K-12 English 1st Grading Act. 10, 14, 15,16

The Story of The Aged Mother
Japanese Values/Traditions Supporting detail/s in the story
Widowed parents living with the child They lived at the foot of the mountain a poor farmer and his aged, widowed mother
Put to death all aged people. The entire province was given strict orders to immediately put to death all aged people.
Unwhitened rice which is principal food for poor Just at sundown, when his day’s work was ended, he took a quantity of unwhitened rice which is principal food for poor, cooked and dried it, and tying it in a square cloth, swung and bundle around his neck along with a gourd filled with cool, sweet water.
Activity 10. GOING JAPANESE
Activity 14. Anticipating- Reaction Guide
Agree/Disagree Statements Your Reason(s)
Agree 1. China, Japan, and Philippines have many examples of oral literature. oral literature includes, legend, myth, folktale, fables and these three countries have many of those stories.
Agree
2. China has different folktales that feature their values and traditions.
One example is the folktale; the soul of the great bell, etc. but Japan and the Philippines have folktales that feature their values and traditions too.
Disagree 3. Asian countries including China, Japan and Philippines have been ruled by emperors. Only China and Japan have been ruled by emperors. The Philippines has not.
Agree 4. For the Japanese, happiness can be achieved in simple things. the 7 rules for Happiness Japanese style espoused that happiness can be achieved in simple things.
Agree 5. For Asians, shame and honor go far beyond the individual, and reflect directly upon ones’ family, nation, or other group, and so is taken very seriously. family comes first among Asians, particularly Chinese, Japanese and Filipinos.
Agree 6. The Philippines, China and Japan have traditions that are influenced by religion.
Sumo of Japan used to be performed for Shinto gods, Philippine Fiesta is celebrated in honor of patron saints, use of chopsticks is based on Confucius’ teachings.
Disagree 7. Kimono, geisha, sumo, samurai are parts of Chinese traditions.
Kimono, geisha, sumo are parts of Japanese culture
Disagree 8. The Philippines, China and Japan have important tea ceremony.
China and Japan have traditional tea ceremony. The Philippines doesn’t have tea ceremony.
Agree 9. Japanese write haikus to honor nature. haiku is written by Japanese originally to honor nature
Agree Philippines, China and Japan have three common qualities: love for the family, religiosity and value for work these things are evident in the literary and informative texts provided in this lesson.
Activity 15. INFO SEARCH
ASPECT OF LIFE/CULTURE CHINA JAPAN PHILIPPINES
Famous festivals New Year’s Day Sappoo Snow festival Dinagyang Festival
Wedding Traditions The bride and groom kneel in front of their parents and offer them tea. In olden times, drinking the tea offered showed acceptance of marriage while refusal represented opposition to the marriage. The couple must first be legally married by filing for marriage at their local government office, and the official documentation must be produced in order for the ceremony to be held. Wedding traditions have been adopted by Filipinos from their Spanish and American colonizers, predominantly associated with Roman Catholic weddings, other beliefs, and some cases there is further cultural fusion, as with Chinese- Fil. Catholics.
Unique cuisines/dishes Dim sum
Dumpling Sushi
Teriyaki Adobo lechonFamily Values Traditional Chinese family values feature very clear-cut, different roles and rights for men and women. While these are rapidly changing, the original values are still evident on some levels. Family is significantly valued in their societal viewpoint. Family members are always put before others in society. The Filipino family has values that have been treasured and passed on for many generations already. These values are believed to be beneficial as it fulfill some of the basic needs of people.
Music/Theater Arts The music of China dates back to the dawn of Chinese civilization with documents and artifacts providing evidence of a well-developed musical culture as early as the Zhou Dynasty (1122 BCE - 256 BCE). The earliest music of the Zhou Dynasty recorded in ancient Chinese texts includes the ritual music called HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yayue" \o "Yayue" yayue and each piece may be associated with a dance. The music of Japan includes a wide array of performers in distinct styles both traditional and modern. Japan is the second largest music market in the world, behind the United States, the largest in Asia, and most of the market is dominated by Japanese artists. The early music of the Philippines featured a mixture of Indigenous, Islamic and a variety of Asian sounds that flourished before the European and American colonization in the 16th and 20th centuries. Spanish settlers and Filipinos played a variety of musical instruments, including flutes, guitar, HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukelele" \o "Ukelele" ukelele, violin, trumpets and drums.
