Korean Culture Curriculum
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P.S.32
Korean Dual Language Curriculum Team
Table of Contents
Topic 1: Korean Holidays |
Lesson 3 Korean Lunar New Year |
Lesson 4 March 1st Movement Day |
Topic 2: Korean Customs and History |
Lesson 1 Korean Etiquette |
Lesson 2 Hanbok |
Lesson 3 Geography of Korea |
Table of Contents
Topic 3: Korean Arts |
Lesson 1 Traditional Music |
Lesson 5 Traditional Games and Sports |
Topic 4: Korean Literature |
Lesson 1 Korean Folktales 4.1 Sun and Moon & Other Folktales K-5 Band 4.2 Heung Bu and Nol Bu & Other Folktales K-5 Band |
Topic 5: Korean Food |
References |
Korean Holidays
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Holidays | 1.1.1: Chuseok, Korean Thanksgiving | Grade Range: K~2 Duration: 2 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
Chuseok is a special holiday in Korea. It’s a time when families eat delicious food and give thanks for what they have. Because Chuseok is also celebrated in the Fall, it’s called “Korean Thanksgiving”. There are some fun differences between Korean and American Thanksgiving. | Prior to this lesson, students are likely to have some idea of the culture and customs of American Thanksgiving. | Students will:
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Vocabulary | Activities | Resources | Extensions |
1.Let’s learn about Chuseok. *Lesson Video *Lesson Slides 2. Secret Code spelling activity: After the video and/or slide lesson, students can complete this secret code spelling activity using Chuseok vocabulary. | 1. Read Aloud: Sori’s Harvest Moon Day.
2. Venn Diagram Template: Identify 3-5 similarities and 3-5 differences between Chuseok and American Thanksgiving. | 1. Let’s make a Chuseok pop-up card. Template (Page 1)� Template (Page 2) 2. Make cute designed tops and have fun spinning them. | |
Holidays | 1.1.2: Chuseok, Korean Thanksgiving | Grade Range: 3~5 Duration: 2 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
Chuseok is one of Korea’s most important holidays. It’s a time when families spend time together, eat delicious food, and give thanks to their ancestors. Because it originated as an Autumn harvest holiday, Chuseok is also known as “Korean Thanksgiving” or the “Harvest Moon Festival”. | Prior to this lesson, some students may be familiar with the customs of both American and Korean Thanksgiving due to the Korean Culture Curriculum designed for Grades K-2. * Refer to the previous lesson (1.1.1) | Students will:
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1. Let’s learn about the history and the customs of Chuseok. *Lesson Video *Lesson Slides 2.Chuseok Word Search activity.: Find the hidden Chuseok vocabulary you have learned. | 1. Read more about the Korean Harvest Moon Festival. *Lesson Slides 2. Let’s read an article about Chuseok and complete the comprehension questions. | 1. Write a thank you letter to your family. 2. After learning about Chuseok, students can make a poster or a brochure to about the Korean holiday. | |
Holidays | 1.2.1: Hangul Day, Celebrating The Korean Alphabet | Grade Range: K-2 Duration: 5 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
Hangul is the Korean word for alphabet. Hangul day or Korean Alphabet Day is celebrated in October in South Korea. While the English alphabet has 26 letters, the Korean alphabet has 24. Korean letter sounds are very similar to English alphabet letter sounds, which makes it easy to learn. | Students will take what they know from the English language system (sound-letter match) and be able to apply this same principle to the sound-letter match in the Korean language. | Students will:
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1. Let’s learn about the Korean Alphabet and its letter sounds. *Lesson Video *Lesson Slides (Present it as a slideshow.) 2. Alphabet Maze Game: After the video or slide lesson, students can play a maze game by recognizing the Korean consonants and vowels. | 1. Sing along the Korean alphabet song. (Play slowly.) 2. Let’s learn the history of Hangul. *Lesson Video (First 1 min with the English Caption on.) *Lesson Slides
| 1. *Korean Alphabet Wreaths arts & crafts Video Tutorial 1 & Templates 1 Video Tutorial 2 & Templates 2 *Korean Alphabet Tree Video Tutorial → (English Subtitle) 2. Let’s learn simple Korean phrases. *Video Tutorial (Play slowly.) | |
Holidays | 1.2.2: Hangul Day, Celebrating The Korean Alphabet | Grade Range: 3-5 Duration: 5 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
