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Asian Heritage Month May 2010

Asian Reflections: Examining Asian Heritage through Literature

A Resource for K – 6 Teachers

Mini-Annotated Bibliography

Introduction This Annotated Bibliography was created by a team of educators from TDSB and TCDSB as part of the Asian Heritage Month Curriculum Sub-Committee 2010. Drawing on a recommended book list from Another Story Bookshop, a comprehensive list of elementary level texts was created that embodied the Asian culture and experience. The books presented in this bibliography can be commonly found in our two school systems or our local libraries. This initial reference tool includes themes that are embedded in the texts, recommended curriculum expectations for reading that these texts could help to meet, and "Teacher Prompts", which can be helpful in creating assessment tasks in order to meet the recommended curriculum expectations for a chosen grade level. A goal for the Asian Heritage Month Committee has been to embed Asian Heritage into the curriculum throughout the academic year. It is the hope of this Sub-committee that teachers will consider using some of these rich and engaging texts that express the Asian perspective as they plan their Teaching/Learning Critical Pathways for Reading. By using these texts, not only will the learning experiences of their students be enriched, but also personal experiences of some of their students will become validated.

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TEXT INFORMATION BIG IDEAS EXPECTATIONS DIVISION

Babies Can’t Eat Kimchee! (2006) Nancy Patz ISBN 9781599900179 • When a baby sister comes along, it seems she is just too little for anything. Will she ever be big enough to play? To eat kimchee?

• Family • Love • Compassion

Teacher Prompt: • How does family help nurture the development of a child?

Reading: 1.4 Demonstrating Understanding 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.9 Point of View

Primary

Bamboo Hats and Rice Cake (1989) Ann Tompert ISBN 051759272Y • Written with inserted Japanese characters to teach the symbols for words like ‘rice cakes’, ‘fans’, and building on the character vocabulary on each page. • This story tells how a childless couple considers selling their most precious possessions in order to have rice cake for New Years - as rice cakes bring good fortune. This sets the man off on an adventure that has him ‘trade-up’ as he makes his way to market. In the end, the kindness he shows to 6 Jizo statues results in a large rice cake being delivered to his door.

• Kindness • Discovery and Adventure • Family Values • Japanese Symbolism, Traditions • Japanese Culture Teacher Prompts: • How does this story speak to the importance of ‘paying forward’? • What personal connections can you make to this story?

Reading: 1.4 Demonstrating Understanding 1.6 Extending Understanding

Junior




Bee-bim Bop! (2005) Linda Sue Park ISBN 0618265112 • Learn all about Bee-bim Bop through the eyes of a young Korean girl as she helps her mother prepare this delightful dish.

• Family traditions • Working together • Love-family bonding

Teacher Prompt: • In the book, the little girl helps her mother make Bee-bim Bop. Draw and write about something that you like to help someone in your family make.

Reading: 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.9 Point of View

Primary

Blue Jasmine (2003) Kashmira Sheth ISBN 9780786855650 • The story is about a twelve-year-old girl named Seema Trivedi, who learns that her family must move from their town in India to Iowa City, USA. She is very sad to leave all that she knows and holds dear, including her cousin and best friend, Raju. Once in Iowa City, Seema feels like an outsider to the language and traditions. As she meets new people and starts to build friendships, she starts to think that it is possible to link her old home to her new one.

• Friendship • Family/Inter-generational Issues 1.7 Analyzing Texts • Immigration/Cultural

Differences • South-Asian/American Identity • Indian Culture and Traditions • Personal Journey/Changes

Teacher Prompt: • The only way to assimilate into a new

culture is to abandon one’s original one. Do you agree? Explain.

Reading:

1.8 Evaluating Texts 1.9 Point of View

Junior




Bokuden and the Bully (2009) Stephen Krensky ISBN 9780822575474 • This Japanese folktale is based on a person, Tsukahara Bokuden, who lived in Japan from 1489 to 1571. • The warrior was a bully who used his sword to threaten others and to obtain his own way at the expense of others’ rights. Bokuden teaches the warrior that it is important to know when to use your sword and when to refrain from fighting.

• Honour • Bullying • Mercy • Wisdom

Teacher Prompts: • When Bokuden rowed away, what lesson was he trying to teach the warrior? • In what way did Bokuden demonstrate wisdom? Explain.

