Martina the beautiful cockroach doesn t know coffee beans about love and marriage. Martina the beautiful cockroach carmen agra deedy on. But, how do these characters feel about the coffee test. A wonderful collection of activities that correlate with the book, martina the beautiful cockroach. Martina josefina catalina cucaracha is a beautiful cockroach living in havanna, cuba who needs to find a husband. Students make martina and write about the story or the main character after listening to the readaloud. A cuban folktale carmen agra deedy, author, michael austin, illustrator, illus. Childrens book read aloud martina the beautiful cockroach. This popular program offers something for the kids when the other local stations turn to news.
According to the introduction of the book, this folktale is one of the best known in latin america, but versions of this. At first, martina is skeptical of her abuela s unorthodox suggestion, but when suitor. Includes an illustrated mini book of this cuban folktale. Martina the beautiful cockroach is a brilliantly told tale that makes a great readaloud for young and old listeners. Its very captivating because it is modern art and it is very imaginative so its easier for me to picture events as when they unfolds. When she turned 21, she had many suitors that wanted her hand in marriage.
Folktales are entertaining stories passed down from one generation of folk to another. It needs to be an acrostic poem using any word that relates to the story. Carmen agra deedy delivers a deliciously inventive cuban version of the beloved martina folktale, complete with a dash of cafe cubano. Martina the beautiful cockroach by carmen agra deedy, illustrated by michael austin other versions also available puppets. Predicting story elements 2 activities questioning main idea with details character traits who what when where why how in t. Read martina the beautiful cockroach online by carmen agra. Martina the beautiful cockroach by carmen agra deedy books for.
Protagonist was martina josefina catalina cucaracha. Multiple activities appropriate for grades 2 4 activities include. With this next book you can tie in valentines day and folktales. These activities and reproducibles build skills in critical and creative thinking, making personal connections, and writing. Martina the beautiful cockroach lived in havana, cuba. Her cuban grandmother gives her some sage advice while some of the other cucarachas in the family just tried to make her even more attractive to entice a mate. Martina is truly a beautiful cockroach and a rooster and a lizard are among some of the animals that come to court her in this book. Storytellers keep this traditional form of literature alive. Valentines day picture books and activities amy lemons. Compare and contrast martina with real cockroaches.
Martina the beautiful cockroach class of 21 duration. Carmen agra deedy, author, michael austin, illustrator, illus. So martina spilled coffee on a rooster, a lizard a. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Martina, the beautiful cockroach a cuban folktale book. Martina the beautiful cockroach is a pura belpre honor book by carmen agra deedy along with gorgeous illustrations by michael austin and it is about how a. While some of the cucarachas offer her gifts to make her more attractive, only abuela, her grandmother, gives her something really useful. This week we are concluding our monthly theme of love with martina the beautiful cockroach, an adaptation of an old cuban folktale, written by carmen agra deedy and illustrated by michael austin. The classic cuban folktale of martina and perez read from the book created by carmen agra deedy, by michelle oaxaca. Miss sofies story time kids books read aloud 795,833 views. Dog, cat, frog, mouse, cockroach all but mouse and cockroach can be other animals instead.
Martina the cockroach is looking for a husband and her family is excited and eager to help. Buy a cheap copy of martina the beautiful cockroach. With the help of her wise grandmother, martina tries to find the best husband from among the suitors lining up to marry her. Childrens storytime features librarians from the wacomclennan. Write a line of the poem for each letter of the word you choose. Martina is a young, beautiful cockroach who is ready to choose a husband. In martina the beautiful cockroach, you hear the story from martina s side of the lamp post. Upon reading this book to an audience of onehundred plus people at my former elementary school, one mom said she was going. Martina the beautiful cockroach by carmen agra deedy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shes a beautiful cockroach with pretty green wings.
Singing to martina the beautiful cockroach blogger. Martina the beautiful cockroach is a cuban folk tale which was retold in a childfriendly way by carmen agra deedy. Florida reading association childrens book award 20082009. Delete from selected list scholastic books for kids. Martina the beautiful cockroach story map multileveled lesson with these multileveled lessons, students are encouraged to explore the important elements of any fiction text to support comprehension. While most relatives give her gifts of jewelry and fancy clothes, her grandmother gives her some shocking advice. They tell the story from the point of view of don gallo, don cerdo, and don lagarto. Teachingbooks multileveled lesson martina the beautiful. Martina the beautiful cockroach by carmen agra deedy. Other books illustrated by the illustrator include. At first, martina is skeptical of her abuelas unorthodox suggestion, but when. Her cuban grandmother gives her some wise advice as she begins her search.
Ive always loved the traditional version of this story. Beneath a street lamp in havana, cuba, lives martina. Martina the beautiful cockroach doesnt know coffee beans about love and marriage. Click download or read online button to get martina the beautiful cockroach book now. Martina, the beautiful cockroach book san mateo public. While some of the cucarachas offer her gifts to make her more attractive. Martina the beautiful cockroach download ebook pdf, epub. Martina the beautiful cockroach doesnt know coffee beans about love and. Read martina the beautiful cockroach by carmen agra deedy,michael austin for free with a 30 day free trial. How did you begin to write martina the beautiful cockroach. Martina the beautiful cockroach is a pura belpre honor book by carmen agra deedy along with gorgeous illustrations by michael austin and it is about how a young and beautiful cockroach named martina tries to find a good husband by following her cuban grandmothers advice in. In an original retelling of the traditional folktale, carmen agra deedy puts her own unique spin on martina the beautiful cockroach.
Share information about cuban culture, foods, customs and history. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Come join martina s friends as they prepare for her birthday fiesta. Martina the beautiful cockroach teacher reading youtube. Poetry assignment make your own poem based on the martina the beautiful cockroach book. Martina the beautiful cockroach is a pura belpre honor book by carmen agra deedy along with gorgeous illustrations by michael austin and it is about how a young and beautiful cockroach named martina tries to find a good husband by following her cuban grandmothers advice in spilling coffee on her suitors shoes.
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