Fang Fang's Chinese New Year by Sally Rippin
Look at the cover of the book, what do you think this story might be about?
What do you know about Chinese New Year already?
Have you ever celebrated Chinese New Year? Share some of your experiences with other members of the class?
How and when do we celebrate New Year in Australia? Why would we celebrate Chinese New Year in Australia?
What aspect of Chinese New Year is shown in the picture on the front cover of the book?
Who could Fang Fang be?
What do you know about Chinese New Year already?
Have you ever celebrated Chinese New Year? Share some of your experiences with other members of the class?
How and when do we celebrate New Year in Australia? Why would we celebrate Chinese New Year in Australia?
What aspect of Chinese New Year is shown in the picture on the front cover of the book?
Who could Fang Fang be?
Read "Fang Fang's Chinese New Year"
Why was Fang Fang hesitant about inviting her friend, Lisa, to Chinese New Year? Was it a good outcome for Fang Fang?
Why is it important for people of other cultures to continue to celebrate special days from their heritage in Australia?
Why is it important for us to learn about these special commemorations?
After reading this story and hearing about Chinese New Year from others, complete a Y-Chart with your teacher on the paper provided about what you think Chinese New Year looks like, sounds like and feels like.
Why is it important for people of other cultures to continue to celebrate special days from their heritage in Australia?
Why is it important for us to learn about these special commemorations?
After reading this story and hearing about Chinese New Year from others, complete a Y-Chart with your teacher on the paper provided about what you think Chinese New Year looks like, sounds like and feels like.