Day 21: The Tale of Genji Dig (Wednesday 1/30/2013)

Aim:

•   IWBAT describe the golden age of Japan by using examples from “The Tale of Genji”.

Do Now:

1.  What is the time period we refer to as a golden age in Japan?

2.  What does this picture have to do with aristocrats?

Agenda:
1.  Do Now

2.  Read excerpt 
3.Peer edit Genji Dig
4.  Genji post on edmodo
5. Type final draft
6. Assign H/W

7.Exit Slip 

Day 20: The Tale of Genji (Tuesday 1/29/2013)

Aim:

•          IWBAT describe the golden age of Japan by using examples from “The Tale of Genji”.

Do Now:

Imagine you have an exchange student staying with you from another country.  What tips would you give them about living in SF? Explain.

Agenda:

1.  Do Now

2.  Video Clip

3.  Heian Notes # 54

4. Reader’s Theatre

5. The Tale of Genji Dig

6. Assign H/W

7.Exit Slip 

Day 19: Ch. 20 Assessment (Monday 1/28/2013)

Aim:

• IWBAT achieve 80% or higher on my Ch. 19 assessment. 
  

Do Now:

Do you agree or disagree with Prince Shotoku’s decision to adopt Chinese ideas?  Why or why not?

Agenda:

1. Do Now-

2. Cram Session

3. Ch. 19 Assessment

4.  Ch. 20 Preview & Intro.

4. Assign. H/W: Vocabulary Squares

5. Exit Slip

Day 18: Cultural Influence Review (Friday 1/25/13)

Aim:

IWBAT summarize major cultural elements adopted by Japan.

Do Now:

BONUS Question:

What are the 4 major Japanese islands?

Agenda:

1.  Do Now & CNN Student News

2.  Study Guide
3. Rags to Riches 
4. Quizlet & Map Game Practice

5. Assign H/W

6.Exit Slip

Day 17: Cultural Influence (Thursday 1/24/13)

Aim:

IWBAT summarize major cultural elements adopted by Japan.

Do Now:True or false 

Make the false statements true.

1. ___ There are 4 islands that makeup Japan.

2.___  Cotton and tea are the two main crops.

3.___ Russia is near Japan.

4.___ Japan was influenced greatly by neighboring countries.

Agenda:

1.  Do Now

2.  Video Clip on culture

3.  Culture Stations

4. Check answers online

5.  Cultural Matching Game

6. Assign H/W

7.Exit Slip