Mufaro

• English
• Critical thinking
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)
• Primary Education
• Special Education

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters

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

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?

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?

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters

Look carefully at the front cover of this book.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.