The legend of the bluebonnet lesson plan social studies. The legend of the blue bonnet by shira brandt on prezi. The legend of the bluebonnet could make a nice starting point for discussing some issues that i hope are explored in social studies classes. The legend describes how the weather in texas hadnt exactly been kind to the natives.
To help students trace the heroines feelings as the story progresses, invite them to fill in a chalkboard character chart at key points in the story. One of those is the sight of bluebonnets covering the fields come march through early april. Childrens books read aloud on once upon a story duration. The jumano indians tell a tale of a time when missionaries were making their way through new mexico and texas, spreading the word of christianity to the tribes. Every texan who came up through elementary school here can tell you the legend of the bluebonnet, and tomie depaola wrote an amazing picture book for it, that inspired this legend of the bluebonnet craft. By christi bertelsonburnet bulletin the advent of spring in texas in marked by a visible change along highways and pastures all across the state. This favorite legend based on comanche indian lore, tells the. The legend of the bluebonnet audiobook, by tomie depaola. The texas legend concerning the lady in the blue came from the jumano indians, who said that the nuns spirit left behind something blue and. They suffered a catastrophic flood, which was followed by a devastating drought. Native american folklore is woven into the fabric of texas history. The legend of the pink bluebonnet greg grant a number of years ago while roaming the quaint inner city gardens of san antonio with noted navasota garden historian and good friend, pamela puryear, we came across an elderly hispanic woman with a charming tale. The legend of the bluebonnet audiobook listen instantly.
When white settlers moved to what we now call texas, they termed the flower bluebonnet, as it reminded them of the bonnets worn by many of the white women. Legend of the bluebonnet character traits by sweet. The legend of the bluebonnet is the retelling of the old indian legend of how this event came to occur. The legend of the bluebonnet by tomie depaola, 97806981596, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Use the letters in the word bluebonnet to create an acrostic poem or ode about the bluebonnet. Explain to students that the legend of the bluebonnet is a legend created to tell how the bluebonnet flower came to grow in the plains region. Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words.
There was once a comanche girl named she who is alone. The legend of the bluebonnet discussion guide scholastic. The teacher lightly sketches an elongated oval our shape of the month and the children use the eraser end of a pencil to dot the entire area with blue tempra. Buy a cheap copy of the legend of the bluebonnet book by tomie depaola. Starvation is setting in so the shaman goes to the mountains to contact the great spirit to learn what they can do to save their tribe. The legend of the bluebonnet lesson plan is suitable for kindergarten 3rd grade. Looking for an engaging and unique way to teach a literature study with the book the legend of the bluebonnet by tomie depaola. The local tribe danced and prayed for rain, and beat upon their drums. Table of contents overview directions story show what you know references 3.
This is a great book to introduce folktale, especially into a texas located classroom. The legend of the bluebonnet december 1991 edition. Draw an ideaweb and invite students to fill in the circles with details from the story. It relates the story of shewhoisalone, an orphaned indian girl being raised by her tribe during a time of.
Tomie depaola s powerful retelling and his magnificent fullcolor paintings perfectly capture the comanche people, the texas hills, and the spirit of shewhoisalone, a little girl who made a sacrifice to save her tribe. Fourth graders create an acrostic poem using the word bluebonnet they brainstorm adjectives and descriptive phrases for the bluebonnet and its habitat. The legend of the bluebonnet a book and a hug the legend of the bluebonnet is a native american legend about a time when the comanche people were experiencing a terrible drought. One particular tale in the book legends and lore of texas wildflowers, explains how bluebonnets came to be a staple of our culture. Beautifully illustrated and retold by tomie depaola. Seyda arslancil cover page page 1 page 10 page 2 page 11 page 3 page 12 page 4 page page 5 page 14 page 6 page 15 page 7 page 16.