Reading: 1.7 Analyzing Texts 1.8 Evaluating Texts 1.9 Point of View

Junior/ Intermediate

Chin Yu Min and the Ginger Cat (1993) Jennifer Armstrong ISBN 0517586568 • Chin is a rich woman until her husband dies. She is greedy and not kind to others. She becomes poor until she finds a ginger cat that helps her by fishing. She regains her money but does not know kindness. The cat becomes lost and in her quest to find him, she realizes that she loves the cat even if he does not fish for her in the future. Chin undergoes a transformation and learns to care for others.

• Importance of thanking others • Job satisfaction • Finding & discovering

happiness • Cycles of lice • Life after death • Self-fulfillment • Giving

Teacher Prompt: Explain how you know Takeboki was happy.

Reading: 1.5 Making Inferences 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.9 Point of View





Dim Sum For Everyone (2001) Grace Lin ISBN 9780440417705 • This colourful book is based on Grace Lin’s experience as a little girl eating dim sum with her family. Everyone at the table chooses their favourite dish and the dishes are shared. At the end of the story, there is a history of the origin of dim sum (“touches of the heart”/”point-heart”), which came from yum cha (tea-drinking) in teahouses. Small dishes of food were served with tea and these were called dim sum.

• Representation of story evolution of Chinese Calligraphy

• Endurance • Love • Following your dreams • Family

Teacher Prompt: • Select one of the words depicted in Chinese calligraphy and explain its evolution.

Reading: 1.4 Demonstrating Understanding 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.7 Analyzing Texts 1.8 Evaluating Texts 1.9 Point of View

Junior

Divali Rose (2008) Rahaman Vashanti ISBN 9781590785249• Ricki was very close to his Grandfather. He took great interest in watching his Grandfather’s roses grow. On his way to school one morning, Ricki reached down to get a closer look at the single rose and it snapped in his fingers. Ricki was scared and shaken and could not bring himself to tell his grandfather. The grand father blames the broken rose on the neighbours.

• Tolerance • Choices • Honesty • Stereotyping • Prejudice • Courage • Integrity

Teacher Prompts: • How could Ricki have told the truth to his Grandfather? • Why was the rose important in this story? • How can tolerance by taught by young people?

Reading: 1.5 Making Inferences 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.7 Analyzing Texts

Primary/ Junior




Dragon Kite, The Kenneth Steven ISBN 9781870516846 • Chang’s father makes him a beautiful dragon kite and when it is sweep away, Chang demonstrates courage to get it back. In the process of searching for his kite, he meets a real dragon that he befriends.

• Courage • Friendship • Kindness

Teacher Prompt: • In what ways did Chang and his father demonstrate thoughtful consideration to the dragon?

Reading: 1.5 Making Inferences 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.7 Analyzing Texts 1.9 Point of View

Primary

Emma’s Rug (1996) Allen Say ISBN 0395742943 • Elegant illustrations portray the journey of a child who discovers that creativity ultimately comes from within. It is a tale of talent and torment and offers a rare and respectful glimpse into the depths of the gifted child.

• Change • Growth • Resilience

Teacher Prompts: Describe Emma’s reaction when she thought she had lost the source of her art. Explain why she reacted that way.

Reading: 1.4 Demonstrating Understanding 1.5 Making Inferences 1.9 Point of View


Empty Pot, The (1990) Demi ISBN 0805012176 • The Emperor decides to select his successor through challenging each child to grow the best possible flower. The Emperor has an underlying plan to see who is honest and worthy of the honour of being the next Emperor.

• Choices • Honesty • Truth • Courage • Integrity

Teacher Prompt: • In what ways did Ping’s courage demonstrate that he was worthy of being an Emperor?


Primary




Faithful Elephants: A True Story of Animals, People, and War (1988) Yukio Tsuchiya ISBN 9780395861370 A sobering lesson about the horrors of war is depicted through the fate of three elephants at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo during World War II. This book recounts how three elephants in a Tokyo zoo were put to death because of the war, focusing on the pain shared by the elephants and the keepers who must starve them.

• Courage • Effects of WWII on the lives of

not only people but also animals

• One form of Friendship • Empathy

Teacher Prompts: • Why did the author write this story? • If you were making the decisions in the Tokyo government during WWII, would you have killed the zoo animals? Explain your reasoning.

