Anklet for a Princess: a
Cinderella Story from India
Lila Mehta
Shen’s Books, 2002Suggested Delivery: Whole Class Read
Reading Level:
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Grade Level: 4th - 5th grade
Key Words:
1. Culture
2. Cinderella
3. Fairytale
4. India
5. Step-mother
Summary: A modern take on the classic fairytale, Cinderella, Anklet for a Princess follows Cinduri as
she works tirelessly for her stepmother and stepsisters. As a ball with a
prince approaches, Cinduri and her Godfather Snake use magic to allow her to go
without being caught by her relatives. Will she meet the man of her dreams and
fall in love?
Vocabulary: rippling, cholera, tantalizing, aarti lamp, marquee,
maiden
Before:
Students will have a discussion on the genre of fairy tales.
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What are their elements?
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Good/evil characters
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Plo
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Setting
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What are some examples of fairy tales we have
already read?
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Cinderella
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Good Characters: Cinderella, Fairy godmother
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Bad Characters: Stepmother, stepsisters
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Plot: Cinderella must get to the ball to meet
the Prince of her dreams, without being caught by her step-relatives.
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Setting: In a village
During: Students will create
a Venn Diagram comparing elements of this fairy tale with those of the more
well-known version of Cinderella.
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Examples of important differences:
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Types of chores
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How stepmother came to be in charge of Cinduri
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Item that belongs to Cinderella/Cinduri (anklet)
After: Students will have a
discussion on culture.
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What is culture?
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A way of life
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Students will make a t-chart comparing American
and Indian culture using examples found in the text:
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Examples of Indian culture:
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Multiple wives
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Food (rice, lentils)
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Snake symbolism
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Attire: anklet vs. glass slipper
Writing: Research another
culture, and write a Cinderella story about individuals in that location.
Electronic Resources:
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Electronic version of book
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Electronic Prezi presentation on culture and
book summary
Mehta, L. Anklet for a Princess:
a Cinderella Story from India. (2002). China: Shen’s Books.
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