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  • Manga: Ikkyu san

    Students learn about the historical figure Ikkyuusan by reading a manga created using very simple Japanese.

    Folktale Manga Traditions Primary Junior_Secondary Reading Speaking

  • Manga: Taketori Monogatari

    Students read the manga of the story of Kaguyahime. There are tasks to complete and discussion questions. They can also perform the skit or use it as a base for discussion on its themes and the topic of fairy tales.

    Folktale Manga Skits Traditions Primary Junior_Secondary Reading Speaking

  • Manga: Sarukani Gassen

    Students read the manga of the story of Sarukani gassen. They can then perform the skit or use it as a base for discussion on the theme of revenge. This story is known to all Japanese children; the tale of the battle between the monkey and the crab

    Animals Folktale Manga Skits Traditions Primary Junior_Secondary Reading Speaking

  • Omusubi Activity

    Students learn about the traditional Japanese food, omusubi, by learning how they are made and the popular fillings used. They answer questions in Japanese and read in hiragana the procedure for making them.

    Food Manga Traditions Verbs Primary Junior_Secondary Speaking Folktale

  • Manga: Bumbuku Chagama

    Students read a simple version of the folktale in a manga format and answer 3 questions on the story and themes. Students are introduced to the “tanuki” and learn a Japanese song with 4 animal names and sounds (こぶた、たぬき、きつね、ねこ).

    Animals Folktale Manga Songs Traditions Primary Junior_Secondary Reading Speaking

  • Creation of Japan: Myth

    Students read a manga about the myth of Japan’s creation and answer some questions on the text in English.

    Folktale Manga Skits Primary Junior_Secondary Reading Speaking

  • Play: The Twin Millionaires and the Straw

    Students act out this children’s story which can be easily understood by an audience with or without knowledge of Japanese. The play can be used by students in the classroom or as a presentation for a school event. There are 12 parts.

    Folktale Greetings Group_work Skits Traditions Primary Junior_Secondary Reading Speaking

  • Play: The Juunishi Story

    Students act out this story about the origin of the Juunishi (Chinese/Japanese zodiac). The play can be used by students not only in the classroom but also as a presentation for a school event. There are 15 parts.

    Animals Annual_events Folktale Group_work Skits Traditions Primary Junior_Secondary Reading Speaking