Hangul is the Korean word for alphabet. Hangul consists of 24 letters, which is two less than the English alphabet. Hangul letter sounds share many similarities with the English alphabet, which makes it easy for English speakers to learn. Hangul Day or Korean Alphabet Day is on October 9th in South Korea, and everyone celebrates by taking the day off from school and work. | Prior to this lesson, students may have some knowledge of the Korean alphabet from the Korean Culture Curriculum designed for Grades K-2. *Refer to the previous lesson (1.2.1) | Students will:
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1. Learn the history behind Hangul Day. *Lesson Video *Lesson Slides 2. Read Aloud: King Sejong Invents an Alphabet This book is about the life of King Sejong and Korean alphabet invention. | |||
Holidays | 1.3.1: Celebrating Korean Lunar New Year | Grade Range: K-2 Duration: 2 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
Seollal, or Korean New Year, is the first day of the lunar calendar. Like Chuseok, it is a very important holiday. Seollal is always in late winter, just before Spring. It’s a time to visit family, wear traditional clothes called hanbok, eat delicious food, and play games. Children also receive gifts from their parents and grandparents after bowing to them. | Prior to this lesson, most students should be familiar with the concept of New Year’s Day and the customs associated with this day in the United States. | Students will:
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Vocabulary | Activities | Resources | Extensions |
1. Let’s learn about Seollal, the Korean Lunar New Year. *Lesson Video *Lesson Slides 2. How is the Korean Lunar New Year different from New Year’s Day in America? Let’s play a matching game. | 1. Read Aloud: New Clothes for New Year's Day . 2. Can you say “Happy New Year” in Korean? Let’s try together. | 1. Let’s make a jegi (Korean hacky sack). 2. Sebae is a deep bow performed on Lunar New Year’s Day. Let’s learn to how to sebae. | |
Holidays | 1.3.2: Celebrating Korean Lunar New Year | Grade Range: 3-5 Duration: 2 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
Seollal, or Korean New Year, is the first day of the lunar calendar. Like Chuseok, it is one of the most important traditional Korean holidays. Seollal is always in late winter, just before Spring. It’s a time to visit family, wear traditional clothes called hanbok, eat traditional food, and play folk games. Children also receive money from their elders after performing a formal bow. | Prior to this lesson, students should have knowledge of the Korean Lunar New Year and the main characteristics of the holiday via the Korean Culture Curriculum designed for Grades K-2. *Refer to the previous lesson (1.3.1) | Students will:
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Vocabulary | Activities | Resources | Extensions |
1. Origami money envelopes for the holiday: *Video Tutorial 2. Make a simply easy kite and fly it. 3. Sebae is a deep bow performed on Lunar New Year’s Day. Let’s learn how to Sebae.. | |||
Holidays | 1.4.1: March 1st, Independence Movement Day | Grade Range: K-2 Duration: 2 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
On March 1, Koreans celebrate “Samil Jeol” or Independence Movement Day. Similar to July 4th in the United States, Samil Jeol is a time to celebrate freedom. In Korea, this holiday is special because it’s also a day to remember a young girl called Yoo Kwan Soon who was very brave. | Prior to this lesson, most students should be familiar with the Independence Day of the United States (the 4th of July) and have an idea of what independence means. | Students will:
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1. Students can write an acrostic poem about the March 1st Movement Day. 2. Write 3-5 sentences describing Yoo Kwan Soon and how she helped Korea’s Independence Movement. | |||
Holidays | 1.4.2: March 1st, Independence Movement Day | Grade Range: 3-5 Duration: 2 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
On March 1, 1919, a young girl named Yoo Kwan Soon started a protest movement that would eventually win Korea’s freedom and independence from occupation. Today, Koreans celebrate Independence Movement Day on March 1st to remember Yoo Kwan Soon. Similar to July 4th in the United States, Korea’s Independence Movement Day is a time to celebrate freedom. | Prior to this lesson, students should be familiar with Independence Day in the U.S. and have an idea of what independence means. Students may also be familiar with Korean Independence Movement Day via the Korean Culture Curriculum designed for Grades K-2. | Students will:
