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