Assignment Name: Reading Literature: Build Background with Research
Topic/Unit: Middle School Language and Literature
Lesson Overview: In this lesson students will research the historical context of a fictional work to build background knowledge.
Students will be able to
The novel you are reading is: “The Ties That Bind, The Ties That Break” by Lensey Namioka
Brief overview of novel: The story is set in 1911 in mainland China. Ailin, the main character of the story, is an adolescent girl from an upper class family.
1. Research to identify three historical events may be relevant to this story. Briefly explain each event discussing who, what, when, where and why?
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2. Research what life was like for people at this time? Identify and explain three features of the social or cultural context that were important. Consider what beliefs, values and customs were important.
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3. Submit your assignment.
4. Review your data in the Learnics App.
5. Access the bibliography feature in the Learnics App. Create and submit the bibliography.
6. Answer the questions in the Post-Assignment Questions section.
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https://www.history.com/topics/china/china-timeline
