoe september 14, 1950 august 28, 1989 was an author and illustrator for childrens books dealing with aspects of the african american experience. Nyasha, on the other hand, is a gentle girl who works hard and is. I have an unabashed fascination with folklore and mythology. 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. Mufaros eautiful daughters an african tale educator resource guide dallas childrens theaters production of john steptoes.
This set of leveled reading passages can be used to supplement the book mufaro s beautiful daughters. 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. Mufaros beautiful daughters tuesday, november 22, 2016 10. All the woman of the land are invited to the kings palace so he can choose his worthy bride. One is kind and generous in spirit, while the other is illtempered and jealous. Manyara had a bad temper and was selfish although not in front of mufaro.
Theal, along with others, and published in 1895 as kaffir folktales. Mufaro sbeautiful daughters an african tale adapted for the stage by karen abbot music and lyrics by s. Because of this love, he can find no fault with either of them. An african tale paperback little proud kid marketplace 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 aggressive and selfish, the. People would tell their children this story in africa. This mufaro s beautiful daughters story study includes the following. Inspired by a traditional african folktale, this is the story of mufaro, who is proud of his two beautiful daughters. Mufaros beautiful daughters lesson plan and activities. A beautifully illustrated telling of an african tale, this story is about two sisters, nyasha and manyara, who learn that the king of their land is looking for a wife and calling all eligible women to come before him so that he may choose one. 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. Nyasha is kind and considerate, but everyoneexcept mufaro knows that manyara is selfish and badtempered. Mufaros beautiful daughters is an african tale that steptoe was inspired to write based on g. Mufaro s beautiful daughters comprehension test directions.
Since this book is considered to be an african tale. 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 is kind and considerate, but manyara is selfish and spoiled. This caldecott medalwinning african tale evokes the cinderella story, as well as the traditional theme of good triumphing over evil. A beautifully illustrated african tale of a man, mufaro, who has two beautiful daughters. Mufaros beautiful daughters is an african folktale from zimbabwe, a country in africa. It is the tale of two very different daughters who learn the ills of pride, selfishness, and fierce competitiveness. If you have students in your class from africa, invite them to share where they are from and show you on the map or globe.
Multicultural, content course, international, award winner age range. Mufaros beautiful daughters was inspired by an african folktale. Award winning childrens authorillustrator john steptoe researched african history and culture to write mufaro s beautiful daughters. Both mufaro s daughters are beautiful, but only one is beautiful both inside and out. Author and illustrator john steptoe created mufaros beautiful daughters from a story collected by g. Mufaros beautiful daughters, a story from zimbabwe, africa, was first published by g. Explain that long ago before books were available, people told stories as a way of. Folktales are also often used to teach a moral or lesson to children. Theil in 1895 as part of a collection of traditional african folktales. 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. Mufaros beautiful daughters audiobook by john steptoe.
Access to society journal content varies across our titles. When the king sends notice far and wide that he is looking to choose a queen. This pdf has been formatted with the beeline reader tool. Mufaros beautiful daughters is an african folktale. 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. Mufaro s two beautiful daughters, one badtempered, one kind and sweet, go before the king, who is choosing a wife. It is a wonderfully illustrated picture book with familiar characters a fairy. A long time ago, in a certain place in africa, a small village lay across a river. Manyara, an illtempered girl, is jealous of nyasha and vows to one day be queen and have nyasha as her servant.
Nyasha was always kind and considerate both to people and to animals. Mufaro s beautiful daughters olympia junior programs two girls encounter a number of situations that test their courage, kindness, and strength of spirit. Inspired by an african folktale, this story tells of a fathers unconditional love for his two daughters, one bad. 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. Mufaros beautiful daughters an african tale john steptoe mufaro s beautiful daughters read aloud book and illustrations by john steptoe. The book mufaros beautiful daughters by john steptoe, computer, white board, markers, paper, pencils 1. 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 is.
Who was the father of the two daughters presented before the king. It is the story of a great african king who desires a wife, and only the most worthy and beautiful maidens in the land are invited to meet him. Leveled reading passages supporting mufaros beautiful. An african tales was an african tale reminiscent of cinderella.
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