Conduct a class discussion about Chinese kites. Invite students to create their own Chinese kites and decorate them with appropriate designs and logos. Organize a visit to or view a video of the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese Classical Garden in Vancouver. Students could each choose one of the songs to illustrate, including short captions. Assessment might focus on their responses to classmates' work as well as to traditional and contemporary authors, artists, musicians, and actors.
Students can show their responses and create personal works in a wide variety of forms.
Discuss with students criteria to be used when they are retelling, writing, or dramatizing stories based on Chinese resources. Copyright 1999 All Rights Reserved.