When My Name Was Keoko Day 7

건배 [乾杯] "geonbae" ("Cheers" in Korean)

We have come to the end of "When My Name was Keoko." Today we are going to look at what life is like after World War II for both of these countries.

DO NOW: Answer the following questions individually

1. What did you learn about the power of TRADITIONS from this book?
2. Do you think Kamikaze pilots are still around today? Can you think of something happening today that is similar? Why?
3. Would you volunteer for the military like Tae-yul did? Why or Why not?

CLASSWORK: Discuss Chapters 30-32. Complete 2.16 Japan and Korea Today Classwork.

HOMEWORK: Finish Asia Projects. DUE FRIDAY!!!

When My Name Was Keoko Day 6

잘 먹겠습니다 (jal meokkesseumnida) (This is how you say 'Bon Appetite" before a meal)

Over the weekend we had a lot of reading, but it was an intense ride for Tae-yul as he joined the Japanese Army and became a kamikaze pilot. Today we are going to explore more the world that Tae-yul came into.

DO NOW: Answer the following questions independently:

1. What is something that a kamikaze and a samurai have in common?
2. List 3 rules created by the Japanese against the Koreans during World War II?
3. How does Korea's geography affect their culture?

CLASSWORK: Discuss chapters 24-29. Create a comic strip of an event in a kamikaze's life.

HOMEWORK: Finish the comic strip if it is not completed in class.

Start reading Chapters 30-32 in "When My Name Was Keoko" and answer the questions in the homework folder. Due on Wednesday

NOTE**** Tomorrow is a WORKDAY. 

NOTE2***** Asia Country Projects are DUE at the end of class on Friday!

When My Name was Keoko Day 5

행운을 빈다 (haeng un eul bin da) “Good Luck”

A lot happened in the past few chapters. We learned about Japanese military and Tae-yul! Today we are going to talk more about the kamikaze pilots, and how they are based on an ancient Japanese Warrior

DO NOW: 

1. What are 3 things that Korea and China (not Japan) have in common?
2. What are 3 things that Korea and China have that are different?
3. What is a tariff?

CLASSWORK: Discuss Chapters 18-23

HOMEWORK: Read Chapters 24-29 in “When My Name was Keoko.” Then, answer the questions for Chapters 24-29 from When My Name was Keoko Questions in eBackpack. 

*****THIS IS A LONG ASSIGNMENT! Make sure you have make enough time to finish it!

When My Name Was Keoko Day 4

만나서 반가워요 (Mannaseo bangawoyo) "Pleased to meet you" in Korean!!

Today we will continue discussing When My Name Was Keoko. We have seen from Sun-hee that words are really important to her. We will talk about why words are so important to her, and how she feels that her words may mean less.

DO NOW: Answer the following questions independently

1. What is kimchi?
2. What is a kimono?
3. What are 3 ways that Koreans show respect for their elders?

CLASSWORK: We will be discussing Chapters 15-17.

HOMEWORK: Finish Sun-hee's journal entry, if not completed in class. 

Asian Country Notes Sheet due Thursday at the END OF CLASS!!!!!

Start reading Chapters 18-23 in “When My Name was Keoko.” Then, answer the questions for Chapters 18-23 from When My Name was Keoko Questions in the EBackpack.

NOTE: Tomorrow is a workday. You will have time tomorrow to read the chapters as well.

When My Name Was Keoko Day 3

Annyeoghaseyo!  안녕하세요 (Hello! In Korean)

As we have read about Sun-hee and her family, we have learned a lot about Korean culture. Today we will be looking into all the different aspects of Korean culture that we have learned.

DO NOW: As a group Create a T-Chart, like the example below. Write 5 bullet points on each side for what culture is like in each country.

USA	KOREA

CLASSWORK: We will be discussing Chapters 10-14.

We will then finish our Korean Culture Sheet.

HOMEWORK: Start reading Chapters 15-17 in “When My Name was Keoko.” Then, answer the questions for Chapters 15-17 from When My Name was Keoko Questions in eBackpack.

