The folktale recounted in this unit is titled Why the Monsoon Comes Each Year. It is illustrated with bold line art that will help hold your students' attention, as they begin their education in Vietnamese culture and family life. Complete follow up instructions and suggestions bring Vietnamese clothing and food, as well as Vietnamese vocabulary, to the forefront and help students produce their own picture book of the story. Cut-out characters and a story mat are included.This unit also helps children learn by making Paper Lanterns and a Paper Bag Dragon Mask.
Grades: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Difficulty: Primary
Pages: 48 pages
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