Strega Nona
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12 minK1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)Social-Emotional LearningSocial Studies
Summary
Tomie dePaola's classic: Big Anthony borrows Strega Nona's magic pasta pot without knowing how to stop it, and the town nearly drowns in noodles. A funny lesson about following directions. Read by Mary Steenburgen.
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Discussion
Tomie dePaola's classic: Big Anthony borrows Strega Nona's magic pasta pot without knowing how to stop it, and the town nearly drowns in noodles.
- Why does the pasta pot get out of control?
- What did Big Anthony forget to learn?
- How does Strega Nona handle Big Anthony's mistake?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: magic, pasta, consequence.
Try it: Write about a time not following directions caused a (big or small) mess.