NOTE: Tomorrow is a workday. You will have time tomorrow to read the chapters as well. But make sure you don't have homework for the long weekend.

Another Work Day!

We have a lot to do today because of our snow day yesterday.

DO NOW: List three new things that you learned about Korean culture from chapters 6-9

***Also, make sure to turn in the questions for Ch. 6-9

CLASSWORK: First we will be going over our new project. Then you will have the rest of the day for work time.

- Read Chapters 10-14 and answer the questions. DUE TOMORROW
- Research your Asian Country
- Current Events Assignment DUE TUESDAY

HOMEWORK: Finish reading Chapters 10-14 in “When My Name was Keoko.” Then, answer the questions for Chapters 10-14 from When My Name was Keoko Questions in eBackpack.

When My Name Was Keoko Day 1

Konbanwa   こんばんは。(Japanese for “Good Evening”)

You started reading “When My Name was Keoko.” Today we are going to learn more about the background and what daily life is like in Korea. 

DO NOW: As a group, list the 5 main characters in “When My Name was Keoko.” Then, write 2 sentences for each character describing the type of person they are. Are they brave? Smart? etc

Have the recorder write down the groups answers.

CLASSWORK: We will be discussing Chapters 1-5.

HOMEWORK: Start reading Chapters 6-9 in “When My Name was Keoko.” Then, answer the questions for Chapters 6-9 from When My Name was Keoko Questions in eBackpack.

What is a Samurai?

Konnichiwa! (‘ko-knee-chi-wa’)こんにちは。(“Good Afternoon” in Japanese.)

On Friday we learned about the geography of Japan and Korea and how their closeness to China and each other helped create their culture. We also took a closer look at Korea's culture. Today we are going to look at Japan’s history and culture. We will look at a very interesting subject in Japan, the Samurai warrior. The Samurai warrior was considered one of the most important people in ancient Japan, and their ideas still have an influence on Japan today.

DO NOW: Answer the following questions individually

1. What is a fishery?
2. What are two ways that Japan and Korea’s geography or culture are similar?
3. Where do most people live in Japan and Korea? Why?

CLASSWORK: 2.15 Samurai in eBackpack.

HOMEWORK: Finish Haiku about the Samurai if not finished in class.

How does Japan’s and Korea’s Geography Affect their Culture?

Oahyou! (‘o-hi-o’) おはよう (That is Japanese for “Good Morning”)

What an exciting week we had! We finished our board games, had a game day, and took our quiz on China. This week we are starting our new country, two countries in fact, Japan and Korea. These two countries have similar cultures and geographies. Their histories have also been interlinked in intense ways throughout history.

DO NOW: As a group, look at the picture on the board and answer the following question:
How does being near Canada, Mexico, and 2 oceans affect our culture?

Have the recorder write down at least 5 things.

CLASSWORK: 2.14 Korea Geography and Culture in eBackpack.

HOMEWORK: Create vocabulary flashcards in the gFlash+ app for the following words. YOU MUST USE THE DEFINITIONS IN THE TEXTBOOK!! Vocabulary words = 

Fishery

Trade Surplus

Tariff

Samurai

Kimono

Kimchi

Make it a Game!

Hello! (Because of the tourism, many people in the large cities of China speak English.)

Today we begin a very exciting day! We are starting our project for China. But first, we are going to have a little fun!

DO NOW: Grab a piece of paper from your table. In each small square, write a the numbers from 1-25 in the corner of each box. THEY CANNOT BE IN ORDER. (THIS MEANS THAT YOU CANNOT HAVE TWO NUMBERS IN A ROW NEXT TO EACH OTHER)!!!!!!!

Use the example on the board if you need help.

TURN IN YOUR CURRENT EVENTS! OPEN UP YOUR CHINA REVIEW SHEET

CLASSWORK: Play China Bingo! Then go over the criteria for the China project.

HOMEWORK: Research ideas for board games.

