[Kimberly Jones]

My card displays two soldiers embracing in a brotherly handshake and happy smile. One soldier is from China and the other soldier is from Saudi Arabia, representing military unity among the two nations. The card is propagandizing the agenda that the Chinese and Arab people are strong allies and therfore are a powerful force in the world.

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[Kimberly Jones]

The presentation and topic of racism against Asians in America was enlightening. In undergraduate school I remember taking a course on South East Asia that focused on countries like Laos and Cambodia. In retrospect, what I remember the most is that these countries were the least known in Asia and their culture and history was mainly untold. 

The most important relevant interesting fact is what took place in 1952. 1952 Immigration and Nationality Act

The 1952 Immigration and Nationality Act upheld the national origins quota system, which limited the number of immigrants allowed to enter the U.S. annually by country. It ended the Asian exclusion from immigrating to the U.S. and created a preference system which determined eligibility by skill sets and family ties in the U.S.¹⁸

The Act eliminated laws preventing Asians from naturalizing, got rid of the Asiatic Barred Zone, and allotted each Asian country a minimum of 100 visas annually. However, the law allotted Asian quotas based on race rather than nationality. This allowed persons of Asian parentage and any nationality to receive visas under the generic quota for the “Asian Pacific Triangle,” which ended up limiting Asian immigration.¹⁸

[Kimberly Jones]

The reading material 10 things about Korea is a great resource to present to my students to analyze Korea's culture and place in world society. The presentation today gave a plethora of information regarding Korea. A compare and contrast of North and South Korea would give my students a basic foundation of the internal conflict in Korea. The discussion of K-Pop and its influence on international culture would be highly motivating for my students. I am planning on visiting the Korean Museum with my students as a school field trip. 

 

The reading titled "Kapitan Lee" is a great short story that I can read aloud to my students over time to analyze life in Korea and relations with Japan. The award winning story is rich with vocabulary and literay details to draw students in to evaluate the important decisions that citizens must make to choose the direction they want their lives to go in. Students will start to see the similarities and differences that citizens in the USA and Korea face.

 

 

[Kimberly Jones]

The books and diaries of Japanese sixth grade student evacuees of the war are great resources to present to my students to explore the life of Japan for children during the war. The diaries are highly engaging and will elevate students' interest in Japanese culture and history. Specifically, it can be a great motivating resource to get students to understand war and its role in civilization and human society.  "The Tale of the Heike" and "Heroes of the Water Margin" are great Chinese Classic books to analyze Japanese wars.

It would be great to present and compare and contrast Twilight Samurai Movie produced in Asia v. Last Samurai produced in Hollywood 

The chart of Oil tonnage in war shows how Japan surpassed USA . Japan has one ocean to protect and US has two oceans.  Great chart to show students of war battle contenders.

 

The biography on Koyabashi Ichizo, the entrepreneur, politician, and diplomat is a great short article that I can give to students to read and utilize the marking the text strategy.  I really found the invention of the train and  girl's theatre company  and it's high standards of virtue to be very interesting and an event that my students would want to learn about to better understand Japanese rise in East Asia.

 

 

 

 

[Kimberly Jones]

The readings on the Tokugawa Order is a great source to project and present to my students. There are great photos that show the social structure and hiearchy which is directly related to our curriculum G.R.A.P.E.S-Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structures. 

The wonderful art work paintings included in the readings are a great way to contextualize and present Japanese life and history to my sixth graders. "The arrival of the Portugese", "The Receiving of the Horses", "Schoolchildren" , "The Pond of the Mater of Nets", and "The procession of the death of Sado" are great ways to evoke discussion, critical thinking, creative responses and overall understanding of Life in Japan from 1603-1800.

[Kimberly Jones]

This article would be great to give to my students to utilize the reading strategy-"marking the text". Some essential and critical thinking questions that I would present to my students include, "Do you agree or disagree with the submission?" "Why or Why not?" " Cite text evidence to support your decision." include, "Do you agree or disagree with the rebellion?" "Why or Why not?" " Cite text evidence to support your decision."

"What are some current submissions that are required of  our military and/or citizens in the USA?"  "Do you agree or disagree with the submission?" "Why or Why not?" " Cite text evidence to support your decision."

 

"What are some current rebellions of our military/citizens/or sports teams in the USA?" "Do you agree or disagree with the rebellion?" "Why or Why not?" " Cite text evidence to support your decision."

 

 

[Kimberly Jones]

The geography maps and power points would work great with my 6th grade curriculum.  The debate on the naming of the Sea and who is the true owner of the water is a great way to demonstrate how history is debatable depending on who is telling the story and how the different parties involved will have different ideas, versions, and reactions to the event or topic at hand. Additionally, it is a great way to intoduce the ties of the different countries in Asia. The 6th grade curriculum focuses on China and India. It would be great way to supplement the history of Korea and Japan.

[Kimberly Jones]

Hello everyone,

My name is Kimberly Jones and this is my second seminar with USC. I teach 6th grade English/Histoty/ELD at Clinton MS located very close to USC in the Central distict of LAUSD. It is a pleasure to meet you and participate in the seminar with you. This is a great opportunity and I am grateful for another experience to learn more Asia.

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