early china readings

[Anonymous]

These poems speak to universal values: filial piety, love of nature, want of land and houses, a peaceful time or setting, etc. For a class activity I would divide students into a number of groups (one poem for each) and have them discuss what it means and if there is any relationship to a place in the present or in the past that the poem brings to mind. They will them create a mini- play or role play where they "act out" the values described in the poem.

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When I read Li Po's biography, his life reminded me of that of Sylvia Platt: highly gifted in writing, but very tormented personally.

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Tu Fu biography is that of a happy poetic essayist who appeared to have lived a fulfilling life coupled with the alternate subversion of government policies.

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The commentary of Yang Guifei is similar to that of Queen Elizabeth just prior to, during and after The Golden Age in England. In a patriarchal society, many will take offense to having a woman at its helm - even if she is a great leader. As such, all subsequent problems in China will (somehow) be attributed to her actions during her reign - even if male rulers made the same mistakes.

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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 I have been intrigued by poem since we read it in class; I have frequently thought about it and have been both enlightened by it and perplexed at the same time. I pondered notions such as, is Tao Qian suggesting that the utopia that many seek can only occur outside the bounds of intentional planning symbolized by the markers being placed by the fisherman; can it not be planned? Is it such that his is a poem mocking the dynastic structure of China which the villagers have no idea exist? Was he simply dreaming of a place that quickly fades as dreams tend to do once we awaken to reality.
After further research I learned that peach trees need plenty of drainage to grow; why would they grow along a stream which ends at a spring? Maybe indeed Tao Qian knew this and was suggesting that this place does not exist, but should/could be strived for.
This is something I would have my students research in history or I could share this with our agricultural department to do a joint project with my history class.
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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 I have been intrigued by poem since we read it in class; I have frequently thought about it and have been both enlightened by it and perplexed at the same time. I pondered notions such as, is Tao Qian suggesting that the utopia that many seek can only occur outside the bounds of intentional planning symbolized by the markers being placed by the fisherman; can it not be planned? Is it such that his is a poem mocking the dynastic structure of China which the villagers have no idea exist? Was he simply dreaming of a place that quickly fades as dreams tend to do once we awaken to reality.
After further research I learned that peach trees need plenty of drainage to grow; why would they grow along a stream which ends at a spring?
This is something I would have my students research in history or I could share this with our agricultural department to do a joint project with my history class.

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[Anonymous]

Guanyin , the Daoist goddess of mercy and compassion is often associated with the Virgin Mary. In Chinese art she is sometimes represented holding a baby and she is reputed to have the power of granting people filial children.

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Guanyin , the Daoist goddess of mercy and compassion is often associated with the Virgin Mary. In Chinese art she is sometimes represented holding a baby and she is reputed to have the power of granting people filial children.

[Anonymous]

Having gone to a Catholic school for most of schooling, I was no stranger to examining biblical passages throughout each grade level. Each year, we had to close read parables and examine the lessons that could be interpreted from each story. The filial piety comics reminded me of my younger years, and despite my developed ideas, I have still managed to remember some of those lessons of respect and making good choices.

I bring this up because quite a few of the students I deal with lack respect toward the adults in our school and even their parents from interactions I have seen. I had been planning to teach a quick lesson or warm up on filial piety with my students, and I think the comics will be a great addition to the lesson. I think students will definitely question the decisions some of the people make in the stories, such as the boy in the Mosquito story, but I think most will be able to understand that respect is the underlying component to filial piety. I think that students will be able to gain knowledge of basic social interactions by looking at the relationships of the natural order. My lesson plan for students to be more respectful is wishful thinking, but I think that some students will be affected by these relationships as they see that it is a common lesson across cultures.

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[font=Times, 'Times New Roman', serif]You stated exactly what I have felt about students and their lack of respect when you said, "[/font][font=Times, 'Times New Roman', serif]I bring this up because quite a few of the students I deal with lack respect toward the adults in our school and even their parents from interactions I have seen. I had been planning to teach a quick lesson or warm up on filial piety with my students, and I think the comics will be a great addition to the lesson."[/font]
[font=Times, 'Times New Roman', serif]I totally agree and [/font][font=Times, 'Times New Roman', serif]I would also like to incorporate these comics and humor into an art lesson on cartooning and making a statement. I believe middle schoolers have a developed sense of humor and I think they can express it through their artwork. [/font][font=Times, 'Times New Roman', serif]Filial piety is a concept across the globe in many cultures.[/font]

[Anonymous]

The notion of filial piety is part of the human condition and exists across all cultures though its expression varies between cultures. Students will identify with the tenants of filial piety given the fact that they are taught to respect their elders. It is universal truth.

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Students can use this topic and this information to discuss and debate about what limited resources do nations fight over today and why.

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Students will understand how death is perceived in the ancient world and how that relates to the ritualistic practices surrounding the passage of loved ones.

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Socrates, Confucious,

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[font=Times, 'Times New Roman', serif]The teachings of Buddha, Confucius, and Socrates is an attempt to organize behavior in order for human beings to function in an orderly society.[/font]

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