Reading: 1.4 Demonstrating Understanding 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.7 Analyzing Texts 1.8 Evaluating Texts


Fortune Cookies (2007) Grace Lin ISBN 9780375815218 • At the beginning, Grace Lin recounts the experience of her family being in a restaurant and happily sharing the fortunes from their cookies with each other. She then reveals to us how each fortune comes true for each member of her family. At the end of the book, there is a history of the origin of the fortune cookie.

• Importance of Love and Family • Respect • Kindness and Sharing • Cooperation • Perseverance

Teacher Prompts: • Why did the author write this story? • In addition to having a fortune inside, why else do you think the fortune cookie is important to the author? • Write about an important food in your family. Ask your parents about and research the history of it and explain why it is important.

Reading: 1.4 Demonstrating Understanding 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.7 Analyzing Texts 1.8 Evaluating Texts 1.9 Point of View

Primary




Gandhi (2001) Demi ISBN 9780689841491 HC • This beautifully illustrated picture book is a biography of Gandhi’s life, from his childhood to his death. It recounts his beliefs and theory of satyagraha (the force of love) and the major events and achievements of his life: non-violent protests against the prejudice of the Dutch in S. Africa and that of the British in India, and finally the movement for the independence of India.

• Social Justice • Racism/Discrimination • Civil Rights Activists and Movements • Colonialism • Impact of Religions • Respect • Kindness and Caring • Cooperation • Perseverance Teacher Prompts: • Why might it be important to study the life and achievements of Gandhi? • Make a comparison of Gandhi and Martin Luther King.


Primary

Gift, A (2009) Yong Chen ISBN 9781590786109 • A gift has come for Amy all the way from China. Since Amy’s aunts & uncles live in China and are unable to make a New Year’s visit, they have sent their niece a special gift – a gift that expresses their love and their wish to keep the family together though they live apart.

• Family connection • Traditions being passed on • Strength of Love and Family bonds Teacher Prompt: • What do you think the purpose of the gift was?

Reading: 1.4 Demonstrate Understanding 1.5 Making Inferences 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.9 Point of View

Primary




Girl Who Drew A Phoenix, The (2008) Demi ISBN 9781416953470 • A young girl, Feng Huang, learns that drawing a phoenix means first understating the powers of the phoenix and having a commitment to work through the difficulties in order to accomplish portraying the essence of the phoenix. In the process, she acquires the qualities of the phoenix --wisdom, clear sight, generosity, and right judgment. Very rich illustrations throughout the book.

• The interconnectedness of living creatures

• The importance of helping others

Teacher Prompt: • How did Feng Huang’s openness to learning change her life?

Reading: 1.5 Making Inferences 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.8 Evaluating Texts

Primary/ Junior

The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac (2006) Dawn Casey ISBN 9781905236770 • In this picture book retelling of an ancient Chinese legend, The Emperor invites all of the animals to have a race to determine who will have a year of the zodiac calendar named after them. Rat and cat start as best friends but that friendship is ended by choices that rat makes during the race. At the end of the book, facts about the Chinese calendar and Chinese astrology are provided.

• Competition • Values • Fairness

Teacher Prompts: • How have you demonstrated in your life which value is more important to you ... winning or being a good friend? • How was the cat’s trust betrayed and what were the consequences?

Reading: 1.7 Analyzing Texts 1.8 Evaluating Texts 1.9 Point of View

Primary




Green Frogs, The (1996) Yumi Heo ISBN 0618432280 • This is a Korean folktale that portrays two young frogs that enjoy doing the opposite of what their mother frog tells them to do.

• Endurance • Unconditional love • Family - honouring one’s parents Teacher Prompts: • What was the life lesson that the frogs learned at the end of the story? • Why would it be important to show people that you care about them when you have the opportunity?

Reading: 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.9 Point of View

Primary

Happy Belly, Happy Smile (2009) Rachel Isadora ISBN 9780152065461 • This is a happy and intimate account on the part of a boy, Louie about his Friday dinner with his Grandpa Sam at the Chinese restaurant that he owns. The pictures are colourful and the reader will feel as if s/he is there as the staff and even a friend who has come for dinner are introduced.

• Importance of Family and Time Together

• Importance of Learning about One’s Heritage,

• The Joy and Interest of Experiencing other Cultures

• Cooperation • Respect

Teacher Prompts: • Why did the author write about her experience? • Write about something you like to do with your family. Why is this special?

