Approach Paper
Kimberly Plourde
October 31, 2002
Leyla and the Lamp

SUMMARY PARAGRAPH-
It is a little princess called Leyla. She wanted a big lamp with a door. When she had her lamp her dad was not there. Her dad was gone for four days. Her dad wanted Leyla to marry Mamood, but Leyla didn't want, so, Leyla went in the doorway with the lamp and when her dad was there he saw the lamp and said bring that lamp to a prince and Leyla was in the lamp. She married the prince and she went to see her dad.
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CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS-
Leyla: beautiful, kind, princess, understanding
Leyla's dad: king, trusting, afraid, boy
Mamood: rich, old, mad, ugly
The prince: gentle, nice, kind, beautiful
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS-
1. Why do you think her dad wants her to marry Mamood? Explain
2. Do you know why Leyla and the prince married?
3. What part of the story is not fun for Leyla? Explain
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KEY PASSAGE-
From page 1 and page 2
One day, Leyla's dad said, "It's time you had a husband. I want you to marry my friend Mamood. His wife has died and he wants a new wife. He's very rich and you could have a fine house, jewels, and as many clothes as you would like."
"Oh please, please don't make me marry him," said Leyla. "He's old, fat, and ugly, and everyone knows he was very cruel to his wife. I would rather die than have him for a husband," said Leyla.
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KEY PASSAGE EXPLANATION-
Leyla didn't want to marry Mamood. She wanted to marry a prince. It is why she is hiding in the lamp.