Moshi+Moshi+Reinforcing+Activity

__**Summary:**__ This book is great for comparing regions. What makes your home in America different from a city in Japan? What do they have in common?

__**Objective:**__ Students will be able to compare and contrast Japanese to American culture.

__**Materials:**__
 * Copy of the book //Moshi Moshi// by Jonathan London
 * Paper and craft materials for writing and illustrating a book

__**Procedures:**__
 * 1) On the first read-through of the story, ask students to 'take the place' of the American boy. Ask them to reflect on scenarios the boy's family encounters. What is similar to life in America? (maybe watching baseball) What is different? (lots of examples). Prompt them to include examples on climate and landform as well.
 * 2) Leaf through the book again to refresh students on the experiences they came up with. Now ask students to turn the tables: challenge them to write a sequel in which Kenji comes to America. Ask them to write in the same style and tone as London. Their book should answer the question: what would Kenji see here that would be different from back home, and what would be different?
 * 3) After students complete their sequel, have them share to the class. Have students take notes on any differences they didn't come up with.
 * 4) After a few students have shared their ideas, have them make a Venn Diagram based on both class discussions.

__**Other Ohio Standards:**__ Kindergarten: History, Heritage 3. Heritage is reflected through the arts, customs, traditions, family celebrations and language.