ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 2 ????Kids Read Aloud | LUCIA THE LUCHADORA by Cynthia Leonor Garza
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Today, I want to say a big thank you to Mrs. D. Hernandez’s class in ALPA, California. They sent us a fantastic book to read today. Thank you so much, everyone! The book is called “Lucia the Luchadora” by Cynthia Leonor Garza, with pictures by Alyssa Buttermore. Let’s dive into this exciting story!
Lucia is a girl who loves to play on the playground. She wears a bright red cape and can do amazing tricks, like jumping off the monkey bars and spinning through the air. But the boys on the playground don’t think girls can be superheroes. One boy, Mighty Mickey, even says, “Girls can’t be superheroes!”
Lucia feels upset when she hears this. But then, her grandmother, Abuela, shares a special secret with her. Abuela gives Lucia a shiny silver mask and tells her that she used to be a luchadora, a special kind of superhero who wears a mask and has amazing moves.
Lucia is excited to become a luchadora! She learns that luchadoras are brave and never reveal their true identity. When Lucia puts on the silver mask, she feels powerful and ready to show everyone what she can do.
The next day, Lucia wears her new silver and white cape to the playground. Everyone is curious about the mysterious luchadora. Lucia climbs the monkey bars and performs her amazing tricks. The crowd cheers, and Lucia feels like a true superhero!
Soon, more kids start wearing Lucha Libre masks. Lucia spots a girl in a pink mask with a red glittery heart. But then, she hears someone say, “Girls can’t be superheroes!”
Lucia hears a cry for help and rushes to save a little girl. Everyone cheers for her bravery. But Lucia notices the girl in the pink mask looks sad. Remembering her Abuela’s words about doing what’s right, Lucia decides to reveal her true identity.
Lucia takes off her mask, and everyone is surprised. But then, they start clapping! Lucia realizes that there are luchadoras everywhere, and they don’t need masks to be superheroes. She is still the best kind of superhero—Lucia, the luchadora!
This story teaches us that anyone can be a superhero, no matter who they are. Being brave, helping others, and doing what’s right makes you a true hero. So, remember, you can be a superhero too!
Superhero Capes and Masks: Create your own superhero cape and mask at home using materials like old t-shirts, paper, or fabric scraps. Decorate them with your favorite colors and symbols that represent your superhero powers. Once you’ve made your cape and mask, think about what special powers you would have as a superhero. Share your superhero identity with your family and friends, and explain how you would use your powers to help others.
Superhero Role Play: Gather a few friends or family members and take turns pretending to be superheroes. Use your imagination to come up with different scenarios where you can help someone in need, just like Lucia did. For example, you might pretend to rescue a toy from a high shelf or help a friend find a lost item. Discuss how it feels to help others and why it’s important to be brave and kind.
Everyday Heroes: Think about people in your community who are like superheroes because they help others. This could be firefighters, teachers, doctors, or even a family member. Draw a picture of one of these everyday heroes and write a sentence about what makes them special. Share your drawing with your class or family and talk about how you can be a hero in your own way, just like Lucia.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Hey, I’m Ryan, and welcome to Story Time with Ryan! Remember, if you like what you see, follow us on Instagram or visit our website. You can watch all of our read-alouds there or send us a message.
I want to give a big shout-out to Mrs. D. Hernandez’s 2nd and 3rd grade class in ALPA, California, for sending us today’s book. Thanks so much, everyone! We cannot wait to read it because today’s book is “Lucia the Luchadora” by Cynthia Leonor Garza, illustrated by Alyssa Buttermore. Great job! Let’s get started.
“Lucia the Luchadora” by Cynthia Leonor Garza, illustrated by Alyssa Buttermore.
I zip through the playground in my red cape. The boys don’t play with their own capes fluttering behind them. Boom! They go crash! The boys try to jump off the monkey bars, but no one can do it like I can. I dive, I spin, and I nail my landing every single time. I dash up the dark, swirly slide that no one dares go near, but the boys pay no attention to me. They start off when I try to play with them. Mighty Mickey yells out to me, “Girls can’t be superheroes!”
What? You’re wrong, guys! Women can be superheroes! Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, the marvelous Ms. Marvel—my mom is a superhero too!
I don’t feel very nice and sweet at the moment. I feel spicy mad—Kapow! My abuela watches me from a nearby bench. When I flop down next to her, she leans over and whispers a secret. She gives me an old box with a shiny silver mask inside. Abuela tells me that when she was a little girl, she was a special kind of superhero—a luchadora.
I don’t know what a luchadora is. Abuela tells me a luchadora is more than a masked wrestler; she’s agile, quick, and has slick moves. Wow, a luchadora! Yes, I want to be a luchadora!
Luchadoras have moxie; they are brave and full of heart. Most importantly, a luchadora never reveals her true identity. Abuela tells me the greatest luchador of all time wore a silver mask and never took it off. I slip the silver mask over my head, and when I look at myself in the mirror, I feel a rush of excitement.
The next day on the playground, the boys come by in their capes. I charge through the crowd in my new silver and white cape. I catch everyone’s eyes. Everyone wants to know who is wearing the silver mask. I am a luchadora with a secret identity!
I stand on top of the monkey bars, ready to do my high-flying leap. I dive, I spin, and I nail my landing like always. The crowd goes wild! The boys try to crash into me, but I’m lightning fast, and no one can catch me. I am the best kind of superhero—I am Lucia, the luchadora!
Before long, I see lots of other Lucha Libre masks on the playground. One day, I spot a girl in a pink mask with a red glittery heart. I can’t wait to play with the new pink luchadora, but before I can run over, I hear something familiar: “Girls can’t be superheroes!”
Just then, I hear a cry for help. I dash through the crowd and up the ladder. Moments later, I swoop down the slide with a little girl in my lap. Everyone cheers! My heart swells, but then I spot the pink luchadora in the crowd. Why does she look so sad?
I don’t know what could be wrong. Maybe she lost something or had a bad day. I remember Abuela’s words: a real luchadora must fight for what is right. My heart doesn’t feel very full anymore. I know what I have to do. I pull off my mask.
Everyone is shocked. My true identity is revealed! Then something unexpected happens—everyone starts clapping! Luchadoras everywhere, hidden in plain sight! I bolt after a little girl who jumps off my lap, and all the kids start to chase me. But I am lightning fast, and no one can catch me.
I climb up the monkey bars, I dive, I spin, and when I strike the ground, a charge runs through the crowd. I am still the best kind of superhero. I am Lucia, the luchadora—mask or no mask!
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