Reading: 1.4 Demonstrating Understanding 1.5 Making Inferences 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.8 Evaluating Texts 1.9 Point of View

Primary




Henry and the Kite Dragon (2004) Bruce Edward Hall ISBN 9780399237270 • Henry, a Chinese-American boy lives in Chinatown, New York and loves to make and fly kites of all sorts with Mr. Chin the master kite-maker and other kids. When Tony Guglione, an Italian- American boy and his friends repeatedly throw rocks at their kites, they discover it is because their kites are frightening their homing pigeons. The kids on both sides discover how ignorance can breed contempt and fear.

• Respect • Racism • Cooperation • Friendship • Cultural Diversity in N.A.

Teacher Prompts: • Why didn’t either group of kids talk to each other right away about the problem with the kites and the pigeons? • What is the message of the story? • Thinking about this story, in your opinion, what causes prejudice or hate? Write about a similar experience you have had.

Reading: 1.4 Demonstrating Understanding 1.5 Making Inferences 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.7 Analyzing Texts 1.8 Evaluating Texts 1.9: Point of View

Primary/ Junior

Indian Children’s Favourite Stories (2006) Rosemarie Somaiah ISBN 0804836876 This is a collection of 8 stories that will extend children’s understanding of the culture, history and philosophy of India. An example of one of the stories follows: • Munna and the Grain of Rice Munna demonstrates honesty, returning rice to the Raja and he offers her a reward. She responds by asking for a grain of rice a day, and for the amount of rice to be doubled each day for thirty days. When her family has more rice than it needs, she asks for the rice to be shared with the hungry people of the kingdom.

• Integrity • Honesty • Cleverness • Wisdom

Teacher Prompts: • In what way did Munna outsmart the Raja? • What important lesson did the Raja learn?

Reading: 1.4 Demonstrate Understanding 1.5 Making Inferences 1.6 Extending Understanding





Kite Fighters, The (2000) Linda Sue Park ISBN 9780440418139 •Set in 15th Century Korea, eleven-year-old Young-sup struggles to overcome his rivalry with his older brother Kee-sup, who as the first-born son, receives special treatment from their father, and combines his kite-flying skill with Kee-sup's kite-making skill in an attempt to win the New Year kite-fighting competition.

• Korean Traditions • Honour • Sibling Rivalry • Friendship • Trust • Religion/Beliefs • Gender Roles

Teacher Prompts: • What personal connection(s) can you make to this story? • Is it ever acceptable to break tradition?

Reading: 1.1 Variety of Texts 1.5 Making Inferences 1.6 Extend Understanding 1.7 Analyzing Texts 1.8 Evaluating Texts 1.9 Point of View

Primary/ Junior

Korean Cinderella, The (1993) Shirley Climo ISBN 139780060204327 • Pear Blossom was named after a tree planted on the day of her birth in her honour. This is a beautiful retell of the story of Cinderella with references to Korean culture; food and magical animals that come to her rescue.

• Justice • Courage • Changing Relationships

Teacher Prompt: • Explain how Pear Blossom deals with adversity? • Why were frogs, sparrows, and a black ox used as friends to Pear Blossom?

Reading: 1.4 Demonstrate Understanding 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.7 Analyzing text 1.9 Point of View





Little Fingerling (1989) Monica Hughes ISBN 0921103786 • Taking place during the Edo period in Japan, this popular Japanese character and universal theme of overcoming adversity has made this story a classic. Little Fingerling was born to a couple after years of praying for a child. Although small, by 10 he was the size of his father’s forefinger. He grew up to be helpful and resourceful. But once he was 15, he longed to see the world and seek his fortune.

• Overcoming Adversity • Taking Risks • Seeking One’s Destiny • Hopes for the Future • Not Judging by Appearances

Teacher Prompts: What is the significance of the person, who Little Fingerling becomes, at the end of his journey?

