Culminating Activity – Student Instruction Sheet
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF . . .
Introduction:
During the course of our unit on Tokugawa Shogun Japan we will
interpret a new political system, witness the transformation of the social
structure of Japan, discuss the rise of the arts during the "Heian & Edo
Period", and analyze the fall of Shogun Japan.
Directions:
Your goal is to become a member of Tokugawa Shogun society for
one day. On your presentation day, you'll act as a member of Shogun
Japan. You will address the following question: How did Japanese society
change during the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1867)?
1. Choose a member of society. See the examples from the list of
individuals on the following page. Research your character/person
on the Internet and in the library (you should use a minimum of
three resources for the data to be reliable).
2. Use note-cards to help you answer the questions below. Be sure that
you site your resources. Compile the data in a report format, with a
cover page showing the name and picture of your character.
3. Since this is "in-character" presentation/acting/impersonation…you'll
be expected to come to class dressed as your character and bring
your props with you. Suggestion: a crafted paper mask can do the
trick. (For those of you who impersonate a Samurai…please do not
bring weapons or sharp object to school. Bring a bamboo stick
instead).
Note Card 1:
What is your name?
Where & when were you born?
Who are you related to?
Note Cards 2-3:
To what part of the social class
do you belong? Describe a
typical day in your life.
Note Cards 4-5:
Describe your costume and
any accompanying
objects/props. Be sure to
discuss the historical
significance of your attire.
Note Cards 6-7:
How would you describe your
role in the Shogun Japanese
society? What/how do you
contribute to Shogun Japan?
Note Cards 8-9:
Are you content with being a
member of your particular
social class? Why yes or no?
Note Card 10:
Bibliography
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Members of Tokugawa Shogun Japan
Shoguns:
Tokugawa Ieyasu (1603-1605)
Tokugawa Hidetada (1605-1623)
Tokugawa Yoshimune (1716-1745)
Tokugawa Iemochi (1858-1866)
Tokugawa Yoshinobu (1867)
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Samurais:
o Miyamoto Musashi
o Arima Harunobu
o Hosokawa Tadaoki
Emperors:
o Kokaku (177
o Meiji (1868)
Lady Murasaki Shikibu – novelist, wrote “The Tale of the Genji”,
(973-1025)
Ukiyo-e “floating world” artists:
17-th century
Woodblock Prints – Torii school (Kabuki Theater): Moronobu,
Sugimura Jihei;
Kaigetsudo school (perspective): Masonobu.
18-th century
Brocade & Embossed Prints: Harunobu
Kabuki Theater: Shunsho, Sharaku
Natural World, scientific inquiry (book of insects): Utamaro.
19-th century
Landscapes: Utagawa Hiroshige, Hokusai (‘giant wave’ print)
Note: Resources may be limited. If you have difficulty finding
information on your particular character, concentrate your efforts on
presenting to the class a more generalized version (E.G. "A Day in the Life
of a 17-th century samurai warrior in Shogun Japan". It's acceptable to
fictionalize the information on the first note card if the data is contextually
accurate.
General types of people in Tokugawa Shogun Japan (17-th, 18-th,
19-th century): Samurai (warriors/those who serve), Daimyo (noble,
warlord), Artisan or Craftsman, Merchant, Farmer, Kabuki Theater Actor,
Sumo Wrestler, Ukiyo-e Artist, Poet.
Standard: Analyze, understand and describe the values, social customs,
and traditions prescribed by the LORD/VASSAL system (Shogun, Daimyo,
Samurai) – 7.5.3. Textbook resource: History Alive, TCI, 2995, pgs. 246
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Evaluation Rubric
Due: 02.17.12
Guidelines:
Research:
* Used reliable resources
cited in proper bibliographical
format.
* Has evidence of NOTES
(provide note cards or
report as proof).
Data (Report):
* Each question is answered
In paragraph format.
* Information is complete
and accurate.
* Provide pertinent images of the
character re-enacted
.
Physical Representation:
* Dressed in an appropriate
attire/costume.
* Good improvisation.
* Props accurately represent
portrayed character.
Presentation:
* Clear, concise and
historically accurate
* Followed directions
* Addressed the audience
Comments:
Grade
________
20 points
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15 points
________
25 points
(only if have
proof: attire
& prop)
________
40 points
Overall
_________
100 points