Literacy Lesson: Cause and Effect
Strega Nona is a story by Tomie de Paola about an old woman who has magical powers-a 'witch doctor'. She uses her powers to help the people in her town, ridding them of warts, finding single women husbands, and curing headaches. She decides to hire young Big Anthony to help her with chores around the house. One day Strega Nona goes to visit a friend in a nearby town, and she leaves Big Anthony in charge. When she returns a few days later she finds that he has caused quite a bit of mischief!