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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 6
The Sound of Waves:
The development of an "Island mentality," (Shimaguni)
(Chapter 7)
Guiding Question:
In what way has the geographical isolation of the Japanese Influenced
their relationship with the outside world?
Performance Objectives
Students will be able to:
- describe the ambivalent
feelings of people on Utajima towards the outside world
- identify the
role Chiyoko plays in the life of Shinji
- compare and contrast
life in an isolated setting with urban living
Teacher Background
The provincialism and narrowness of the island sometimes weighs on
the spirits of the young people. The school journey across the Gulf to
the mainland of Japan is exciting, adventurous and yet fearful. The islander's
contradictory attitude towards Honshu and the outside world can be viewed
as analogous to Japan's historically ambivalent attitude towards foreigners.
Procedure
Pretend you are one of the young people on the island of Utajima.
Write a letter to a friend describing the excursion being planned at the
beginning of chapter 7. Make certain that you tell about the preparations
for the journey as well as your expectations. Allow students 15-20 minutes
to write their letters and then call on volunteers to read aloud.
- What is Shinji's
attitude towards life on the island and his brother's journey? (Ch.
4 and Ch. 5)
- How does the
outside world impact on the lives of the people of Utajima?
Application
Answer the following question in your literature log: Living in an
isolated location or on an island has both advantages and disadvantages.
The same Is true about living in a large urban environment. Which of the
two communities would you prefer to live in ten years from now? Explain.
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