Introduction
Please read/listen to the following story Goldfish and Chrysanthemums.
When listening to the story what do you think about Ni Ni and Nancy's relationship?
Do you have a special relationship with a grandparent?
What are some things you do together?
How does Ni Ni feel in the beginning of the story?
What does Nancy do that makes Ni Ni happy?
What does Ni Ni get in the mail?
What is the most special place in your community?
Who helps Nancy build the fishpond?
Does this act make Ni Ni happy or sad?
How did you feel when reading this story?
Task
For this task you will compare and contrast using a venn diagram. You can either choose to compare and contrast Ni Ni and Nancy or compare American culture to Asian culture.
Process
After reading the story. You MUST:
Compare 5 similarities for each character.
Contrast 5 differences for each character.
If comparing culture you MUST:
Talk about 5 differences and similarities between American culture and Asian culture.
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x8rpb9vFEg]
Evaluation
| satisfactory | Good | Excellent |
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Less than 5 similarities and differences are discussed. Did not do a Venn diagram. Understood some of the content in the story. No full sentences. |
All of the similarities and differences were discussed. There were only some full sentences. understood all of the content. |
All or more of the similarities and differences were discussed using examples from the text. Full sentences were used when describing the characters. Diagram is neat and no mistakes throughout. |
| S | G | E |
Conclusion
After reading this story, A clear difference of culture should be understood. You should also be able to describe in detail what makes someone similar and different (in traits or culture) by providing other examples of similar situations.
Credits
Standard 7.1 Comapre and contrast topics or ideas within a thematic or author study that was heard, viewed or read.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x8rpb9vFEg