Reading: 1.4 Demonstrating Understanding 1.5 Making Inferences 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.7 Analyzing Texts

Junior

Listen to the Wind (2009) Greg Mortenson and Susan L. Roth ISBN 9780803730588 HC •This is the true story of Greg Mortenson, an American nurse and mountain climber and his remarkable friendship with the villagers of Korphe, in the mountains of Pakistan. In exchange for the care and kindness he received when he was sick and lost, Mortenson organizes a project that helps build a school in the village. This beautiful book recounts these special events which in the end leads Mortenson to help build 57 other schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

• Respect • Responsibility • Kindness and Caring • Social Justice • Cooperation • Perseverance • Friendship • Importance of Education

Teacher Prompts: • What is the message of the story? • Why do you think Greg Mortenson decided to help the village build a school, even though it would be a difficult thing to do?

Reading: 1.4 Demonstrating Understanding 1.5 Making Inferences 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.7 Analyzing Texts 1.8 Evaluating Texts 1.9 Point of View

Primary/ Junior




Lon Po Po (1989) Ed Young ISBN 0698113829 • The colourful and moody illustrations and simple text tell the story of this popular universal tale of Little Red-Riding Hood told from a Chinese perspective. In a twist, the wolf arrives at the door of three sisters whose mother has left the home to visit their grandmother (Po Po). The wolf is dressed as their Po Po and is invited inside. Once the sisters discover who is really under the disguise, they use the magic of the Ginko tree and its nuts to rid the house of the wolf and await their mother’s arrival home.

• Respecting Elders • Trusting Instincts • Discovery • Family Values • Teamwork • Chinese Symbolism/Traditions

Teacher Prompt: • What is the significance of using the Ginko tree to rid the house of the wolf?

Reading: 1.5 Making inferences 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.7 Analyzing Texts 1.8 Evaluating Texts 1.9 Point of View

Primary

Lotus Seed, The (1993) Sherry Garland ISBN 9780152014834 (DVD is available in TDSB) • A young Vietnamese girl saves a lotus seed and carries it with her everywhere to remember a brave emperor and the homeland that she has to flee.

• Courage • Perseverance • Strong Connection to Country

of Origin • Respect

Teacher Prompt: • Do you have something that you or someone else in your family has saved because it means a lot to you/them? If so, draw a picture of it and write about the importance that it has to you/them.

Reading: 1.4 Demonstrating Understanding 1.5 Making Inferences 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.8 Evaluating Texts

Primary




The Love of Two Stars (2005) Janie Jaebyun Park ISBN 32971006608263 A Korean Legend. • Kyono and Jingnyo are masters at their work of farming and weaving. When Kyonu and Jingnyo fall in love they forget all of their responsibilities. This has ramifications for many people and, as a consequence, they are separated. They are only allowed to meet each other once a year on the Milky Way.

• Responsibility • Love

Teacher Prompts: • What is the lesson to learn from this legend? • How does the interconnectedness of people lead to the separation and the reunion of the lovers? • What have been the consequences of not fulfilling some of your responsibilities?

Reading: 1.4 Demonstrating Understanding 1.5 Making Inferences 1.6 Extending Understanding

Primary/ Junior

Liu and the Bird: A Journey in Chinese Calligraphy (2006) Catherine Louis ISBN 9780735820500 • Inspired by a dream, Liu goes on a journey to visit his grandfather. This story highlights the evolution of calligraphy from pictures to modern characters as well as a journey of self-discovery.

• Representation of story evolution of Chinese Calligraphy

• Endurance • Love • Following your dreams • Family

Teacher Prompt: • Select one of the words depicted in Chinese calligraphy and explain its evolution.

Reading: 1.5 Making Inferences 1.6 Extending Understanding 4.2 Interconnected Skills

Junior




Me and Mr. Mah (2001) Andrea Spalding ISBN 9781551431772 • This is a touching story of Ian who learns to accept change as painful as it can be. When his parents separate, he and his mom move from their prairie farm to the city. Ian is sad and lonely, until he meets his neighbour Mr. Mah. Ian soon learns that Mr. Mah has also had to leave behind his dear home in China. The garden and its sunflowers become a symbol of the special friendship that evolves between the boy and the old man.

• Respect • Cooperation • Friendship • Cultural Diversity in N.A.

Teacher Prompt: 1) Why and how does Mr. Mah become an important friend to Ian? 2) Why and how does Ian become an important friend to Mr. Mah? 3) Write about an important friend in your life. Why is that person important? 4) What does the garden in the story symbolize? 5) Write about a difficult change in your life and how you coped with it.

