So Far From the Bamboo Grove

Introduction

In this novel you meet a Japanese family who are living in Korea. This project will give you an opportunity to explore the unique culture of Japan.

Task

Create an A to Z Illustrated Guide to Japanese Culture. This guide will be presented in picture book form with illustrations and explanations of various aspects of Japan and Japanese Culture such as food, clothing, maps, flags, religious customs etc.

Process

1. Use the following links to research Japan. (You may want to cut and paste to a "Word Document" as you explore these sites)

http://japaneseculture.miningco.com/mbody.htm

http://www.japanorama.com/jculture.html

http://sps.k12.mo.us/portland/lit.htm

http://www.nihongo.org/english/culture/celebrations/

http://www.ttijapanese.com/culture/

2. Collect words and descriptions (illustrations if possible) from the web sites and organize alphabetically.

3. Compose your Japan A to Z book making sure you carefully explain the items you have included so that someone who is not familiar with Japanese Culture will understand.

How you will be graded:

· Finished book will be at 5 pages

· Your product meets the task criteria

· Book is largely computer generated

· Evidence of research

· Evidence of revision and editing

· Attempt to create a unique, informational and creative product