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EnglishCritical thinkingLower Secondary (Key Stage 3)Primary EducationSpecial Education

This lesson contains 19 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 4 videos.

time-iconLesson duration is: 50 min

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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters

Slide 1 - Slide

Is it important to be kind even if no one knows it was you who did the kind act? Why?

Slide 2 - Mind map

We are going to read a story about two beautiful daughters one of whom may marry a king if she is worthy. Can you think of any other stories that may be similar?

Slide 3 - Mind map

Think of some kind acts that could be done without letting others know you did them. Why would you want to keep it a secret?

Slide 4 - Mind map

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
Look carefully at the front cover of this book.

Slide 5 - Slide

Where and when might this story might take place? How does it look different from your area?

Slide 6 - Mind map

Slide 7 - Video

How are the sisters in the story different from each other?

Slide 8 - Mind map

Slide 9 - Video

In what ways does the environment in the book look different from your own area?

Slide 10 - Mind map

Slide 11 - Video

No one can see the selfish and selfless acts of the daughters in the woods. Why does each one act the way she does?

Slide 12 - Mind map

Slide 13 - Video

When do you think the king decided that Nyasha was the one to become queen?

Slide 14 - Mind map

Have you ever acted selfish or selfless when no one was looking?

Slide 15 - Open question

Discuss and make a list of some ways that you can show kindness to people you live with, friends, and strangers.

Slide 16 - Mind map

In pairs
In English or Swahili:

Now retell the story of 'Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters' to a partner.

Sasa hebu sema tena hadithi ya 'Mabinti Wazuri wa Mufaro' kwa mwenzi wako.

Slide 17 - Slide

In pairs
In English or Swahili:

Write the story 'Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters' in your own words.

Andika hadithi ya 'Mabinti Wazuri wa Mufaro' kwa maneno yako mwenyewe.

Slide 18 - Slide

Group activity
1. Discuss and make a list of some ways that you can show kindness to people you live with, friends, and strangers.
1. Jadili na utengeneze orodha ya baadhi ya njia ambazo unaweza kuonyesha fadhili kwa watu unaoishi nao, marafiki, na wageni.
2. Make a plan to do some of the things on your list.
2. Fanya mpango wa kufanya baadhi ya mambo kwenye orodha yako.

Slide 19 - Slide

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