If you read Yeh-Shen or Wishbones...
... investigate the culture of ancient China.
In the stories about Yeh-Shen, the villagers are invited to a festival given by the king. Investigate other holidays and festivals celebrated in China. Learn about the types of entertainment and food that would be at the different festivals and write down what you learn, so that you can share examples with the class. Assignment adapted from Artsedge.
Resources
Count Your Way Through China by Call Number: 951 HASISBN: 0876143028Publication Date: 1987-06-01A book about favorite festivals celebrated by Chinese people throughout the world, including stories, customs, and recipes for holiday treats.
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Asian holidays by Call Number: 394.2 WinISBN: 1560654589Publication Date: 1996Briefly describes eight festivals celebrated by Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese, including various New Year's festivals, Ch'ing Ming, and Buddha's birthday.
If you read Rhodopsis or The Egyptian Cinderella...
... investigate the culture of ancient Egypt.
The story of The Egyptian Cinderella begins with Rhodopis being kidnapped as a child by pirates from her home in Greece. Map out the route that the pirates must have taken from Greece to the Nile River in Egypt. Find pictures of famous Egyptian landmarks that Rhodopis might have passed or encountered; be sure to tell what they are and why they're famous! Assignment adapted from Artsedge.
Resources
Egyptian Mummies by Call Number: 932 ColISBN: 0531118770Publication Date: 2000-09-01Illustrations and text help explain how Egyptians prepared mummies for burial.
Egypt by Call Number: 962 LANISBN: 0516211722Publication Date: 2000-03-01Describes the history, geography, people, government, and economy of Egypt.
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If you read The Rough-Face Girl or Little Burnt Face...
Investigate the culture of the Algonquin the Native American people.
One Native American tribe which tells a version of the Rough-Faced Girl story is the Algonquins. Algonquians lived in wigwams, and all of their belongings came from nature. Research the Algonquian Indians, and make a model of their village. Be sure to label each part!
Resources
American Indian Games by Call Number: 394 MILISBN: 0516201360Publication Date: 1996-09-01Briefly describes some of the toys and games used by various North American Indian cultures to amuse their children and teach lessons about life.
Use the following resources for your research:
The Canadian Encyclopedia (scroll down to find information about the Algonquin tribe)
Indians of the Northeast Woodlands by Call Number: 973 SIEISBN: 0802774555Publication Date: 1995-03-01Describes the way of life of the Woodland Indians of the Northeast before the arrival of the white man. Also discusses what happened to these Indians and where they are today.