This module provides your child with an opportunity to enjoy the literature of two Pacific Rim neighbours, China and Japan. Your child will be given the opportunity to choose one of these countries and learn about its geography, traditions, culture, arts and crafts, and even taste some of its foods. If your child has access to a computer, much of the information will be provided electronically. If your child does not have access to a computer, he or she will need to look for information in books from a local library or from another source such as family books or members. Writing a friendly letter using a formal format and a folk tale are two of the varied writing activities found in the module.
REMEMBER to order the shared resources for the Grade 3 Program. They can be found under the separate heading titled, "Grade 3 Shared Resources".
PLEASE NOTE: References are made to web-based resources throughout the DES Primary Program materials. Access to these web resources is not available with the purchase of the DES Primary Program materials. To receive access to these web resources, students need to be registered with a BC Distance Education School.
Some of the learning resources associated with this module may be unavailable from our publisher or no longer stocked due to no/low sales. Modules can be used without the learning resources on a limited basis, particularly with respect to projects and activities. The following textbooks are referred to in this module, but no longer stocked:
The Man Who Found Salt, this book is out of print, the story can be found at http://soupsong.com/fsalt.html
The Boy Who Wanted to Draw Cats (ISBN-10: 0-333-47672-7 or ISBN-13: 978-0-333-47672-7)
Chin Chiang and the Dragon's Dance (ISBN-10: 0-88899-020-0 or ISBN-13: 978-0-88899-020-4)
The Crane Wife (ISBN-10: 0-8172-7258-5 or ISBN-13: 978-0-8172-7258-6)
If you have questions about the DES Primary Program materials, contact Open School BC's Customer Service at 250-356-2820, 1-888-883-4766 (toll-free) or info@openschool.bc.ca
** indicates a Print-on-Demand product. These items are non-returnable.
