Exploring The Persian Cinderella

Identify the main character in "The Persian Cinderella" and describe her primary trait.

• The prince; he is brave.

• Settareh; she is kind.

• The stepmother; she is cruel.

• The fairy; she is magical.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

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Summarize the main event that leads to Settareh's transformation in the story.

• Settareh finds a magical lamp.

• Settareh receives a magical dress from a fairy.

• Settareh is granted three wishes by a genie.

• Settareh discovers a hidden treasure.

Compare Settareh's character traits with her stepsisters. What is a key difference?

• Settareh is selfish, while her stepsisters are generous.

• Settareh is kind, while her stepsisters are envious.

• Settareh is lazy, while her stepsisters are hardworking.

• Settareh is brave, while her stepsisters are timid.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Describe a cultural theme present in "The Persian Cinderella."

• The importance of wealth and power.

• The significance of family honor and reputation.

• The value of education and knowledge.

• The role of magic and destiny in life.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Make an inference: Why does Settareh's stepmother treat her poorly?

• Because Settareh is not her biological daughter.

• Because Settareh is more beautiful than her own daughters.

• Because Settareh is lazy and disobedient.

• Because Settareh is wealthy and powerful.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

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CCSS.RL.5.1

Explain the moral lesson of "The Persian Cinderella."

• Hard work always leads to success.

• Kindness and inner beauty are more important than outer beauty.

• Wealth and power are the keys to happiness.

• Magic can solve all problems.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Identify the setting of "The Persian Cinderella."

• A modern city in Persia.

• A small village in Persia.

• A royal palace in Persia.

• A magical forest in Persia.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Summarize how Settareh's life changes after she meets the fairy.

• She becomes a powerful queen.

• She gains wealth and a loving family.

• She becomes invisible to everyone.

• She is able to travel the world.

Compare the role of magic in "The Persian Cinderella" to traditional Cinderella stories.

• Magic is used to punish the wicked.

• Magic is used to help the deserving.

• Magic is used to create chaos.

• Magic is used to test the characters.

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Describe how the cultural setting influences the events in "The Persian Cinderella."

• The cultural setting emphasizes the importance of magic.

• The cultural setting highlights the role of family and social status.

• The cultural setting focuses on the power of technology.

• The cultural setting values individualism and independence.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

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