Ojibwe Legend: Lady Slipper

Sara·

Folklore

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Grade Level2nd Grade

SubjectFolklore

Original Prompt

using the story legend of the lady sliper create a very interactive graphic orgainzer must have a space for name data and list these two benchmarks ELA.2.R.1.1 – Identify plot structure and main story elements ELA.2.R.3.2 – Retell a text using story elements in logical order • Complete any remaining fill-in-the-blank or written responses for the setting, characters, and plot/events of The Legend of the Lady Slipper. • Finish creating visual representations for each story element on the graphic

The Legend of the Lady Slipper recounts the journey of a brave young Ojibwe girl who travels across a harsh, frozen landscape in search of medicine for her ailing village. During her quest, she loses her moccasins in the deep snow, and with each step she takes, beautiful flowers bloom in the shape of slippers, now known as the Lady Slipper flower. The narrative emphasizes themes of bravery, determination, and the bond between siblings, as the girl is motivated by her love for her brother and her desire to save her people. The story encompasses elements of setting, character development, and key plot events, encouraging readers to engage with the story through creative activities such as mapping characters and sequencing events.