Her new apprentice, big anthony, doesnt watch how to stop production of her magic pasta. Strega nona was getting older and needed someone to help her with her house and garden. Clap clap kids nursery rhymes and stories 11,050,344 views. Free strega nona study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Students will predict prior to reading and refine predictions while reading in order to more easily understand new concepts. Strega nona can cure headaches, make love potions, and get rid of warts. There were so many to choose from but we decided to select his books about strega nona first.
Enhances comprehension and vocabulary for tomie depaolas retelling of an italian folktale. A book and cd edition of tomie depaolas classic bestseller, strega nona. Before viewing activities share the book strega nona with. Strega nona by tomie depaola paperback book the parent. First grade lesson sequencing with strega nona betterlesson. When i reflect on the picture books we shared with our young sons, strega nona is one that i recall with special affection. Strega nona left to visit her friend, strega amelia. When strega nona, grandma witch of the village, leaves him in charge of her magic pasta pot, he cant resist trying his hand at a spell.
This strega nona lesson plan lesson plan is suitable for kindergarten 3rd grade. One day big anthony overhears strega nona singing her magic spell and. Novembers virtual book club is about the author tomie depaola. A wonderful collection of activities that correlate with the book, strega nona. The important events in strega nona are clearly mapped out, making this the perfect book for practicing determining importance. Through his lively illustrations and vivacious retelling, depaola. Lets have fun with strega nona books by tomie depaula the. Strega nonas meddling assistant big anthony is determined to. Strega nona book by tomie depaola official publisher. Strega nona, or grandmother witch, is a witch doctor who helps the people in her village with her remedies. Strega nona, whose name means grandma witch, is the subject of whispers in her village because of her strange abilities. Big anthony discovers a magical pot of pasta at a house that he is supposed to be taking care of while strega nona is away. I chose it among a few other books to add to my family christmas book collection. Id love to see all of your wonderful and creative idea in the comment section below.
A mustread and a classic keepsake, perfect for christmas, it teaches some nice lessons too. Strega nona lesson plan lesson plan for kindergarten 3rd. Strega nona s meddling assistant big anthony is determined to prove to the townspeople his knowledge of the magic secrets contained in the pasta pot of strega nona. Three little pigs, story for children clap clap kids, fairy tales and songs for kids duration. Strega nona is a childrens book written and illustrated by tomie depaola. Free strega nona worksheets and literature unit for teachers.
In printebook in this lovely classic board book, little ones can enjoy this beloved awardwinning story about strega nona, a grandma witch with a magical pasta pot. Trust is a more subtle theme found in the book, but also warrants a good discussion. Strega means witch and nona means grandmother in italian. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources. Their folkloric quality, big anthonys bumbling, bambolonas brusqueness and strega nonas endearing ways have captured their hearts and their attention. For everyone, whether you are going to start to join with others to consult a book, this strega nona activities is very advisable. Do their opinions of big anthony change from the beginning of the book to the end. Book list of suggested readings by author tomie depaola strega nona wor. Spaghetti hotdog recipe inspired by the classic take strega nona magic spaghetti hotdog recipe you have to try this.
Strega nona grandma witch is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her calabrian town. These activities are a wonderful book companion to the caldecottaward winning classic. It concerns strega nona grandma witch and her helper, big anthony. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. Enough student work packets strega nona sequencing. Nov 02, 2016 descriptions are taken from the scholastic book wizard. Wed loved to share with you a few activities to go along with the strega nona books. Strega nona activities for the primary classroom on. Kara fleck and strega nona jump into a book picture book strega nona by beloved tomie depaola with food and activities from jump into a book. Strega nona created in 1975 by tomie depaola, was the authors first book about the kind and elderly grandma witch. Strega nona activities for the primary classroom on literacy. Lets have fun with strega nona books by tomie depaula. Objectives children will learn about italian culture. Children will appreciate the importance of listening and observing carefully.
Additionally, in each relationship that the children have, a certain amount of trust exists. Big anthony didnt see strega nona blow three kisses to stop the magic pasta pot. Explore characterization with tomie depaolas series, strega nona. She then gives him a punishment that suits the crime. In these strega nona worksheets, students are given five word work activities involving vocabulary words from the story. Students will enjoy these fun activity sheets highlighting strega nona and big anthony. Strega nona paperback picture book, sep 3 1979 amazon. Strega nona primaryelem printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Everybody, soon or late, sits down to a banquet of consequences. Are you looking for strega nona activities to share with your students. Bring the magic into your classroom with strega nona by nicole kent.
