Japan Reading Comprehension Passages Google Classroom Around the World Activity

Japan Reading Passages and More Worksheets - Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations {Digital Google Slides and Paper Versions! } Google Classroom Compatible.

This resource contains 5 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included!

Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 5 Reading Passages!

COMMON CORE ALIGNED!

TOPICS INCLUDE: Music, Art, Holidays & Celebrations, Dance, Traditions & Culture

Reading Passage #1 Music of Japan

Overview of traditional Japanese music and forms: Shomyo (Buddhist chanting) and gagaku (performance music) Overview of traditional instruments from different regions such as Dadaiko (large drum), Sanshin (string instrument) and Chindon Taiko (street performance drum)

Reading Passage #2 Japanese Dance

The history of different styles of dance in different regions, such as Kabuki, Noh Mai, and Japanese folk dance

Reading Passage #3: Holidays/Celebrations of Japan

Overvie of traditional holidays in different regions such as Setsubun (the beginning of spring), White Day (similar to Valentine’s Day), Hina Masturi, Kodomo no Hi, and Shogatsu (New Year),

Reading Passage #4 Traditions and Culture of Japan

Overview of how early Japan culture was heavily influenced by China

Description of different topics such as sports, (Sumo) cuisine, (primarily fish – most well-known for sushi) and greetings (bowing – different levels)

Reading Passage #5 Art of Japan

Overview of traditional art forms: shodo- calligraphy, Ikebana (flower arranging)

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