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Learn how the events of March 1st played a role in Korea’s independence. *Lesson Video (stop at 7:30 and skip the shooting scene) *Lesson Slides 2. Create a timeline to about the events of Korea’s Independence Movement. | 1. Let’s draw the Korean Flag. *Lesson Slides 2. Let’s play Which One Doesn’t Belong? (Flag Version) | ||
Holidays | 1.5.1: What is Children’s Day? | Grade Range: K-2 Duration: 2 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
In the the springtime, Koreans celebrate Children’s Day. All the children get the day off from school to do fun things with their parents, such as going to the park and eating ice cream. This special holiday has a interesting story. | Prior to this lesson, most students should be familiar with holidays dedicated to parents (e.g., Mother’s Day and Father’s Day) and can therefore imagine a holiday dedicated to children. | Students will:
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Vocabulary | Activities | Resources | Extensions |
1.Make your own Children’s Day crowns to celebrate: *Video Tutorial (Korean) →(English Subtitle) 2. Make a paper spinning ball to celebrate Children’s Day. (How to turn the | |||
Holidays | 1.5.2: What is Children’s Day? | Grade Range: 3-5 Duration: 2 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
In the the springtime,, Koreans celebrate Children’s Day. All the children get the day off from school to do fun things with their parents, such as going to the park and eating ice cream. This holiday dates back to the 1920s and is a way to remember children’s rights. It’s a unique and special holiday with a very interesting story. | Prior to this lesson, some students should have knowledge about Children’s Day via the Korean Culture Curriculum designed for Grades K-2. | Students will:
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Vocabulary | Activities | Resources | Extensions |
1. Learn more about Dr. Bang Jeong Hwan
*Lesson Slides 2. Write 5-7 sentences describing Dr. Bang Jeong Hwan and how he helped the children’s movement: | 1. Let’s make a cute stress ball for children. 2. Let’s have fun with Korean paper games: *Ddakji: Korean paper-flipping game *Paper dolls: Dressing up paper dolls | ||
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Customs & History
Customs & History | 2.1.1: Korean Greetings and Gestures | Grade Range: K-5 Duration: 1 Day |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
In Korean culture, greeting customs and social gestures are somewhat different from American culture. In this lesson, students will learn basic Korean customs for greetings, including when and how to bow, as well as other common phrases and gestures. | Prior to this lesson, students should already have some idea of bowing from the lesson about Korean Lunar New Year. *Refer to the previous lesson (1.3.1) | Students will:
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Vocabulary | Activities | Resources | Extensions |
1. Let’s learn about Korean hand gestures. *Lesson VIdeo *Lesson Slides 2. Make cute finger puppets and practice Korean greetings with a partner. *Video Tutorial (Finger puppet cats) *Video Tutorial (Easy puppet birds) | |||
Customs & History | 2.1.2: Korean Manners and Etiquette | Grade Range: K-5 Duration: 1 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
In Korean culture, showing respect and consideration for others is very important. In this lesson, students will learn about Korean manners and explore common everyday etiquette in Korean culture. | Prior to this lesson, most students should have some idea about table manners and be familiar with the concept of politeness and consideration for others. | Students will:
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How much did you learn about Korean etiquette and manners? Let’s find out. | |||
Customs & History | 2.2: Hanbok, the Traditional Clothes of Korea | Grade Range: K-5 Duration: 2 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
Hanbok, traditional Korean clothing, was worn daily up until about a century ago. It remains an important part of Korean culture and today Korean people wear it on special occasions and holidays. Hanbok comes in various colors, styles, patterns, and materials. There are Hanbok for men, women, the royal court, government officials, and children. | Prior to this lesson, students should be familiar with hanbok from the lesson on Korean holidays. *Refer to the lessons of Chuseok & Korean Lunar New Year | Students will:
