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Student gains insight into the culture of Japan. They articulate the main ideas and supporting details, also they create a "glimpse of Japan" with an illustrated and written summary of the main idea and four supporting details from the book. Upon completion, students present their "glimpses" to the class and play jeopardy to review the material.

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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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3 days

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