This retelling of the comanche indian legend recounts a little girls sacrifice that brought the flower known as the bluebonnet to texas. A bluebonnet our class of 3s paints a bluebonnet as a followup activity to reading the legend of the bluebonnet. The legend of the bluebonnet paperback april 16, 1996 by tomie depaola author. Becoming our state flower and the group of women who made it happen. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. This wonderful yet sad tale is a pourquois tale, that took place in texas. Seuss wrote in 1973, was a letter outlining his hopes of finding a great color artist who will not be. When a killing drought threatens the existence of the tribe, a courageous little comanche girl sacrifices her most beloved possessionand the great spirits answer results not only in much needed rain but a very special gift in return. Daddy hums as he packs our car with suitcases and a cooler full of snacks.
Include how it looks, where it lives, even how it makes you feel. This is because it is about the legend of an indian girl who sacrifices the selfishness of her tribes in order. Define a legend as a story that has been handed down through history. Lesson plan smartboard activity that goes along with the lesson plan mrs. Chief among these are the bluebonnets, the sate flower of texas. These lovely wild flowers, known by the name of bluebonnet, are the state flower of texas. They then add a tip of white and blend it down a short distance.
The legend of the bluebonnet by tomie depaola scholastic. The legend of the bluebonnet is a native american legend about a time when the comanche people were experiencing a terrible drought. A retelling of the comanche indian legend of how a little girls sacrifice brought the flower called the bluebonnet to texas. Legend of the pink bluebonnet archives aggie horticulture. Try this literature study flip book with your students. Legend of the bluebonnet the texas fields are covered with a blanket of deep blue.
Readers can infer character traits as they read legend of the bluebonnet. The legend of the bluebonnet under the pecan leaves. The legend of the bluebonnet by tomie depaola overdrive. Publication date 1996 topics comanche indians folklore, indians of north america texas folklore, bluebonnets lupines texas folklore publisher penguin putnam books for young readers. The legend of the indian paintbrush by tomie depaolathe lengend of the bluebonnet by tomie depaolawhy mosquitoes buzz in peoples ears by verna aardemawe brainstorm together to write a class legend on chart paper first. The bluebonnet begins to bloom, and the countryside is dressed in blue. This book was published in the same year as the first book. Enhances comprehension and vocabulary for tomie depaolas retelling of a comanche legend about how the bluebonnet texas state flower came to texas. This favorite legend based on comanche indian lore, tells the story of how the bluebonnet came to be. I have the bluebonnet pilgrimage as a major chapter in how to be texan wherever you are ebook that will be released soon. This tale was explaining how the world became beautiful and full of life. Go online or visit any nearby library to get all the copies of the bluebonnet series by jessica clare. The legend of the blue bonnet, tomie depaola duration. This is one of her best romance books that you will enjoy reading.
The legend of the bluebonnet one of the great pleasures for millions of texans, and visitor alike, is the arrival every spring of a flower called the bluebonnet. Think of as many ways as you can to describe the bluebonnet. Tomie depaolas powerful retelling and his magnificent fullcolor. When a killing drought threatens the existence of the tribe, a courageous little comanche girl sacrifices her most beloved possessionand the great spirits answer. Could it be because of the legend of the bluebonnet. Another legend of the bluebonnet that takes a decidedly more mystical angle comes from the jumano indians. In this vocabulary lesson, students read the legend of the bluebonnet, listening for 3 preselected, tier two vocabulary words. But for one native american girl, this would not be true.
Use the following examples to assist with your web. Tomie depaola wrote this sweet folktale about a young commanche girl who sacrifices her precious doll to save her tribe from the drought. We hate spam too, well never share your email address. Before we start this activity, we have read at least three legends. Directions for printing, copying, and assembly title page including novel title, author, and. Thick clusters of vivid blue flowers, which resemble oldfashioned sunbonnets, cover the texas hills in the springtime every year. Access thousands of highquality, free k12 articles, and create online assignments with them for your students. Improve your students reading comprehension with readworks. The bluebonnet has been the texas state flower for 116 years. Hot glue gun embellishments and beading bluebonnets.
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