Welcome to Josefina's World
Compare Spanish Priest with modern missionaries.
A Reward for Josefina
Bunuelos
Who do you most want to please?
Looking Back: Harvest time in 1824
Pinon
Compare modern farms with Josefina’s Rancho
Again, Josefina!
Okay, I LOVE this story. Once again, excellent advice is offered to girls: practice. Also, multi-tasking can make time pass quicker.
Do you play an instrument? Was it easier or harder than you anticipated?
Thanks to Josefina
What can you do to help?
One person can make a difference. Without Josefina, the weaving wouldn’t have happened. Also, thanks to Josefina’s idea of each sister helping each other, the business went smoothly.
Secrets in the Hills: A Josefina Mystery written by Kathleen Ernst
Chapter One: A Secret Sign
Why do you think Fransisca and Josefina fight so?
Do you think a fancy shawl will heal their bitterness?
Chapter Two: Strangers
Do other girls resent you?
Could you imagine knowing exactly what you wanted to be, when you were only twelve?
Has a stranger ever come to your family for help?
What do you think the map is for?
Chapter Three: La Llorona
What legends does your family talk about?
Do you think they’ve found treasure?
Chapter Four: Frightening Prediction
Do you know someone who is always pessimistic?
What other reasons would a person not return to buried treasure?
Chapter Five: Beginning the Search
Have you traveled to a new place? What was it like?
If you haven’t traveled, do you know someone that has? Do they share any stories?
Chapter Six: A New Partnership
Do you know anyone who struggles to live alone?
Have you heard stories of buried treasure?
Chapter Seven: Trouble between sisters
Do you think Josefina saw a ghost?
What do you and your siblings fight about?
Chapter Eight: A Ghost in the Graveyard
Why is it important to listen to the stories of elders?
Do you think Josefina is seeing La Lorona?
Chapter Nine: Fransisca’s Surprise
Is it easier now for biracial marriages?
Why do you think Fransisca wasn’t more upset with Josefina?
Chapter Ten: The Widow’s Trunk
Do you think Josefina and Senor Zamora will be able to find the treasure?
How do you think Terestia felt, being stolen from her home?
Chapter Eleven: Searching for Gold
Do you think God led Senor Zamora to the Montoya Ranch for a reason?
Do you think they’ve found treasure?
Chapter Twelve: Secrets Revealed
Explain why the cross is a better treasure than riches.
How could Josefina help Soledad?
Why are legends like La Lorona important?
Chapter Thirteen: Heart’s Desire
Review how all Josefina’s wishes have come true.
Looking Back
Read about Saint Francis. Why do you think his feast day was chosen as the setting? Read the legend of La Lorona.
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Showing posts with label Josefina. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Changes for Josefina
Changes for Josefina
Chapter One: Gifts and Blessings
Compare Santa Claus with La Fiesta de los Reyes Magos
Listen to a waltz from 1824
Chapter Two: Sleet
Why didn’t Papa say something to Tia Dolores?
Why didn’t the girls plan work?
Do you know an optimist, like Josefina?
Have you ever been heartsick with sorrow?
Josefina’s Plan
Do you treat your parents with the same respect Josefina does?
Heart and Hope
Why was it important for Josefina to be there when Tia Dolores read the marriage proposal?
Looking Back
If you can, compare the persecution of New Mexicans with the hatred towards illegal immigrants today.
Talk to your daughter about which pictures were her favorite in each book, which is her favorite book, and why.
Chapter One: Gifts and Blessings
Compare Santa Claus with La Fiesta de los Reyes Magos
Listen to a waltz from 1824
Chapter Two: Sleet
Why didn’t Papa say something to Tia Dolores?
Why didn’t the girls plan work?
Do you know an optimist, like Josefina?
Have you ever been heartsick with sorrow?
Josefina’s Plan
Do you treat your parents with the same respect Josefina does?
Heart and Hope
Why was it important for Josefina to be there when Tia Dolores read the marriage proposal?
Looking Back
If you can, compare the persecution of New Mexicans with the hatred towards illegal immigrants today.
Talk to your daughter about which pictures were her favorite in each book, which is her favorite book, and why.
Josefina Saves The Day
Josefina Saves the Day
Chapter One: The Bird-Shaped Flute
How do you greet new adults?
Do you share secrets with your sisters, like Josefina?
Chapter Two: Heart’s Desire
Is there a day you’ll remember as long as you live?
Why was this day so special to Josefina?
What led Senor Montoya to trust Patrick?
