1 Theme: Heritage
2 Word Structure Multiple Meanings Words that have more than one meaning. ex: watch Synonym Words with same, or nearly the same meaning. ex: let/allowed Prefix un-not or the opposite of. ex: unsweetened en- to put into, to cause to be, to provide with, or thoroughly. ex: enrich
3 Word Structure move watch letters share blistering/ swelteringgrateful/ appreciative let/ allowed unfair unpleasant ungrateful unbalance enrich encourage endear endanger Line 1: multiple-meaning words Line 2: synonym pairs Line 3: prefix un- meaning not or opposite of Line 4: prefex en- meaning to put into, to caust to be, or thoroughly
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8 The Dancing Bird of ParadiseBy Renee S. Sanford Illustrated by Cheryl Kirk Noll
9 Comprehension Strategy:Genre: Biography It is a story written about a real person’s life by someone else. Comprehension Strategy: Making Inferences Focus Questions: Why does Haruno travel to Japan? How does Haruno help to preserve the heritage of her people while they are living in the internment camps? by Renee S. Sanford
10 K W L what you KNOW WANT to know what you LEARNED
11 How were Asians treated in the United States during World War II?Does anybody know anything about Japanese dance? How were Asians treated in the United States during World War II? What is Sahomi Tachibana?
12 You should know… In 1941, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, thus involving the United States in World War II. Sahomi Tachibana was born in 1924 as a United States citizen. Despite this status, she and her family were moved to an internment camp during World War II as a rash of fear spread across the nation following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. On Ellis Island, some of the actual apartments from the Japanese internment camps are on display.
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14 Sahomi Tachibana Dance
15 Vocabulary kimono startled internment barrack phonograph
16 Vocabulary sweltered donned enrich d n e c s soloed a
17 Kimono n. A loose robe that is tied with a sash Phonograph An instrument that reproduces sound from records. Startled adj. Excited by sudden surprise or alarm.
18 Internment adj. Confined or impounded, especially during a time of warInternment adj. Confined or impounded, especially during a time of war. Barrack Adj. Providing temporary housing; very plain and uniform. Sweltered v. Past tense of swelter Suffer, sweat, or become faint from heat.
19 Ascend v. To climb. Donned Past tense of don To put on Soloed AdjAscend v. To climb. Donned Past tense of don To put on Soloed Adj. Past tense of solo To dance or perform alone
20 Enrich v. To make better by adding something.
21 How can I infer when reading a text?
22 How does making inferences with justifications help you to understand the story?
23 Questions In the text, on page 72, it says that Sahomi was talented, but “…her talent was no secret.” Who came to see her? and why is that important? Who is her agent? Sahomi’s agent is … How many states did she perform in? Sahomi performed in … How will Sahomi’s gift of dance continue after she can no longer dance or teach?
24 *Complete 3 different activities(1 must be Comprehension and 1 must be Vocabulary) Inquire Research Sahomi Tachibana. Be sure to record what you learn. Minimum of 2 paragraphs. Comprehension Create a story review to include 15 comprehension questions with answers. Vocabulary Create a crossword puzzle using all of the selection vocabulary words. It must be turned in completed. “Sketch a Story!” Draw a story in pictures using 5 vocabulary words. You may draw one large picture or several scenes (like a comic strip). An explanation of how your drawing represents your vocabulary words must be included. Read the story and choose a scene to illustrate that is not already illustrated. Be sure to include dialogue to explain what is happening in the scene. Illustration must be in color. Fluency Start from first page of selection and read for one minute. Have a partner time you. Reread 2 more times and see if your time improves. Now time your partner. 1st Read: ____; 2nd Read: ____ 3rd Read: _____ Create 10 true/false statements. At least 4 must be false and explain why it is false. Social Studies Inquiry Read pages and answer the “Think Link” questions using complete sentences. Summarize Write a summary of the story. Be sure to include the essential elements of the story. (3 paragraph minimum & 5 paragraph maximum)
25 Comprehension QuestionsWhy does Haruno return to Japan? What did Haruno’s grandfather fear? Why do Sahomi and her family have to go to internment camps? Why did Sahomi do when she arrived in Pennsylvania? Why did Sahomi go to Japan? What happened to her and the family when she returned to the United States? How has the selection connected with your knowledge of the unit theme (Heritage)?
26 1. Explain the feelings of the families being sent to the Internment Camps.2. Describe the Internment Camps using descriptive words. 3. What was dad’s idea to help the moral of the camp? Explain how this would help.
27 Must Do: Reading Response JournalFile your test when complete. 1. answer sheet 2. test 3. essay Must Do: Reading Response Journal Topic: What is your opinion…Do you think the Japanese were treated fairly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor? Why or why not? Explain with detail. ******PLACE JOURNAL ON BACK COUNTER before you leave! May Do: Read your AR Book Read: From Miss Ida’s Porch (reading book)