Journey to Japan



What are some of the customs and values of Japan that we can learn about through inquiry and friendship?
How is daily life for children different in Japan?
How do the literature and folktales of Japan reflect their values?
Read Hai Means Yes!
Explore Kids Web Japan
Slide Show Presentation (library 2/25)

Reading
Select a Japan (or China) related novel
You may work in groups or individually
Set a schedule for reading and Literature Study (due March 14th)


Writing
Read 3 Japanese folk tales
Read 2 American folk tales
Write a compare/contrast response

                       
     Lightning Larry              Kintaro 

February 2008  Week #24
Monday 25	Tuesday  26	Wednesday 27	Thursday   28	Friday 29
HW due today DAY 2 NONE;-)	HW due today DAY 3 Japan/China book	HW due today DAY 4 Japan/China book	HW due today DAY 5 Japan/China book Compare/contrast for folktales due (green)	HW due today DAY 6 Japan/China book Compare/contrast for folktales due (white/blue)

Homework for Monday, March 3rd: Japan/China Book
Videoconference with Osaka Junior High School next week?