Master Puppeteer Japanese Culture Brochure

Students will create and present a brochure on Japanese culture and feudal Japan to develop understanding for the setting in the novel Master Puppeteer.

Objective(s)  1. Students will review proper use of Internet and technology and follow ethical expectations., 2. Students will conduct Internet based research and gather information to integrate into brochure., 3. Students will utilize a word processing application to create the cultural brochure., 4. Students will utilize presentation software to present their findings and brochures to the class.

NETS: 

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION: demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.

COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION: develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.

RESEARCH AND INFORMATION FLUENCY: locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.

Technology Tools Internet Research, Word Processing, Publication Software, Presentation Software

 

Procedures - 1. Review digital citizenship standards with students and discuss proper use of Internet. Students will then use Internet and build a folder for findings and links., 2. Students arrange information into a coherent brochure using word processing and publication software., 3. Students will revise brochures and design a short presentation (8 slides min.) of their findings to share with class., 4. Brochures will be published and presentations given during class.

 

Assessment Teacher created rubric for brochure and district presentation rubric.