'Home, sweet home"
'Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam, Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home; A charm from the sky seems to hallow us there, Which, seek through the world, is ne'er met with elsewhere. Home, home, sweet, sweet home! There's no place like home, oh, there's no place like home! An exile from home, splendor dazzles in vain; Oh, give me my lowly thatched cottage again! The birds singing gayly, that came at my call Give me them-and the peace of mind, dearer than all! Home, home, sweet, sweet home! There's no place like home, oh, there's no place like home! I gaze on the moon as I tread the drear wild, And feel that my mother now thinks of her child, As she looks on that moon from our own cottage door the woodbine, whose fragrance shall cheer me no more. Home, home, sweet, sweet home! There's no place like home, oh, there's no place like home! How sweet 'tis to sit 'neath a fond father's smile, And the caress of a mother to soothe and beguile! Let others delight 'mid new pleasure to roam, But give me, oh, give me, the pleasures of home, Home, home, sweet, sweet home! There's no place like home, oh, there's no place like home! To thee I'll return, overburdened with care; The heart's dearest solace will smile on me there; No more from that cottage again will I roam; Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home. Home, home, sweet, sweet home There's no place like home, oh, there's no place like home!
Why do you think the author chose to include parts of this song?
Chapter Three: A Charm From the Sky
Can you read sheet music?
What stories does your family enjoy sharing?
Have you and your siblings ever worked together to get a gift for your parents?
Chapter Four: Shining Like Hope
Compare Papa’ reaction with everyone elses’.
Why did Papa’s reaction payoff in the end?
Looking Back
Read more about the Santa Fe Trail
Chapter One: The Bird-Shaped Flute
How do you greet new adults?
Do you share secrets with your sisters, like Josefina?
Chapter Two: Heart’s Desire
Is there a day you’ll remember as long as you live?
Why was this day so special to Josefina?
What led Senor Montoya to trust Patrick?
'Home, sweet home"
'Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam, Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home; A charm from the sky seems to hallow us there, Which, seek through the world, is ne'er met with elsewhere. Home, home, sweet, sweet home! There's no place like home, oh, there's no place like home! An exile from home, splendor dazzles in vain; Oh, give me my lowly thatched cottage again! The birds singing gayly, that came at my call Give me them-and the peace of mind, dearer than all! Home, home, sweet, sweet home! There's no place like home, oh, there's no place like home! I gaze on the moon as I tread the drear wild, And feel that my mother now thinks of her child, As she looks on that moon from our own cottage door the woodbine, whose fragrance shall cheer me no more. Home, home, sweet, sweet home! There's no place like home, oh, there's no place like home! How sweet 'tis to sit 'neath a fond father's smile, And the caress of a mother to soothe and beguile! Let others delight 'mid new pleasure to roam, But give me, oh, give me, the pleasures of home, Home, home, sweet, sweet home! There's no place like home, oh, there's no place like home! To thee I'll return, overburdened with care; The heart's dearest solace will smile on me there; No more from that cottage again will I roam; Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home. Home, home, sweet, sweet home There's no place like home, oh, there's no place like home!
Why do you think the author chose to include parts of this song?
Chapter Three: A Charm From the Sky
Can you read sheet music?
What stories does your family enjoy sharing?
Have you and your siblings ever worked together to get a gift for your parents?
Chapter Four: Shining Like Hope
Compare Papa’ reaction with everyone elses’.
Why did Papa’s reaction payoff in the end?
Looking Back
Read more about the Santa Fe Trail
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Josefina's Bizcochito
Biscochito
From Beverly Hernandez, Your Guide to Homeschooling.
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound pure lard
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
6 cups flour
1/4 cup red wine
2 tsp anise seed (slightly crushed)
1 cup sugar mixed with 2-3 tsp cinnamon
PREPARATION:
1. Cream lard until fluffy.
2. Add sugar slowly gradually, beating well.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
4. Add anise seed.
5. Mix in flour by hand, using enough wine to make dough soft.
6. Let stand about 10 minutes.
7. Use cookie press or roll out dough on lightly floured board and cut into squares.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes on ungreased cookie sheets.
9. Remove from sheets while hot and dip top side in sugar/cinnamon mixture.
From Beverly Hernandez, Your Guide to Homeschooling.
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound pure lard
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
6 cups flour
1/4 cup red wine
2 tsp anise seed (slightly crushed)
1 cup sugar mixed with 2-3 tsp cinnamon
PREPARATION:
1. Cream lard until fluffy.
2. Add sugar slowly gradually, beating well.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
4. Add anise seed.
5. Mix in flour by hand, using enough wine to make dough soft.
6. Let stand about 10 minutes.
7. Use cookie press or roll out dough on lightly floured board and cut into squares.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes on ungreased cookie sheets.
9. Remove from sheets while hot and dip top side in sugar/cinnamon mixture.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Happy Birthday, Josefina!
Chapter One: Spring Sprouts
What new and exciting things happen in this chapter?
Have you ever cared for a motherless pet before?
Why do you think Josefina felt pity on Florecita?
How has Josefina changed since the first book?