See more ideas about author studies, book activities and tomie depaola books. See more ideas about author studies, tomie depaola books and book activities. Strega nona, written by tomie depaola, is a wonderful book to teach your students the importance of listening and following directions. It is a classic childrens literature book and is frequently used in elementary school classrooms. Big anthony causes the title characters magic pasta pot to create so much pasta that it nearly floods and buries a.
This book has since been a popular favorite among children and has won the caldecott honor book award for its excellence in writing and in its drawing. Based on the illustrations in the book, it may be suggested that the story takes place during the 14th. What does strega nona mean when she says, the punishment must. Jul 02, 20 three little pigs, story for children clap clap kids, fairy tales and songs for kids duration. Young children will enjoy these books and followup activities about wise strega nona and her helper big anthony. Students explore story characters as well as cause and effect.
Determining key events and characters will help children remember the story of big anthony, strega nona, and the magic pot. However, he recites the magical words and the pasta pot gets out of control. Do their opinions of strega nona change from the beginning of the book to the end. Big anthony is large in size and curiosity but short on selfcontrol. Strega nona by tomie depaolar is a caldecott award book.
Bring the magic into your classroom with strega nona. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Big anthony causes the title characters magic pasta pot to create so much pasta that it nearly floods and buries a town. We had so much fun the past few weeks reading all of tomies books about strega nona. My class has fallen in love with the characters in these books. One day big anthony overhears strega nona singing her magic spell and to his astonishment the pot is full of steaming pasta. Scholastics classic animated short, strega nona, narrated in spanish. As with the original book, strega nona, big anthony often finds himself in trouble and needing to be bailed out by strega nona. How do you think the rest of the villagers feel about big anthony. Tomie depaola has written about 200 childrens books and he is very worthy of a class author and illustrator. Strega nona arrives just in time to save the village from disaster.
Bring the magic into your classroom with strega nona scholastic. Free strega nona worksheets and literature unit for. What are some of your favorite activities to do with strega nona. Strega nona s magic lessons strega nona gives magic lessons to bambolona, the bakers daughter. In her small village in italy, she serves as a wise elder, the local doctor, and a mystic all rolled into one. Big anthony saw strega nona use the magic pasta pot. Strega nona grandma witch is the source for potions, cures, magic and comfort in her calabrian town. Strega nona printables, classroom activities, teacher. When strega nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, big anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works in this classic caldecott honor book from tomie depaola.
From beloved author tomie depaola comes the classic, caldecott honorwinning story strega nona as a resized classic board book. Strega nonagrandma witchis the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her calabrian town. Use our 16 literacybased activities to teach your students the classic story of strega nona by tomie depaola. The magical world of strega nona also from amazon, a childs christmas in wales by dylan thomas, with lovely, classic illustrations, a box of delights john masefield. After reading a book, pupils make decorations to represent the books themes, characters, and setting. The small town almost drowns in pasta until strega nona returns just in time to reverse the spell and save the day. People whisper about her on the streets because of her strange abilities, but even so, they all go to see her when they need a cure or a potion. Strega nona s meddling assistant big anthony is determined to prove to the town his knowledge of the. Strega nona book by tomie depaola official publisher page. Dec 19, 2017 scholastics classic animated short, strega nona, narrated in spanish. In this strega nona lesson plan, students read a wide range of print and nonprint texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the united states and the world. Strega nona tries to teach big anthony about gardening and the importance of order, but when anthony does not follow her directions and uses her growing spell, his small vegetable patch turns into an uncontrollable jungle. Strega nona gives him the list of chores he must do, and what he will be given in exchange for his work.
Strega nonas meddling assistant big anthony is determined to prove to the townspeople his knowledge of the magic secrets contained in the pasta pot of strega nona. He is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden, but one day, when she goes over the mountain to visit strega. Descriptions are taken from the scholastic book wizard. Nov 20, 2012 novembers virtual book club is about the author tomie depaola. Her magical everfull pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry big anthony. In so doing, he unleashes a torrent of pasta which threatens to engulf their little italian town. Strega nona trusted big anthony when she left her home in his care, and demanded that he not touch her magic pasta pot. Audiobook excerpt narrated by john mcdonough created by recorded books listen to the recording 03. And you should get the strega nona activities driving under the download link we provide.
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