In this no-prep, editable lesson, students learn about cultural diffusion between China, Japan and Korea by engaging in a close read activity. The resource includes all lesson components: slides with a warm-up and short lecture, student activity, and a conclusion. An answer key and a lesson plan are provided to ensure this resource is effortless to implement. Both print and digital versions are included. Save precious time and immerse your students in a rigorous and engaging lesson!
This resource is delivered as a PDF and includes Google links to the editable version.
What you get:
- Editable slides that walk you through the lesson and includes a video
- Student handouts
- Origami handout
- Lesson plan
- Answer key
- Digital copies of everything.
This lesson is appropriate for 7th-10th grade and is designed for a single 50-minute period.
The Lesson
1. Warm-up: Quote analysis of a Ming emperor
2. A slide deck walks you through the lesson step-by-step. It introduces the impact China had on Japan and Korea.
3. Activity: Students engage in a close-read activity.
OPTIONAL: There are directions for creating an origami dog for your early finishers
4. Conclusion: A short-response question about cultural diffusion.
Content Covered: The influence of China on Japan and Korea and vice versa (culture, technology, trade)
Skills Covered: Close reading, short response writing, creating an origami figure