Part I: Malaya Reading 1 Chapters 1-5 Quiz: Mon. Oct 22nd Reading 2 Chapters 6-10 Quiz: Fri. Oct 26th Part II: Afterworld Reading 3 Chapters 11-15 Quiz: Fri. Nov. 2nd Reading 4 Chapters 16-19 Quiz: Fri. Nov. 9th Part III: The Plains of the Dead Reading 5 Chapters 20-25 Quiz: Fri. Nov. 16th Reading 6 Chapters 26-30 Quiz: Mon. Nov. 26th Part IV: Malacca Reading 7 Chapters 31-33 Quiz: Fri. Nov. 30th Reading 8 Chapters 34-40 Quiz: Mon. Dec. 3rd
Due Friday: December 7th Reading Group Guide Questions...................................................... PG: 3-5
The Ghost Bride: By Yangsze Choo Summative Project
Due Friday 12/8/2017
The reading of The Ghost Bride gave insight into the pervading cultural standards of Ancient China as they continued to influence the Chinese and their imperialized neighbors. Through your reading of The Ghost Bride you will have noticed several connections to Period II and III in AP World History. Your assignment is to analyze the text and create a report on the historically accurate knowledge that can be gained from this novel. Follow the directions below. You will be creating a project to illustrate your analysis of the text. Your project can be computer generated or hand made.
Title
Title of Book
Author
Your Name
Class
Illustration
Summary:
Summary of book divided by the novel’s 4 sections. Should include major events and themes.
Religious References
Include any references to religion. This should discuss any discussion on the beliefs of the religion, how the religion came to be in that area etc.
Must include AT LEAST 2 quotes from the text on religion, MLA citation.
You should include a separate section on this panel that discusses the accuracy of the novel’s presentation of these religions. Were the references you mentioned historically accurate? Cite your evidence.
Chinese Social Structure
This section should include a description of family structure as seen in the novel. Include family hierarchy, family piety, ancestor worship etc.
You should include a separate section that discusses the accuracy of the novel’s presentation of social structures as they had developed from Classical China.
Trade References
Include any references to trade. This should discuss any major trading areas, products, routes etc.
Must include AT LEAST 2 quotes from the text on trade, MLA citation.
You should include a separate section on this panel that discusses the accuracy of the novel’s presentation of these trade centers. Were the references historically accurate? Cite your evidence.
Geography
This section should include a map of the area where the story takes place (living world). Label any cities or landmarks mentioned in the text.
Include at least two images that reflect the local geography of the novel. Be sure that they match the time period being studied. These image should include brief descriptions.
*Reminder: You must use MLA format citations to indicate sources outside of the novel.