IHS Global LIterature 2006-2007: May 2007

5-30/5-31-2007 Zen Buddhism

Lesson:
We took a book quiz for Samurai's Garden
We then talked about Zen Buddhism influences the culture of Japan. If you were absent go to the assignments page. Answer the guided notes using internet searches. Then, read the Buddhist parables and answer the questions on the guided notes.

Homework:
Read pgs 73-95
2nd book group assignment due next class
Buddhism guided notes sheet due next class

5-25/29-2007 Japanese Mythology

Lesson:
We started our book groups today and shared what we learned.
Today we reenacted Japanese Myths in class today. If you were absent please go to this website: http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/ANCJAPAN/CREAT.HTM
and make a short graphic novel illustrating this myth.

HMWK: Read pgs. 53-70
Begin working on the next book group assignment

5-23/24-2007 Introduction to Japan and Shintoism

Lesson:
We took a book quiz.
We explained the Samurai's Garden book groups and looked at Shintoism in Japan.
If absent, check the assignment page to find out your groups and meet with them to find out what assignment you should do.
Also, write a half page explaining what Shintoism is using this website:
http://www.religioustolerance.org/shinto.htm

HMWK:
First book group project
Read pgs 33-53

5-22-2007 Holocaust Art Gallery (South)

5-22-2007 Holocaust Art Gallery

The gallery at South today was equally powerful and amazing. Thank you for making this art exhibit special and a thoughtful end of our unit. Below are pictures of the projects from today.

HMWK: Pick up Samurai's Garden from the textbook window.
Read pgs. 3-33
South students must return permission slips