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

When My Name Was Keoko Day 2

Annyeoghaseyo!  안녕하세요 (Hello! In Korean)

During war times, Propaganda is a key aspect of creating a sense of nationalism! We started to see some examples of Propaganda in chapters 6-9, and will look at them more today.

DO NOW: Grab your journal and answer the following prompt:

Why is America called a ‘Melting Pot’? Write at least 5 sentences.

CLASSWORK: We will be discussing Chapters 6-9.

Then, we will discuss our next project!

HOMEWORK: Finish Propaganda poster, if not completed in class.

Start 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 the Homework folder.

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

WORK DAY

Today is a WORKDAY! Use the time to read Chapters 1-5 and answer the questions.

HOMEWORK: Finish reading Chapters 1-5 in “When My Name was Keoko.” Then, answer the questions for Chapters 1-5 from When My Name was Keoko Questions in eBackpack.

What is Korean Culture Like?

Hwangyong-haminda 환영합니다 (Welcome! In Korean)

Today we begin our second novel study! We will be reading a book about a Korean girl who lives during a time when Japan ruled Korea. As we learn her story, we will be learning a lot about Korean culture. Before we begin our new book, we will take the time to learn a little bit about the Korean culture and lifestyle of our lead characters.

DO NOW: In your journal, answer the following prompt. Use the internet to help you.

What trade road did merchants use to bring ideas from China to Europe? Name the Road and give 5 facts about that road.

CLASSWORK: 2.16 Korea Culture in the Assignments folder.

HOMEWORK: Read Chapters 1-5 in “When My Name was Keoko.” Then, answer the questions for Chapters 1-5 from When My Name was Keoko Questions in the Homework folder.