Reading: 1.4: Demonstrating Understanding 1.5: Making Inferences 1.6: Extending Understanding 1.7: Analysing 1.8: Responding to/Evaluating Texts 1.9: Point of View

Primary to early Junior

Mr. Hiroshi’s Garden (2006) Maxine Trottier ISBN 9781550051520 • A young girl, visiting her grandmother in Vancouver, befriends a Japanese Canadian neighbour, who has a garden. He is evacuated and relocated during WWII.

• Justice • Friendship • Perseverance • Empathy

Teacher Prompt: • Write a letter to Mr. Hiroshi to tell him about what happened to his garden.

Reading: 1.4 Demonstrating Understanding 1.5 Making Inferences 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.8 Evaluating Texts

Primary




Naomi’s Road (1986) Joy Kogawa ISBN 9781550051155 • Naomi’s Road describes a rarely discussed episode in Canadian history that of the treatment of Japanese-Canadians during WWII when Canada was at war with Japan. Naomi, her brother and aunt are sent to an internment camp in the interior of British Columbia and later to a farm in Alberta. Through her eyes, the eyes of a child, we see the effects of war as Naomi grows up in a world of hardship and prejudice. Younger children may not be able to read this book on their own as they may not comprehend the deeper meaning from the story, so it may be best read aloud to a younger class and the “Big Ideas” addressed together.

• Prejudice/Racism • War • Hope • Friendship and loyalty • Family • Loss and separation • Tolerance and acceptance • Forgiveness • Faith

Teacher Prompt: • Do you know of any other culture or ethnic group that has experienced the type of discrimination and racism that the Japanese-Canadians once experienced in Canada? What similarities/differences are observed in their experience in comparison to the Japanese-Canadians?

Reading: 1.1 Variety of Texts 1.5 Making Inferences 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.7 Analyzing Texts 1.8 Evaluating Texts 1.9 Point of View

Primary/Junior




Rickshaw Girl (2007), by Mitali Perkins. ISBN 9781580893091 “You’re a girl. Girls stay home and help their mothers. Boys earn money and work with their fathers. That’s just the way it is.” p. 23. •Ten-year-old Naima excels at painting designs called alpanas, but to help her impoverished family, in her Bangladesh village, she would have to be a boy--or disguise herself as one... a chance she is willing to take.

• Poverty • Courage • Gender roles and inequality • Family • Tradition • Friendship

Teacher Prompt: • Do you know of any other country or culture where girls experience similar forms of discrimination that Naima feels and experiences? Carry out some research to support your claims.

Reading: 1.5 Making Inferences 1.6 Extend Understanding 1.7 Analysing Texts 1.8 Responding to and Evaluating Texts 1.9 Point of View

Junior

What the Rat Told Me. (2008) by Marie Sellier, Catherine Louis, Wang Fei ISBN: -978-0-7358-2220-7 •This is a Legend of the Chinese Zodiac. One day the Great Emperor of Heaven invited all the animals to visit him on Jade Mountain. The animals were delighted and none of them wanted to miss this opportunity. The cat who tends to over sleep asked his friend the rat to wake him up. The rat agreed. The next morning twelve animals went to Jade mountain. The cat was no where to be seen as the rat tricked him and did not wake him. These animals became the Twelve Signs of the Chinese Zodiac.

• Honesty • Competition • Values • Fairness • Friendship • Betrayal

Teacher Prompt: • What were some of the feelings the cat may have experienced? Is winning more important than being a good friend?

Reading: 1.7 Analyzing Texts 1.8 Responding to and Evaluating Texts 1.9 Point of View

Primary




Yoon and the Jade Bracelet (2008) Helen Recorvits ISBN -13-978-0-374-38689-4 •Yoon’s family moves and she is faced with the challenges of adjusting to her new school and finding friends. When a classmate befriends Yoon and convinces her to let her wear the jade bracelet that Yoon received for her birthday in exchange the new friend would play skip rope with her. Reluctantly Yoon gives her new friend the bracelet. She feels betrayed and devastated when she is lied to and bullied by her new friend.

• True Friendship • Trust • Kindness • Courage • Symbolism • Family

Teacher Prompt: • How do her classmates play a role her bracelet being returned? The bystanders were honest and felt it was important to do the right thing. How did they demonstrate this? By doing so how did the bully lose power?

Reading: 1.5 Making Inferences 1.6 Extending Understanding 1.7 Analyzing Texts 1.9 Point of View

Primary/Junior




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