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1. Let’s learn about the history and various types of hanbok. *Lesson Video *Lesson Slides 2. Draw various hanbok with unique designs and colors. *Video Tutorial (girl) *Video Tutorial (boy) | 1. Let’s make an origami hanbok. 2. Have fun coloring hanboks. | ||
Customs & History | 2.3: Exploring Korea’s Geography | Grade Range: 3-5 Duration: 3~5 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
Geography is the study of physical features, populations, and other aspects of the physical world. In this lesson, students will explore the geography of South Korea, including its location on the world map, and its regions, resources, and climate. | Prior to this lesson, students should have some general understanding of Asia and the world map. | Students will:
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1. Let’s visit a few famous places in South Korea. Enjoy the virtual trips! 2. Let’s take a Google Earth Field Trip to Korea. | 1. Draw a map of South Korea. *Video Tutorial (Play slowly.) 2. Create a travel brochure of Korea’s fun facts, geographic features and tourist attractions. | ||
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Arts
Arts | 3.1: Korean Traditional Music : Arirang | Grade Range: K-5 Duration: 2 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
Arirang is one of Korea’s most beloved folksongs and is considered to be the unofficial national anthem of Korea. Arirang is the name of a Korean mountain pass, and the lyrics speak about leaving, reunion, sorrow, and joy. Arirang is performed on various public occasions and festivities, and even has various forms – from a sad melody to a cheerful tone. | Prior to this lesson, students can sing together a few American traditional songs they know of. | Students will:
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Vocabulary | Activities | Resources | Extensions |
1. Let’s dance to Arirang. *Video Tutorial (Cheerful Dance) *Video Tutorial (Fan Dance) 2. Let’s hear Arirang sung by students. | Let’s make cute fans for the Arirang song. *Video Tutorial (Fan Folding) *Video Tutorial (Taeguk fan) - Template | ||
Arts | 3.2: Korean National Anthem & the Korean Flag | Grade Range: 3-5 Duration: 2 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
“Aegukga” is the national anthem of South Korea and it has a fascinating history. The title literally means “The Song of Love for the Country.” Aegukga has four verses, but on most occasions, only the first is sung. “Taegeukgi” is the flag of South Korea, and it means “supreme ultimate flag.” The flag features three parts: a white background, a red and blue taeguk, and four different sets of black bars representing four elements. | Prior to this lesson, most students should be familiar with the American Nation Anthem. Sing the American National Anthem: | Students will:
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Vocabulary | Activities | Resources | Extensions |
1.What is the national anthem of Korea? Let’s learn about the history and meaning of the national anthem. *Lesson Slides 2. Let’s listen to the anthem of South Korea and sing along. *National Anthem (Play slowly) | 1. Make mini Korean flags. 2. Make a pinwheel with the Korean Flag. 3. The national flower of Korea is Mugunghwa, the rose of Sharon. Let’s make the mugunghwa. *Video Tutorial (Watch first.) | ||
Arts | 3.3: World of Korean Pop Music | Grade Range: K-5 Duration: 2 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
Korean popular music, more commonly known as K-pop, is a musical genre that features catchy beats, hooks, rapping, and instrumentals for dance breaks. BTS, one of Korea’s most popular K-pop boy groups, received a Grammy nomination in 2021 and 2022. Other world-famous K-pop groups include “Blackpink,” “Twice,” “EXO,” “Red Velvet” and “Bigbang.” | Prior to this lesson, students may already be familiar with songs or groups from the K-pop genre due to its popularity in the U.S. Students should warm-up first and then stretch their muscles. | Students will:
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1. If you like to dance, check out the dance moves of famous K-pop groups. *Lesson Video *Lesson Slides 2. Let’s watch and dance together. *Video Tutorial (BTS-Dynamite) *Video Tutorial (BTS-Boys with love) | Learn how to dance famous K-pop routines. *Video Tutorial (Stray Kids basic steps) *Video Tutorial (BTS basic steps) *Video Tutorial (Momoland) * Video Tutorial (Blackpink) * Video Tutorial (Twice) | Create your own flipgrid video of K-pop dance individually or in groups. https://info.flipgrid.com | |
