Classroom Resources

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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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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