Chapter Two: Tia Magdaena
What springtime chores are your favorites?
Ask your parent or grandparent to tell you a story about their childhood.
Chapter Three: Second Chances
What do you want to be when you grow up? How is that similar or different from Josefina’s dream?
Have you ever broken something of value? What happened?
What second chances have you been given?
How do you and your friends play with dolls?
What are your dolls made out of?
Chapter Four: Rattlesnake
Have you ever had to act quickly to save a friend?
Looking Back: Feast Days and Childbirth
Were you born on a Feast Day? Whose?
What new and exciting things happen in this chapter?
Have you ever cared for a motherless pet before?
Why do you think Josefina felt pity on Florecita?
How has Josefina changed since the first book?
Chapter Two: Tia Magdaena
What springtime chores are your favorites?
Ask your parent or grandparent to tell you a story about their childhood.
Chapter Three: Second Chances
What do you want to be when you grow up? How is that similar or different from Josefina’s dream?
Have you ever broken something of value? What happened?
What second chances have you been given?
How do you and your friends play with dolls?
What are your dolls made out of?
Chapter Four: Rattlesnake
Have you ever had to act quickly to save a friend?
Looking Back: Feast Days and Childbirth
Were you born on a Feast Day? Whose?
Josefina's Surprise
Chapter One: Christmas is Coming
What do you think happened to Nina?
What are your favorite traditions?
Chapter Two: Where’s Nina?
What types of cookies does your family bake?
How do you decorate for Christmas?
What Songs do you sing?
Chapter Three: The Silver Thimble
What effect did the thimble have?
Chapter Four: La Noche Buena
The title of this chapter means “The Good Night”. Why was this a good night for Josefina?
Where do you find comfort?
What do you think happened to Nina?
What are your favorite traditions?
Chapter Two: Where’s Nina?
What types of cookies does your family bake?
How do you decorate for Christmas?
What Songs do you sing?
Chapter Three: The Silver Thimble
What effect did the thimble have?
Chapter Four: La Noche Buena
The title of this chapter means “The Good Night”. Why was this a good night for Josefina?
Where do you find comfort?
Josefina Learns a Lesson
Chapter One: Light and Shadow
Why doesn’t Tia Dolores do the work for the girls?
What do you think of thunderstorms? Have you ever witnessed a flood?
How is Tia Dolores helping Josefina? Describe their relationship.
Chapter Two: Turning Blankets into Sheep
Has your family lost anything?
How do you help your family?
How is Tia Dolores like red wool?
Chapter Three: Rabbit Brush
Fransesca feels Tia Dolores is making the girls change. Is that good or bad?
How does your mom talk to your dad? Does she have a say in decisions? Compare their relationship to Tia Dolores and Papa.
Chapter Four: The First Love
What does reading mean to you?
What was Josefina’s lesson?
Looking Back
Don Quixote
Why doesn’t Tia Dolores do the work for the girls?
What do you think of thunderstorms? Have you ever witnessed a flood?
How is Tia Dolores helping Josefina? Describe their relationship.
Chapter Two: Turning Blankets into Sheep
Has your family lost anything?
How do you help your family?
How is Tia Dolores like red wool?
Chapter Three: Rabbit Brush
Fransesca feels Tia Dolores is making the girls change. Is that good or bad?
How does your mom talk to your dad? Does she have a say in decisions? Compare their relationship to Tia Dolores and Papa.
Chapter Four: The First Love
What does reading mean to you?
What was Josefina’s lesson?
Looking Back
Don Quixote
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Meet Josefina
Chapter One: Primroses
Josefina and her sisters have each taken on new roles since their mother died. Ana is the “mother”, Fransesca is the “beauty”, Clara is the practical one, and Josefina is the baby. What are your roles in your family?
This is the first book to include the death of a parent. Have you lost someone close to you? Can you relate to Josefina? What would you add?
Chapter Two: Abuelito’s Surprise
Do you have a relative that comes to visit? How often?
Can you play an instrument?
What do you like about music?
Chapter Three: A Gift for Tia Dolores
Listen to some recordings of Fandango music. Could you sit still?
When have you found courage?
Chapter Four: Josefina’s Idea
Which picture is your favorite?
Josefina and her sisters have each taken on new roles since their mother died. Ana is the “mother”, Fransesca is the “beauty”, Clara is the practical one, and Josefina is the baby. What are your roles in your family?
This is the first book to include the death of a parent. Have you lost someone close to you? Can you relate to Josefina? What would you add?
Chapter Two: Abuelito’s Surprise
Do you have a relative that comes to visit? How often?
Can you play an instrument?
What do you like about music?
Chapter Three: A Gift for Tia Dolores
Listen to some recordings of Fandango music. Could you sit still?
When have you found courage?
Chapter Four: Josefina’s Idea
Which picture is your favorite?
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