Lesson 1: Story of Dongzhi Festival Objective: 1 Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Storybook on Dongzhi Festival Introduction: Introduce Dongzhi Festival and its significance in Taoism. Development: Read the story of Dongzhi Festival to the students, emphasizing its roots and history. Conclusion: Discuss the key points of the story and ask students to share their thoughts. Assessment: Ask students to draw a picture depicting the story of Dongzhi Festival. |
Lesson 2: Symbols and Traditions of Dongzhi Festival Objective: 2 Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Craft materials, images of Dongzhi symbols Introduction: Review the story of Dongzhi Festival from the previous lesson. Development: Explore the symbols and traditions associated with Dongzhi Festival through a craft activity. Conclusion: Display and discuss the students' creations, highlighting the significance of each symbol. Assessment: Assess students' understanding by asking them to explain the symbols they used in their craft. |
Lesson 3: Connecting Dongzhi Festival to Daily Life Objective: 3 Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Paper, pencils Introduction: Discuss how traditions and festivals are part of our lives. Development: Brainstorm ways in which Dongzhi Festival can be connected to students' lives. Conclusion: Have students write a short paragraph on how they can incorporate elements of Dongzhi Festival into their own traditions. Assessment: Review students' paragraphs and provide feedback on their connections. |
Lesson 4: Exploring Concepts of Dongzhi Festival Objective: 4 Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Chart paper, markers Introduction: Review the symbols and traditions of Dongzhi Festival. Development: Create a concept map with students, exploring the key concepts of Dongzhi Festival. Conclusion: Discuss the concept map as a class and ensure all concepts are understood. Assessment: Ask students to write a short explanation of one concept from the map. |
Lesson 5: Dongzhi Festival Art Project Objective: 2 Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Art supplies, reference images of Dongzhi Festival Introduction: Show examples of Dongzhi Festival artwork. Development: Guide students in creating their own Dongzhi Festival-inspired art piece. Conclusion: Allow students to share their artwork with the class and discuss their inspiration. Assessment: Evaluate students' artwork based on creativity and incorporation of Dongzhi Festival elements. |
Lesson 6: Reflecting on Dongzhi Festival Objective: 3 Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Reflection journals Introduction: Have students recall what they have learned about Dongzhi Festival. Development: Ask students to write a reflection on their favorite part of the festival and how they can celebrate it. Conclusion: Discuss some of the reflections as a class and share ideas for celebrating Dongzhi Festival. Assessment: Review students' reflections for thoughtful insights and connections made. |