What is China's Culture Like Today?

Zài huì ("ds-eye hew") See you Soon!

We are coming to the end of learning about China. Today we are going to learn about what their culture is like today by doing, what else... a Gallery Walk!!!

DO NOW: Answer the following questions to review what we may have forgotteen over break.
1. List one interesting fact for each of the following dynasties:
- Qin
- Tang
- Song
- Yuan
- Ming

CLASSWORK: 2.13 China's Culture Today in eBackpack. We will be doing a gallery walk around the room.

HOMEWORK: China Review Sheet in eBackpack

How Did the Chinese Interact with Other Countries?

Wǒ hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ. (It's nice to meet you!)

Welcome Back! I hope that you enjoyed your nice long break! But it is time to get back to work! We left off learning about Confucianism and how it affected the lives and government of the Chinese People. The ideals of Confucianism are still widely taught today in the households. Another important part of China's culture today is its Trade. Nearly everything we own says 'Made in China.' But was China always the number one place to go to for goods? Today we are going to find out what China's trade has been like.

DO NOW: Answer the following questions:
1. Name 3 Achievements from the Ancient Chinese
2. What is loess?
3. What is 1 way that Confucianism affected everyday life?

CLASSWORK: 2.12 China's Ideas on Trade in eBackpack.

HOMEWORK: Create vocabulary flashcards for the following words in the gFlash+ app. Use the glossary in the eTextbook. DO NOT USE GOOGLE! I WILL NOT COUNT IT!

Isolationism

Command Economy

Daoism

Pagoda

Confucianism

What is Confucianism and How Did It Affect Chinese Culture?

Nǐ hǎo ma? ("nee how ma") How are you?

China's past has always been an important part of Chinese culture today. The people of China take great pride in ancient values and traditions. Today we are going to learn about a belief that was a major influence on not only China's people, but also their government. This belief system is called Confucianism.

DO NOW: Answer the following questions individually.
1. What is loess?
2. List 3 inventions created by the ancient Chinese.
3. Which Dynasty do you think was the most successful? Why? You can use your foldable or your notes from yesterday.

CLASSWORK: 2.11 Confucianism in eBackpack.

HOMEWORK: Finish classwork if not completed during class.

What Chinese Achievements do We Still Use Today?

Zǎo’ān! ("zow on") Good Morning in Mandarin!

Yesterday we learned about the different dynasties in China's history. As you learned about the different dynasties, you learned that many were known for their inventions, discoveries, and achievements. Today we are going to take a closer look at the different inventions and discoveries from ancient China. Just like the discoveries from ancient India, many Chinese achievements were so advanced that they are still used today!

DO NOW: Answer the following questions
1. What is Mandate of Heaven?
2. What is the grand canal?
3. What is the Great Wall?

ALSO, make sure that you have the SCAN app. We will be using it today. If not, it can be found in Self-Service!

CLASSWORK: 2.10 Chinese Achievements in eBackpack. We will be going to different stations to learn about the different achievements. If you need the QR codes from the stations, they can be found in eBackpack as Chinese Achievement QR Codes.

HOMEWORK: Finish classwork if not done in class

What are the Key Dynasties of China's Past?

Nǐ hǎo! ("nee how") Hello in Mandarin Chinese!

We had a big day yesterday. We took our quiz on India, and began to learn about our next country, China. China is the largest country in the world. Their history and culture is rich in ancient traditions, language, food, and innovations. As always, in order to learn about a country's present culture, we have to first look at the past. China today takes much value in preserving their past culture and traditions. Today we are going to look at the key points in China's past. Like many other ancient cultures, China was divided into dynasties.

DO NOW: As a group, look at the picture at your table. What do you notice? Have the recorder write down 10 things that you notice about the timeline. Be prepared to share what you discovered.

CLASSWORK: 2.9 China's Dynasties in eBackpack. As a group you will be given one section to read and answer the questions. Then, you will fill in a foldable.

HOMEWORK: none

Where do most people live in China?

