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Student Instructions
In the story, Stella promised her friend Jenny that the next time she went to Mexico, she would bring her something special like an alebrije. BEFORE you click the 
button, click the video link in the left hand corner to learn more about alebrijes. When you're done watching the video:
1) Click the button
2) Use the creative tools 
to color the alebrije. Want to create your own? Simply delete the picture and start from scratch!
*Remember, an alebrije is brightly colored and includes different patterns.
3) Touch 
and label the different animal parts of your alebrije
4) Touch 
and tell us about your alebrije. What animals parts make it? What patterns did you use?
Teacher Notes (not visible to students)
This activity coordinates with book, Stella Diaz Has Something to Say, which is the early reader selection for the 2019 Global Read Aloud (#GRA19). Use this activity after reading Ch 7 The link for the video has been downloaded from YouTube and is accessed from my Google Drive (no ads, comments, add'l videos) Here is the link to the original YouTube video if you have issues or would like to preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMde8pSry_I **Extension idea: work with your art teacher to create papier-mâché alebrijes
