Sadako and the Thousand paper cranes

1. SadakoandtheThousandpapercranes Eleanor Coerr

2. Thank you so much for purchasing this Power Point! Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes has been one of my all time favorite books to share with my students. This young heroine’s true story resonates with children, and they even remember it after many years later. It has won over my reluctant readers and has sparked many thought-provoking and heart felt class discussions. My students have enjoyed doing these activities in this Power Point. I hope your students do, too!  Created By: Lisa Robles on 6/22/2018

3. Acquiring background information Click on the icon below to complete the scavenger hunt on Japan. Before reading this novel, it is essential that you learn information about Japan and World War II, which will help you make connections when reading.  ​  Click on the activity links down below to research background information on the setting of the book.  ​      Website to use to research Japan:​ http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/​       Website to use to research WWII:​ https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/attack-pearl-harbor-teaching-guide/​

4. Character analysis on sadako Report Card Activity A photograph of Sadako Think about… You have been introduced to the main character of the novel, Sadako Sasaki.  As you read each chapter, think about:  *How she behaves​  *Her motivations  *The relationships she has​  *How she changes​   *How she feels​ You may use the report card template or create your own! Click on link for a report card template! This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND

5. Summary wheel • A chapter summary is a short description of the most important events in that chapter that tell us what happened. Remember that your summary should include your story elements (characters, setting, and plot) • When you complete a chapter, add a summary to your wheel. You may use the template on the right side or create your own. • Summary Wheel Template

6. Chapters 1 & 2 Comprehensive Questions: Why does Sadako’s mother scold her about being excited about the Peace Day carnival? Sadako’s father still prays that his family is protected from the atom bomb disease, even though it happened many years ago. Why is he still worried that his family could develop leukemia after many years? Sadako shouted to her best friend Chizuko, “Don’t be such a turtle!” What does this metaphor really mean? Why does Chizuko question Sadako about remembering the Thunderbolt? Describe at least three activities that Sadako participated in during the Peace Day carnival. What did Sadako consider the worst part of Peace Day? Why? ___________________________________________________________________________________ Writing Prompts (Choose one to write about): Sadako believes in good luck signs, such as spotting a spider or seeing no clouds in the blue sky. Think about good luck signs that you believe in. Pick one that you believe in and explain how it brought you good luck. Sadako is extremely excited to attend the Peace Day festivities. Think about a special occasion that you were excited about attending. Explain what you experienced and why you were ecstatic about attending. Sadako was too frightened to view the photographs on the wall at the Atomic Dome. Think about what you are afraid of. Explain why you are afraid of it and how you tried to overcome this fear.

7. Chapters 3 & 4 Comprehension Questions: Why did Sadako keep her dizziness secret from her parents? How does Sadako feel right before the race? Why wasn’t Sadako thrilled about the thought of getting a kimono from her mom? How does Sadako view the Red Cross Hospital? Sadako says, “Of course she didn’t have leukemia. Why, the atom bomb hadn’t even scratched her.” How could she have leukemia? Why is Sadako upset that she will be in the hospital for a couple of weeks? _______________________________________________________________________________________ Writing Prompts (Choose one to write about): Do you feel that Sadako was right in keeping her secret of dizziness away from everyone? Why or why not? Sadako works diligently to be the best runner she can be to achieve her dream of making the junior high team. Have you ever worked hard to achieve a dream of your own? Explain what your dream was and how you worked to reach it. Sadako felt so lonely and scared in her hospital room after she received the news that she had leukemia. If she had written a journal about her experience what do you think she would have written? Write a journal entry as Sadako, describing your first night at the hospital.

8. Chapters 5 & 6 Comprehension Questions: Why did Chizuko introduce Sadako to the story of the paper cranes if she herself does not believe in it? What do the paper cranes do for Sadako? In chapter six, how has Sadako’s health changed? How could Kenji have leukemia if he had not been born yet when the atom bomb was dropped? Why did Sadako send a paper crane over to Kenji? When Kenji passes away, how does this effect Sadako ? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Writing Prompts (Choose one to write about): Chizuko is Sadako’s best friend and shares the paper cranes story to give her friend hope. Do you have a good friend like Chizuko? Explain what makes them great? Sadako played an amusing trick on her brother, Masahiro, which honors him into hanging all the paper cranes that she creates. Have you ever played a trick on someone before? Describe what you did and what happened. Sadako views the golden crane as hope. Describe an item that had special meaning that helped you never give up. How did it help you?

9. Comparing Kenji to Sadako Click on the icon below to access the double bubble map! In chapter six, Sadako makes a new friend at the hospital named Kenji. Using the double bubble map, compare Sadako to Kenji. How are they different? How are they similar?

10. Chapters 7 & 8 Comprehension Questions: What caused Sadako to burst into tears when her family had bought her favorite food to eat? What connection in the present does the poem that Sadako’s mother says, “O flock of heavenly cranes Cover my child with your wings.” have in the story? Why does Sadako’s mother get upset with her husband when he says, “Oba chan’s spirit must be pleased to see how ladylike her granddaughter has become.”? Why is Sadako relieved to head back to the hospital after her home visit? What does the kimono that Sadako receives from her mother symbolize? “Meanwhile, she sat stiffly in the chair, trying not to show the pain it caused her. But it was worth the pain.” The reader can infer that this statement describes Sadako as… Writing Prompts (Choose one to write about): Sadako’s mother whispered a special poem that she used to say to Sadako when she was little. What is your favorite poem? Why is it your favorite? What is the poem about? Sadako’s family brings her favorite food to the hospital, hoping it will make Sadako feel better. Describe a time when your someone in your family did something special to make you feel better. When Sadako was allowed to visit her home, her family celebrated the holiday, O Bon. What is your favorite holiday? Explain why it is your favorite holiday.

11. Chapters 9 & Epilogue Comprehension Questions: Why did the author name this chapter, “Racing With The Wind”? What things did Sadako’s classmates do in her honor? How does Sadako inspire millions of people around the world? What is the message of this novel? What is the theme of this novel? _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Writing Prompts (Choose one to write about): On Sadako’s statue there is a wish engraved that says, “This is our cry, this is our prayer; peace in the world.” If you could write a short wish or poem, what would you write? Sadako inspires many people around the world. She is viewed as a heroine in Japan. Who is your hero/heroine? Why are they your hero? How do they inspire you? Sadako was a courageous little girl who never gave up hope. Explain a time when you had to be very courageous.

12. Vocabulary Vocabulary can be tackled in numerous ways in a classroom. I like having my own students become word wizards and identify words that they don’t know. They fill out this template by clicking on the icon. It can be done using technology, in their notebook, or with a foldable.

13. After you have finished the novel… • Once you have completed the novel, you will choose one activity to demonstrate your understanding of the book, “Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes.” • If you love music, become a song writer and create a song in honor of Sadako • Many books are being turned into a graphic novel. Create a graphic novel for “Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes”. • Imagine that Sadako lived with all the technology that we have at our fingertips. Create a social media profile of Sadako (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) using what you learned from the novel. • Pretend that you have created a movie adaptation of the book. Using IMOVIE, create a movie trailer of what your movie would be about. • Channel your inner-teacher. Create a unit test on the novel. You may include multiple choice, open-ended questions, short answer questions, matching, etc.