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Exploring Culture and Traditions in Dumpling Soup by Jama Kim Rattigan

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Theme:

Chinese New Year/Multiculturalism

Grades:

K - 2

Subject:

Social Studies

Duration:

1–2 class periods

Standards
& Goals:

Florida State Standards – Grade K
SS.K.A.2.3: Compare our nation’s holidays with holidays of other cultures

L.A.K.1.6.2: The student will listen to and discuss both familiar and conceptually challenging text


Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.
 

Objectives:

Students will:

  • Listen to and discuss the book Dumpling Soup by Jama Kim Rattigan.
  • Learn about and appreciate each other’s unique culture and traditions.
  • Interview a classmate.
  • Present information orally to the class.
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