People from far away begin to travel by the moonlight to reach the market before dawn. Everyone pitches in and brings their "wares" to sale. Miguel brought chile peppers, Carmen brought rebozos, Diego brought parrots, and so on. Pedro sales rugs that his family has woven. With each rug comes a story about the Mayan people that Pedro eagerly shares with each tourist that stops at his stall. After a long day at the market, people stop to share the purchases of their new belonging with Ana who cooks tortillas from dawn to dusk.
After reading this story to the class, I would discuss the different things that could be found at the "Saturday Market" and what they might be used for. Following the discussion, I would have students to create one of the "wares" that we discussed from the book by using materials provided. Once they finish, I will group them by their creations into a market like scenerio. At this time I might would ask a few staff members (principal, librarian, guidance counselor, etc.) to step in a take a walk through our class market. The students can then present their "wares" and try to "sale" them.
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