Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand and discuss the themes and symbolism in the book "The Rat Catcher's Daughter" in both English and Japanese.
Materials and Prep
- Copy of the book "The Rat Catcher's Daughter"
- Paper and pencil
- Access to online Japanese-English dictionary
Activities
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Start by discussing the main themes and symbolism in "The Rat Catcher's Daughter" in English. Allow the student to share their thoughts and interpretations.
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Introduce some key Japanese vocabulary related to the themes and symbolism in the book. Write the words on the board and provide their English translations.
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Have the student create flashcards with the Japanese vocabulary on one side and the English translations on the other side. They can use these flashcards for practice and review.
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Encourage the student to practice using the Japanese vocabulary in sentences related to the themes and symbolism. They can write these sentences down and share them with you.
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Finally, have a discussion in Japanese about the themes and symbolism in "The Rat Catcher's Daughter". Encourage the student to use the vocabulary they have learned and express their thoughts and interpretations in Japanese.
Australia: Year 7 Talking Points
- "The Rat Catcher's Daughter" is a book that explores themes of family, friendship, and resilience.
- The story is set in a small Australian town during the 19th century, providing insights into the historical and social context of the time.
- The main character, the rat catcher's daughter, faces challenges and overcomes obstacles, teaching us important life lessons.
- Through the book, we can learn about the significance of symbolism and how it enhances the storytelling.
- By studying this book, we can develop our critical thinking skills and analyze the deeper meanings behind the characters and events.
- Learning some basic Japanese phrases can enhance our understanding of different cultures and broaden our perspectives.
- Useful Japanese phrases to learn:
- "Konnichiwa" - Hello
- "Arigatou" - Thank you
- "Sumimasen" - Excuse me
- "Watashi wa ____ desu" - I am ____
- "O-namae wa nan desu ka?" - What is your name?