Literature
Chinese literature extends thousands of years, from the earliest recorded dynastic court archives to the mature vernacular fiction novels that arose during the Ming Dynasty to entertain the masses of literate Chinese. Japanese literature developed into a separate style in its own right as Japanese writers began writing their own works about Japan, although the influence of Chinese literature and Classical Chinese remained until the end of the Edo period. The literature of the Philippines illustrates the Prehistory and European colonial legacy of the Philippines, written in both Indigenous and Hispanic writing system. Most of the traditional literatures of the Philippines were written during the Mexican and Spanish period. Philippine literature is written in Spanish, English, Tagalog, and/or other native Philippine languages.
Martial arts kung fu or gung fuwushukenjutsukyūdōsōjutsujujutsusumoSilat Eskrima
Panantukan
Pananjakman
Social values Most social values are derived from Confucianism and Taoism. Manners and customs are an important part of many facets of Japanese life. Japanese people will grow up picking up the subtleties of this unique culture as they go through life, respecting the invisible and varied societal rules. The Filipino value systems are found to possess inherent key elements. Among them are optimism about the future, pessimism with regards to present situations and events, the concern and care for other people, the existence of friendship and friendliness, the habit of being hospitable, religious nature, respectfulness to self and others, respect for the female members of society, the fear of God, and abhorrence of acts of cheating and thievery.
Popular culture The Dragon, Guardian and incense comprise three symbols within traditional Chinese culture. Japanese popular culture not only reflects the attitudes and concerns of the present but also provides a link to the past. Japanese cinema, cuisine, television programs, anime, manga, and music all developed from older artistic and literary traditions, and many of their themes and styles of presentation can be traced to traditional art forms. The culture of the Philippines reflects the country's complex history. It is a Malayo-Polynesian culture. The Philippines is considered a melting pot of Asia.
Unique Beliefs Chinese legend has it that a long time ago a monster called Nian terrorized a village at the time of the new moon about twelve months apart at the time what is now the Chinese New Year.The villagers tried to placate the monster by giving it food.One time the monster seemed to be scared away by the color red of some clothing. Many Japanese Buddhists practice art such as calligraphy, flower arrangement and poetry, believed to be direct expressions of Buddha-nature and related principles. When a white butterfly enters your home, it foretells good fortune. When it’s black however, something bad is going to happen.
Activity 16: HOW WELL DO YOU REALLY KNOW?
Japanese often send money to bereaved friends as an expression of sympathy.
TRUE
Top of Form Bottom of Form
Number 4 is considered lucky in Japan.
FALSE
Justification: In Japan, four and nine are considered unlucky numbersbecause of their pronunciation. Four is pronounced "shi," which is the same pronunciation as death. Nine is pronounced "ku," which has the same pronunciation as agony or torture. Top of Form
In Japan it is impolite to pour your own drink when eating with others--you pour your companion's drink and your companion pours yours.
TRUE
It is a no-no in Japan to pick up your rice or miso soup bowl and hold it under your chin to keep stuff from falling.
FALSE
Justification: It is normal in Japan to pick up your rice or miso soup bowl and hold it under your chin to keep stuff from falling.
Asians like Filipinos, Chinese and Japanese value family, hard work and their religion or faith. The benefit of all the members of the family is more important than the individual. Education of children and their excellence in school is important to them.
TRUE
Most Chinese care more about the quality than the packaging of the gift. They will insist on declining the gift. Furthermore, they will wait until the guests have left to open the gift.
TRUE
The Chinese normally embrace each other. Kissing, whether on the cheeks or on hands, is usually acceptable for the Chinese.
FALSE
Justification: Chinese normally do not embrace each other. Kissing, whether on the cheeks or on hands, is usually unacceptable to the Chinese. People in China tend to over-order food, for they will find it embarrassing if all the food is consumed.
TRUE
In China, it is a common practice for visitors to tip the tour guide and driver in recognition of their good service. Hotel bellboy expects your tips as well. It is not customary to leave tips at hotel or local restaurant as the bill usually includes 10-15% service charge.
TRUE
Chinese parents are usually concerned about the discipline of their children. The parent never gets divorce if the relationship does not work. The father maintains a strict discipline over the children.
TRUE