Discovering Traditions & Values of Our Asian Neighbour

Discovering Traditions & Values of Our Asian NeighbourMarco D. MedurandaGrade 8, English Language Arts TeacherACTIVITY 1: Lets CelebrateLet us see how well you can identify a country and the tradition each family celebrates.1.

Japan

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Philippines

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AfricaNigeria

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INDIA

Do you think Asian and African families or countries have similar characteristics?

Which of these characteristics are commonly observed in Filipino Families?

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONHow can I better understand my identity as an Asian?

3. ViewingWatch this English subtitled video created in Thailand. Then, respond to the message that it wants to convey. What Asian values are highlighted?

Reading Text: The Story of the Aged MotherHow do you show your love to your mother/father and the elderly?

Activity 2: Before you Read: Word WatchIn the middle of the Word Chart are words that you can find in the selection. In your group, try to arrive with a definition based on how it is used in the text. Then, give examples of words with similar meanings and words that have opposite meaning. Finally, use the word in a sentence. DESPOTICdefinitionsynonymssynonymsantonymsantonymsUse it in a sentenceReading Text:

MANDATEdefinitionsynonymssynonymsantonymsantonymsUse it in a sentenceReading Text:

SUMMITdefinitionsynonymssynonymsantonymsantonymsUse it in a sentence

Setting the purpose for reading:Read closely the passage and take note of the traditions of values of the Japanese as reflected in the folktale, The Story of the Aged Mother.

Did you have fun reading the The story of the Aged Mother? In a group of five answer the questions in the story wheel to get to know more about the folktale. Share your answer with the class.

ACTIVITY 3: STORY WHEEL

Who were involved? Who?

Where?Where did this happen?Why?Why do the author tell the story?How?How was the story told?When? When do the action take place?What?What happen?Activity 4: Going Japanese

Using the chart below, write down the values and traditions of the Japanese people that you can infer from the selection, The Story of the Aged Mother.Pair work: Answer the following with a partner.Do you find the values and/or traditions of the Japanese people illustrated in the story similar to your values and/or traditions as a Filipino?Why is it important to know the values and traditions of our Asian neighbours?Activity 5: Group WorkIn groups of 5-6, plan and work out the following tasks.Letter to the CharacterWrite a letter to the young man in the story. Express your opinion on his values, decisions and actions as revealed in the folktale. What would you want to tell him regarding what he did to save her mother?

Connect a songThink of a song that relates to the theme of the selection. Present it to the class and explain why is it connected to the significant human experience in the story. Activity 4: Group Work3. Poster making /CollagePresent a collage or a poster that highlights the conflict that the characters had experienced in the story. Be ready to explain your output.

Activity 4:Group WorkActivity 4:Group Work4. DramatizationDramatize the most meaningful part of the story. Be ready to act with genuine emotions. Assign someone to explain why you consider that part of the tale as the most significant.

Activity 4:Group Work5. Prayer for the ElderlyWrite a universal prayer inspired by the folktale you have read. Express your innermost wishes or earnest desires for every elderly in the world.

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