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Teacher
Tips:
When
creating a mini drama the success depends on a number of factors.
After you have created groups, each student must be given a specific
role to perform-such as graphic designer, actor, writer, director
or narrator. An overhead transparency or a chart can outline the tasks
of each member. Allow students adequate time to develop script and
to practice. Rearrange the classroom for dramatic presentations and
use props and/or posters for effect. Set high expectation for presentations. |
Lesson 5
The Sound of Waves:
The developing relationship between Shinji and Hatsue
( chapter 5 and 6)
Guiding
Question: How
does the geography of Japan influence Japanese social customs and personal
psychology?
Performance Objectives
Students
will be able to:
- analyze the deepening
relationship between Shinji and Hatsue
- work in groups
to create a mini drama
Procedure
Have students
record reactions to the following question in their literature logs.
- Do you believe
"love at first sight" is possible? Explain.
- Why is Shinji
becoming so restless? State answer in your own words.
- Discuss the circumstances
surrounding the death of Shinji's father. How is his memory honored?
- What circumstances
lead to Shinji and Hatsue meeting? (Read excerpts pp. 40-42)
Divide students into
groups. Give each group the task of creating a five minute script describing
the meeting between Hatsue and Shinji. The script may be for radio, television
or classroom play. (See Teacher Tips)Outline the techniques used by the
author to show how the relationship is more fully developed in Chapter 6.
(pp. 53-54)
Application
Gifts of fish are offered by Shinji and Hatsue to the gods and other
people.
- What is the significance
of the fish?
- What kinds of
gifts would people in your community bring when visiting? What kinds
of gifts do you enjoy receiving?
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