March 9: Students watched a 35 minute selection from the film "The Last Samurai." As they watched the film they listed 10 aspects of samurai culture that were illustrated in the film. After the film, students worked on a paragraph that explained what Algren (Tom Cruise) learned as he spent time in the village.
March 10: We discussed class in feudal Japan. Students took notes. We began an assignment in which students will create an illustration/written description of a class from feudal Japan. Using internet and print resources, students will answer questions about the class they were assigned over the next few class periods.
Monday, March 14: Students worked on the Feudal Classes in Japan assignment. We discussed the devestation in Japan. Packets will now be due next Monday. Our unit test will also be next Monday. I'll pass out study guides tomorrow, and will post the information here. New things in the packet:
8. R. Guide Chapter 8, Lesson 2 pp. 257-260 (I'll pass out tomorrow)
9. Feudal Japan Notes (fill-ins)
10. Feudal Pyramid
11. Japanese Feudal Society
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