Arts | 3.4.1: Korean Traditional Dances: Talchum (Korean Mask Dance) | Grade Range: K-2 Duration: 2 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
Talchum is a Korean traditional folk performance where masked dancers act out a dramatic story. Many Talchum dances portray the life of common people and their struggles. There are about 12 types of mask dances throughout South Korea and each has its own unique masks and choreography. Towards the end of a performance, the audience often joins in the dancing. | Prior to this lesson, students should be able to identify various shapes, colors and patterns. | Students will:
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Vocabulary | Activities | Resources | Extensions |
1. Let’s learn the basic Talchum moves. 2. Are you ready to dance to the music? Wear a mask and Hansam (Long white sleeves) to dance. *Video Tutorial (Play slowly.) *VIdeo Tutorial (Play slowly.) | 1. Make colorful Talchum masks. *Video Tutorial 1: Mask Templates
2. Create your own flipgrid video of mask dance individually or in groups. https://info.flipgrid.com | ||
Arts | 3.4.2: Korean Traditional Dance and Music: Ganggangsullae | Grade Range: 3-5 Duration: 2 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
Ganggangsullae may be the most famous of traditional Korean dances. This ancient dance is performed during Chuseok when the moon is full. Women and girls hold hands, and sing and dance in a circle all night to celebrate and bring a bountiful harvest. ‘Gang’ means circle or round, and ‘sullae’ means ‘look out’. Together, it means ‘look out in a circle’ or ‘round and round’. | Prior to this lesson, students should have some knowledge about Korea’s Harvest Moon Festival (Chuseok) from previous lessons. *Refer to the lesson of Chuseok | Students will:
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Vocabulary | Activities | Resources | Extensions |
1. Let’s learn about the origins of Ganggangsullae (Women Circle Dance). *Lesson Video *Lesson Slides 2. Let’s learn the Ganggangsullae. *Song Tutorial (Stop after 2 min). (Play slowly.) | Watch the Gangangsullae performance below and discuss what you notice, what you wonder, and what you’ve learned from the performance. | 1. Let’s make a Gangangsullae fact book. *Video Tutorial (Turn the English Caption on.)
2. Make a Gangangsullae top and spin it. *Video Tutorial (Use the template below for the top design.) | |
Arts | 3.5.1: Korean Traditional Games: Yut Nori, Jegichagi, Gonggi Nori | Grade Range: K-5 Duration: 2 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
Korean traditional games are easy to learn and fun to play with family and friends. Korean families enjoy playing these games during traditional holidays such as Chuseok and Lunar New Year. Popular traditional games include Jegichagi (Korean Hacky sack), Yut Nori (4 sticks board game), and Gonggi Nori (Korean jacks). | Prior to this lesson, students should have some knowledge of Korean holidays. Refer to the lessons: | Students will:
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Korean families love to play Jegichagi (Korean hacky sack) and Gonggi (Korean jacks). Let’s learn to play these games and have fun. | |||
Arts | 3.5.2: Korean Martial Art: Tae Kwon Do | Grade Range: K-5 Duration: 2 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
Taekwondo (TKD) is a Korean martial art and an Olympic sport. As a form of self-defense, TKD mainly features blocks, kicks, punches, and strikes. The TKD uniform is called the dobok, and around the dobok, a belt is worn. The color of the belt displays your TKD rank. Beginners start with a white belt and progress in skill by earning belts of yellow, green, blue, red, and finally the black belt. | Prior to this lesson, some students may be familiar with the practice of martial arts. Students should warm-up first and then stretch their muscles. | Students will:
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Read Alouds: Let’s read stories about children in a Taekwondo class. | |||
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Literature
Literature | 4.1: Korean Folktales: Sister Sun and Brother Moon, & Other Folktales | Grade Range: K-5 Duration: 2 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
“Sister Sun and Brother Moon”, or“Hae-nim, Dal-nim”, is a popular Korean Folktale. In this story, two children have been waiting all day for their mother to come home. When it gets dark outside, someone finally knocks on the door. “Children, open the door. It’s me, your mother.” The children should be happy, but the older brother stops his sister from letting her in. What is going on? Let’s find out. | Prior to this lesson, most students should be familiar with fairy tales /folk tales. | Students will:
