ASIA Tic-Tac-Toe Assignment
INSTRUCTIONS: In order to successfully complete this assignment, you will play tic-tac-toe.
You must accomplish three in a row in order to have a completed assignment grade.
That means you need to pick any three assignments – they must be in a row -- either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
(Example: You could pick 1, 5, and 9, but you could not pick 2, 4, and 8.)
USE at least 3 SHARC APPROVED sources for any and all research
or you will be asked to REDO your assignment.
Thank you!
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Build
Asia
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Sports
in
Asia
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Asia
Trivia
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Asian
Language
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Create
a
Map
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Music
in
Asia
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Mmm...
Taste
Asia
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Art
in
Asia
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Famous
People
1. FAMOUS PEOPLE IN ASIA
Select a famous person to learn about that is from
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somewhere in Asia. (The person could be famous right
now or they can be someone who lived in the past.)
Answer the following questions about the famous
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person: “What is this person famous for? Where does
this person live? How does/did this person contribute to
culture because of their fame or accomplishments?”
Incorporate a video or image or series of images
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that help to demonstrate information about the famous
person.
Create a typed works cited in correct MLA format
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to your teacher showing the sources you got your
information from. Either type it and print it or email it to
your teacher.
4. ASIA TRIVIA■
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Create a set of 20 lash cards or a slideshow
or Prezi that includes trivia questions about at
least 5 Asian countries.
Make sure the cards or information is readable
and can be used by any of your classmates
so that they include correct answers to
accompany the questions.
You must also include a typed works cited in
MLA format so we know where you found your
information. You can email or print this and
hand it into your teacher.
2. BUILD ASIA■
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5. ASIAN LANGUAGE –
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7. MUSIC in ASIA
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Select a type of music genre, an instrument, or a
song to learn about that is from somewhere in Asia.
(The music or instrument could be modern or from
the past.)
Answer the following questions about the
music: “What makes this music or instrument
unique? Where does this music/instrument come
from and where do people listen to/play it? How
does/did this music/instrument contribute to
culture?”
Incorporate a video or image or series of images
that help to demonstrate information about the
music or instrument.
Create a typed works cited in correct MLA format
to your teacher showing the sources you got your
information from. Either type it and print it or email
it to your teacher.
Construct a model of a place or an object that is located in
an Asian country. (You may use technology to create a 2D model, or construct a 3-D model from materials you find
around the house.) It could be a building or anything that
would be an example of Asian culture like a bridge or a statue,
etc.
Create labels that explain what your model is. Make sure to
give information about what it is, where it is, and why it is
important to Asian culture.
Create a typed works cited in correct MLA format to your
teacher showing the sources you got your information from.
Either type it and print it or email it to your teacher.
Select one Asian language to focus on and learn how to pronounce
words and phrases:
○ Japanese
○ Chinese
○ Korean
○ Indonesian
○ Hindi
Use the links to do the following:
○ Say hello
○ Introduce yourself
○ Be polite in conversation
○ Ask a question or learn a new phrase or word
○ Practice writing a word or phrase or character or set of
characters
Give a short explanation to the class about how words are written or
pronounced.
Use a visual to help you with your explanation.
Help the class pronounce words or phrases that you learned!
8. MMM… TASTE ASIA■
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Find a recipe of a dish that is commonly eaten in an Asian
country. USE CULTUREGRAMS online database to find the
recipe so we know it is from a reliable source.
Find out why people in this country eat this particular dish or
why they might use these ingredients- think about geography
and climate for this one and use Culturegrams to help you.
Cook the dish at your house or try it at a restaurant.
Write a 3 paragraph explanation that includes the information
about the country, the recipe, the ingredients, and the cultural
and geographical connections. Also include your impression
of the dish and whether or not you would recommend it to a
friend.
You can either type and print or type and email your writing
to your teacher. You must also include a typed works cited in
MLA format.
3. SPORTS in ASIA
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Select a sport to learn about that is played in
Asia.
Answer the following questions about your
sport: “Why people in Asia play this sport. How
is is played? What are the rules? Where did this
sport originate?”
Incorporate a video or image or series of images
or do a demonstration to the class about the
sport.
Create a typed works cited in correct MLA
format to your teacher showing the sources you
got your information from. Either type it and
print it or email it to your teacher.
6. CREATE A MAP of ASIA
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Create a map that shows examples of
10 important cultural tourist attractions
within one or more Asian countries. (You
can create the map by hand or with
technology- see your teacher for advice if
needed.)
Label each location in its correct location.
Create a key that goes along with your
map that explains why each place you
have chosen is important or interesting as
an example of the culture in its location.
Include a typed works cited page in
correct MLA format that shows the
SHARC approved sources you gathered
information from.
9. CREATE ASIAN ART
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Identify art from any Asian country/culture
of your choice and recreate it.
Your artistic image should include captions
that communicate what the image is, how
it was created, why it was created, and
details about the culture or country that it
is from.
Your images should be of publishable
quality and should contain color if
necessary.
You must also include a typed works cited
in MLA format so we know where you got
your information.
CULTURE in ASIA
Tic-Tac-Toe Assignment Rubric
+++++ 5pts
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All information given is correct and accurate and is
explained/presented to the class
All requirements listed on board are completed
Spelling and grammar 100% correct
3 choices are completed from tic-tac-toe board
Final product reflects pride and effort
Sources used are academic and accurate
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Most information given is correct and accurate
Most requirements listed on board are completed
Spelling and grammar 80% correct
3 choices are completed from tic-tac-toe board
Final product reflects pride and effort
Sources used are academic and accurate
Name ____________
Hour ____
Click the link to let your
teacher know which 3
tic-tac-toe assignments
you selected!!!
Points Earned:
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+++ 3pts
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Some information given is correct and accurate
Missing a few requirements listed on board
Spelling and grammar 80% correct
3 choices are used from tic-tac-toe board but might not be
completed
Final product reflects average pride and effort
Sources used are mostly academic and accurate
++ 2pts
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Lacks correct and/or accurate information
Missing many requirements listed on board
Spelling and grammar has many mistakes
Less than 3 choices are used from tic-tac-toe board
Final product reflects less than average pride and effort
Sources used lack academic accuracy
+ 1pt
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Missing many requirements listed on board
Spelling and grammar lacks effort
Final product reflects little pride and effort
Sources used are neither academic or accurate
Grade: _______
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