Sign of the Chrysanthemum by Katherine Paterson

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Sign of the Chrysanthemum by Katherine Paterson Day 1 Introduction Pre-reading Chapters 1-3

Who is the author of this novel? Katherine Paterson Two Newberry Awards Jacob Have I Loved Bridge to Terabithia Two National Book Awards The Great Gilly Hopkins The Master Puppeteer She was born in China, educated in China and America, and lived for four years in Japan. Sign of the Chrysanthemum was her first published novel in 1973.

What genre is this novel? Historical Fiction A fictional story based on real historical people or events. Eg. Titanic (the movie)

What is the historical period of this novel? Medieval Japan, end of the 12th century The novel takes place in the imperial capital, Heian (Heiankyo) in the last days of imperial power. The rebellions depicted in the novel begin the period of samurai and shogun control of Japan.

Where does this novel take place. Heiankyo Kamo River Island of Awaji & Straits of Kii Awa

What are the themes of this novel? Coming of Age Importance of Belonging Choosing your path in life

Chapter 1-3 Vocabulary serf (1-1) daimyo (1-1) kimono (1-2) Worker bound to stay with and serve a lord daimyo (1-1) Japanese lord over a local territory kimono (1-2) Traditional Japanese garment, loose, floor length, fastened with sash ronin (2-9) Samurai with no lord, trying to find employment typhoon (2-14) Violent tropical storm in the west Pacific and Indian oceans stowaway (2-12) A person who hides himself on a vehicle to get transportation elude (3-17) To avoid someone or something halberd (3-18) Axeblade, pick, and spearhead mounted on a pole

Chapter 1-3 Plot Summary First event in chapter 1 Muna digs his mother’s grave Last event in chapter 3 Muna meets Takanobu at Rashomon Gate

What are the daily activities? First, READ the assigned chapters. Then do FOUR things: (1) fill in any NEW information in the setting chart (2) fill in any NEW information in the character chart (3) complete the significance portion of the vocabulary chart (4) complete the plot chart