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Let’s read two other Korean folktales. After reading, describe the characters using text evidence. *The Red Fan and the Blue Fan *The Golden Ax and The Silver Ax | 1. Create a story mobile for Sister Sun and Brother Moon and discuss the lesson of the story. 2. Retell the story with popsicle stick characters. | ||
Literature | 4.2: Korean Folktales: Heung Bu and Nol Bu, & Other Folktales | Grade Range: K-5 Duration: 2 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
‘Heung Bu and Nolbu’ is a story is about two brothers. The greedy elder brother, Nolbu kicks his kind-hearted younger brother Heung Bu out of their home keep the family’s inheritance for himself. Read the folktale to find out how the elder brother changes. | Prior to this lesson, students should already have some idea of the fairy tale/folk tale genres. | Students will:
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Read teo other Korean folktales about brothers. After reading, describe the character’s traits using text evidence. | 1. Create a diorama of the Heung Bu and Nol Bu story and discuss the lesson of the story. 2. Make spoon puppet characters and retell the story. | ||
Literature | 4.3: Korean Folktales: Kongji and Patji, & Other Folktales | Grade Range: K-5 Duration: 2 Days |
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“Kongji and Patji” is a Korean story much like the story of Cinderella. A young girl named Kongi goes to live with her mean stepmother and stepsister, Patji. Kongji works hard without complaining, but one day her life changes. Let’s find out how the Kongji and Patji story is similar and different from the American Cinderella story. | Students will:
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1. Let’s read “Kongji and Patji”. *Lesson Video (K-2) *Lesson Video (3-5) 2. Compare and contrast “Kongji and Patji” with “Cinderella” using a Venn Diagram. | Read aloud other Korean folktales about kind-hearted people. Then retell the important events of the story by completing a timeline with words or pictures. | 1. Retell the story with spoon puppets. *Video Tutorial 2. Create a diorama of “Kongji and Patji” and discuss the lesson of the story. | |
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Food
Food | 5.1: Korean Food: Yummy Korean Snacks | Grade Range: K-5 Duration: 2 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
Korean kids love street snacks, especially after school. More traditional snacks such as dalgona are popular only on Korean holidays. Let’s learn about some of the most popular street snacks and traditional snacks in Korea. The next time you visit an Asian market, look for these snacks so you can try them yourself! | Students can name their favorite snacks and explain why they like them. Watch Most Popular Snacks of All Time. | Students will:
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1. You can make a Korean traditional sugar candy on your own! Try this snack at home with help from an adult. (Sugar Candy) 2. Try some Korean cup noodles and corn dogs!! They come in different flavors. | 1. Have students try some Korean snacks and explain why they like or dislike them. 2. After trying some Korean snacks, have students compare and contrast Korean and American snacks using a Venn Diagram. | ||
Food | 5.2: Korean Food Yummy Korean Dishes | Grade Range: K-5 Duration: 2 Days |
Overview | Prior Learning | Teaching Points | |
Korean foods are known for the flavor of sesame oil, garlic, and chili pepper. Traditionally, Korean families eat together at a table and each has their own bowl of rice. All other dishes are shared and served together at once in a communal style of eating. When someone places food from a communal dish onto your bowl, it means they care about you a lot. Let’s learn about popular Korean dishes. | Prior to this lesson, students should have some idea about Korean table manners and be familiar with the concept of politeness and consideration for others. *Refer to the lesson (2.1.2) | Students will:
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1.What is Kimbap? Let’s learn how Kimbap is different from sushi. *Lesson Video 2. Read Aloud: Kimchi is a traditional side dish made of spicy, fermented cabbage. Let’s red a story together about Kimchi.
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