The Story of Sadako Sasaki

The Story of Sadako Sasaki

Prepared by Miss Chan

This is a story about Sadako Sasaki and the thousand paper cranes.

These are paper cranes.

In Japanese culture, paper crane origami is believed that your heart's desire will come true.

Poll

Have you heard about this before?

• Yes

• No

A war was taken place in Hiroshima, Japan in 1945.

An atomic bomb was dropped one mile away from her home.

Poll

How long is 1 mile away?

• 15 minutes walk

• 30 minutes walk

She and her family managed to escape but...

her poor grandparents died on the spot.

She fell very sick when she was 12 years old.

The doctor found that she had leukaemia due to the effects of the atomic bomb.

Normal blood vs Leukaemia

Multiple Choice

Is Leukaemia a blood cancer?

• Yes

• No

According to a legend, if you make 1000 paper cranes...

your wish will be granted.

She managed to make 644 paper cranes. She passed away when she was 12 years old.

Hiroshima Children's Peace Monument was built.

Multiple Choice

Why Children's Peace Monument was built?

• to commemorate those who had lost their lives in the war.

• to remember children's good deeds

Multiple Choice

Origami paper crane is a symbol of _____________.

• peace

• hope

Poll

Can you understand well?

• Yes

• Maybe