The Japan Society
Education Teach about Japan

Teaching Resources

Journeys with Haiku: Lesson 2

Download

Journeys with Haiku: Lesson 2

In this lesson, students will learn about the key elements of haiku: that they are seasonal poems which contain a ‘phrase’ and a ‘fragment’. Students will also have a chance to write their own haiku and read it aloud. 

Journeys with Haiku: Lesson 1

Download

Journeys with Haiku: Lesson 1

In Lesson 1, students will respond creatively to images of Japan, using sensory language to write a description of a scene and will reflect on the concept of journeys. 

Journeys with Haiku: Beyond 5-7-5

Download

Journeys with Haiku: Beyond 5-7-5

Haiku are a part of Japanese culture. Often mistakenly taught as just a three-line, 5-7-5 syllable poems, these lessons introduce students to the true essence of haiku.

Kamishibai: Additional Resources

Download

Kamishibai: Additional Resources

For students at KS 1, or those who do not have time to pursue the whole Scheme of Work, these resources can be used to make Kamishibai using a story completely made up by the students. 

Kamishibai: Lesson 10

Download

Kamishibai: Lesson 10

In this lesson, students will practice how to read and write their kamishibai story.

Kamishibai: Lesson 9

Download

Kamishibai: Lesson 9

Students will practice their public speaking skills by using the illustrated cards they produced in the previous lesson to perform their own kamishibai. They will also give constructive feedback to peers and improve their performance based on feedback they receive.

Kamishibai: Lesson 8

Download

Kamishibai: Lesson 8

In this lesson students illustrate their kamishibai cards, in preparation for their performance. The work is divided up between the class so that all students are working together to create a complete kamishibai set.

Kamishibai: Lesson 7

Download

Kamishibai: Lesson 7

This optional art class combines Kamishibai with Manga, giving students a basic introduction to this popular artistic style and allowing them to experiment and create their own manga characters which can be included in their kamishibai. 

Kamishibai: Lesson 5 & 6

Download

Kamishibai: Lesson 5 & 6

In Lesson 5 and 6, students will learn how to summarise key information by making a ‘skeleton story’ and then will create an illustrated storyboard.

Kamishibai: Lesson 4

Download

Kamishibai: Lesson 4

This lesson focuses on oral storytelling; the students will develop their ability to tell stories through games and group work. Students also have the chance to add to the story map from the previous lesson.