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Apr 06, 2017 The most personal branch of literature, autobiography consists of diaries, journals, letters, and memoirs. As narratives, autobiographies introduce the reader to intimate thoughts and responses of a single point of view at a precise moment in time. Sextrap Dungeon Critical Ass So Far From The Bamboo Grove Shoofly Pie Bug Man.
This novel takes place during 1945 and presents the perspective of a young girl, 8 years old, who is part of a Japanese family, living in Korea. Koreans were fighting for their independence from Japan while the US and England were also fighting Japan. Go here for a The book received a About the Author Essential Questions 1. What is courage and what does it look like? (Consider the character of Ko, the hardships this family faces, and the way Yoko and Ko handle themselves in their schools.) 2. How does the history of a nation and the conflicts it endures influence the identity of an individual? (Consider pulling stories that use a young adult's perspective on what happened in the US in 9/11, the Irish famine, the Holocaust, Islam-Palestinian conflict, and the war-ridden middle east).
Enduring Understandings 1. Students will understand that courage means standing up for what one believes in even in the face of adversity.
Although Yoko did not seem courageous at first, she learns to adapt and does not ever become ashamed of her heritage and the hardships that her family has faced once she begins school. Students will understand that their nation does have an impact on their perspectives, opinions, and values. Students will better understand the conflict between Korea and Japan after WWII Themes:. Survival. Sacrifice. Hope.
Growing up a refugee. Pride in one's nationality. Struggle and Determination. The power of education. Violence of World War II. Customs and Honor Korea is located on the eastern most side of the continent of Asia. It shares a border with Russia and China.
The meeting spot for Yoko, Ko, and their Mother to wait for their brother, Hideyo, the city of Seoul, is now part of South Korea. Go to to see how the 5 Themes of Geography have influenced the development of the major East Asian countries Go here for about the novel from Professor Pat Swenson, California State University Northridge Book Controversy, Multicultural Education, 2011. 2008, National Coalition Against Censorship, December 22, 2006 For further historical background, see in the 1930s, leading to World War II This link from the explains the push and pull Korea experienced from the Japanese, Russia, and the US, all of whom were fighting for control and influence of Korea. As Hideyo leaves the Kim's house, he thinks to himself that he has the best chance for safety after he crosses the 38th parallel. This is because after the way had ended, the US claimed control of everything South of this mark and the Russians would have control of everything North of the 38th parallel.
This link explains the divide and the history of Korea. Yale University Art Gallery One way of opening this unit could be to look at Columbia University's primary source document of the Korean Communist party manifesto (the group that Yoko and her family fear most in the novel) and doing a class simulation that explains the socialist government and the restrictions that Japanese people forced upon the Koreans to help students understand why the Koreans formed such a group.
See some of the restrictions US Strategic Bombing Survey Historical Connections: Atomic Bombs See on resourceforhistoryteachers wiki for information about the use of atomic bombs against Japan at the end of World War II. These bombs are mentioned in the novel and marked the end of the war. When Yoko and her family reach Japan, their Mother ventures to her parents' town only to find it completely destroyed by the bomb. Click the link below to see a picture of the detonated Atomic bomb and listen to a broadcast telling Americans what has happened in Japan Interactive teaching tool from PBS about Atomic Bombs and their history A 'Digital filing cabinet' of info on the Atomic bomb The atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6th, 1945.
It destroyed about 60% of the city and killed an estimated 70,000 people at the moment it exploded. Three days later, on August 9th, another atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Nagasaki. 40% of the city was destroyed this time and about 39,000 people were killed in the explosion. Japan's military did not surrender until August 14th, 1945. On this wiki Teaching the Book So Far from the Bamboo Grove, an autobiographical tale, gives Yoko the chance to tell her story of how she 'competed with life and death when young. Consider having students writing a short autobiographical tale in which they convey a moment that has shaped their lives the way that this experience forever impacted Yoko. Everyone has a story-allow your students to tell you theirs.
Use this link from the to get more information on Yoko. Check out 'Me-mories' on the page of this Wiki. Yoko Kawashima also wrote a collection of Japanese traditional folktales that she remembers being told throughout her childhood. This collection can be purchased on amazon.
= Also, consider using as an opener/hook. It's a story with underlying themes of racism and mistreatment-similarly to the cruelty experienced in the conflict between Korea and Japan on both sides.
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Stories of youths facing adversity within their nations would also be beneficial extended learning projects (see insider cover of book). For more accounts of children growing up amidst war and conflict in their home nation, see the UNICEF State of the World's Children 1996 50th Anniversary stories. See the 'Panels' section for short stories. Yale University Art Gallery Recorded Oral Histories of Korean individuals about their experiences with their country being colonized by Japan from Columbia University. By Midori National Geographic offers a brief description of the role that Mt Fuji plays in Japanese identity. Fuiji symbolizes Yoko's homeland and her dreams of going to see her grandparents. This is what's on her paperweight that's taken by the Japanese army.
Have students create a Life Map of their own. Much can be done with point of view in this novel. The novel begins in a flashback and when Yoko is telling her story, she is writing in first perspective. In some chapters, she is speaking from Hideyo's perspective. Have the class create a timeline of the novel so they can track perspective. What does is mean to be a survivor? What qualities must you have?
What behaviors do they exhibit? Does Survivor =Hero? Is Yoko a hero? Before beginning to read the novel, give students the opportunity to explore a few selected apps to learn more about the culture, geography, international relations, and economy that existed in Korea and Japan during 1945.
See the page to view the 6 FREE apps I used for this lesson. Extended Learning Opportunity: Research the governments and the relations between North Korea, South Korea, and Japan today Using Apps with Children's and Young Adult Literature So Far from the Bamboo Grove: Japanese and Korean Culture, WWII Simulations, and Maps Link for more information about the blog or to sign up for a free email subscription (great info everyday!).