Hello! (Many people in India know English as well!)

We have a lot to do today. First we are going to take our quiz on India, then we are going to begin our next adventure to China!

DO NOW: Go on the App Store and download the app "Pic Collage." It is free. Then, you have 5 minutes to study before we take the quiz!***ALSO, make sure you turned in your Great Leaders paragraph

CLASSWORK: 2.8 China’s Geography in eBackpack. Use the internet and look up the places and fill in the first box.

HOMEWORK: Create vocabulary flashcards for the following words. Use the Asia Vocabulary in eBackpack. DO NOT USE GOOGLE!!!!!! I WILL NOT COUNT IT AS COMPLETE!!!!!

Mandate of Heaven

Great Wall

Grand Canal

Dynasty

Sundial

Acupuncture

Woodblock Print

Porcelain

Gunpowder

Compass

What is India's Culture Like Today?

Lhaso (Hello from eastern India!)

We have learned about a major part of India’s culture today, the religion. Today we are going to learn about other main features of India’s culture today by doing our Gallery Walk.

DO NOW: Take out your homework from last night, the Venn Diagram. With your group, talk about what you put down in each section. If a group member has something that you do not have, add it on to your homework. If a group member has something that isn't correct, have them change it!

CLASSWORK: 2.6 India Culture Today in eBackpack.

HOMEWORK: India Review Sheet in eBackpack

How are Hinduism and Buddhism Similar/Different?

namaskār! (In the Marathi dialect in India, they say a variation of Namaste!)

Last week, we learned about 2 major religions that began in India. Both religions are popular religions today and have widely shaped the people of India and Asia. Today we are going to look at the similarities and differences between the two religions.

DO NOW: Answer the following questions

1.  List the name of the four different levels of the Hindu Caste System and which job each level had.

2.  How were the castes kept distinct (seperated) from one another?

3. What is reincarnation?

CLASSWORK: 2.6 Comparing Religions in eBackpack.

HOMEWORK: Comparing Religions Homework in eBackpack. Fill in the Venn Diagram comparing “Buddhism” with “Hinduism.” You should have at least 8 sentences on your paper, and their need to be at least 2 sentences in each section.

India Quiz on Monday!!

What is Buddhism and What do Buddhists Believe?

kemon acho?! (In Bangladesh, they do not have a word for Hello. Instead they ask How are you?)

Wednesday we started to learn about a major religion that began in India, Hinduism. Today we are going to look at another religion that began in India. Like I said, religion is very important to the Indian culture. That is why it is so important to learn about both of these interesting religions.

DO NOW: Define the following words: 
1. Reincarnation
2. Sanskrit
3. Karma
4. How were the different castes (classes) kept distinct from each other?

CLASSWORK: 2.4 Buddhism in eBackpack.

HOMEWORK: Create vocabulary flashcards on the gFlash+ app for the following words. Use Asia Vocabulary. DO NOT USE GOOGLE!!!!!! I WILL NOT COUNT IT AS COMPLETE!!!!!

Missionary
Fasting

Meditation

Nirvana

Monsoons

Colony

Urbanization

What is Hinduism and What do Hindus Believe?

Asalaam Aleikum! (In Pakistan, many people are muslim and speak Arabic)

To truly understand India’s culture, you have to understand their religion. Religion is a very important part of Indian life. There are many religions that began in India that are still around today. One of these religions, Hinduism, is the 3^rd most common religion in the world. Today we are going to learn about the religion of Hinduism and how it shaped the Indian culture.

DO NOW: Go up to Mrs. Moore and get a slip. Then, take your things and move to the appropriate table. Grab a classwork from the table and answer the first 2 questions. Use the board to help you.

CLASSWORK: 2.3 Hinduism. Mrs. Moore will pass out a copy. We will be simulating a Hindu society while we learn about the religion that shaped it.

Use the website https://sites.google.com/site/worldreligionsforkids/home/hinduism to complete the classwork.

HOMEWORK: none