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Story Title: Cendrillon. A Caribbean Cinderella Story. Author. Robert D. San Souci. Illustrator. Brian Pinkney. Selection Summary.
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Story Title: Cendrillon A Caribbean Cinderella Story
Author Robert D. San Souci Illustrator Brian Pinkney
Selection Summary • This Cinderella story is narrated by Cendrillon’s godmother, who has a magic wand. She and Cendrillon go to the ball, but when the princely Paul later arrives with a slipper, Cendrillon refuses a magical change back into her beautiful clothes. Paul loves her for herself, and they wed.
Fairy Tale A fantasy story that has been retold through generations and in many cultures.
KEY CONCEPT Island of Martinique, tale of Cinderella
False or meaningless hollow “Someday, I will find a way to help.” Even as I spoke them, my words sounded hollow.
elegant Cendrillon had elegant pink slippers on her feet. Marked by good taste; graceful
I stroked her brow for a good long time ---until I heard a great commotion. commotion Noisy activity
orphan A child whose parents are dead Cendrillon’s godmother was an orphan because both her parents had passed away.
Relating to a poor farm worker The poor peasant works in the fields, gathering food for the king. peasant
proud It is important to be proud of yourself but don’t be too proud of yourself and show off. Thinking too highly of oneself
Final /ǝr/ and Final /l/ or /ǝl/ • harbor 10. bottle 19. uncle • final 11. medal 20. doctor • middle 12. collar • weather 13. proper Challenge Words • labor 14. towel 21. shoulder • model 15. beggar 22. decimal • chapter 16. battle 23. trifle • special 17. trouble 24. solar • sugar 18. shower 25. cancel
Main Verbs and Helping Verbs • When a verb has more than one word, the main verb shows the action. • A helping verb works with the main verb. The verb has and have help other verbs to show past time.