Korean heroes-Culture

Discovering Korean Heroes: Past and Present
Korean 1 (2024-25)
IHPCH

Ms. Tsoutsouras ([e-mail])

Open Ended

Do-Now: "What is a hero to you?" Write your answers in English (5 minutes)

Sharing Do-Now

Let's hear your voice

Korean hero that I remember

Today's Lesson
Learning Objectives

Students will:

1. Identify and research a significant figure from Korean history or contemporary society.
   
   

2. Write a short essay in English with Korean vocabulary integration (e.g., name, title, honorifics, job).
   
   

3. Prepare a visual for a gallery walk presentation.
   
   

4. Evaluate peers’ presentations using a structured peer feedback form.
   
   

Connect the achievements of Korean figures with their own values and aspirations.

Today's Lesson
Essential questions

• Why is it important to learn about historical and contemporary figures from other cultures?
  
  

• What qualities make someone a hero or an influential figure?
  
  

• How can understanding Korean history help build cross-cultural connections?

ACTFL Proficiency Benchmarks

• Interpretive: Identify key information in short informational texts (NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do: Novice Mid)
  
  

• Presentational: Write short, simple descriptions of a person using memorized phrases and practiced language (Novice Mid)

• Interpersonal: Exchange information about researched figures using memorized phrases (Novice Low–Mid)
  

Famous Korean Figures
(Sample List for Students to Choose From) - You can choose someone else

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xPFK6YGj9pmbtGKnOgehwWBI7Ri7rFr4PMCHmS8zKCg/view

Research Essay Structure

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IHPCH Korean 1, MP4, Discovering Korean Heroes, Your Full Name

Essay Structure:

• Introduction (include an image of your chosen hero)

• Life and Achievements (include at least two images of their work)

• Cultural Significance (include an image, if possible, that supports your writing)

• Personal Reflection

Rubric (Essay + Presentation)

Criteria	Excellent (4)	Good (3)	Developing (2)	Needs Work (1)
Content Accuracy	Thorough, accurate info	Mostly accurate	Some gaps	Major factual issues
Korean Integration	5+ relevant Korean words used	3–4 Korean words	1–2 words	None or misused
Organization	Clear intro, body, conclusion	Mostly organized	Needs clearer structure	Confusing structure
Visual Presentation	Creative and clear	Informative	Lacks detail	Minimal effort
Speaking (Gallery Walk)	Clear, confident	Understandable	Hesitant	Not presented
Peer Feedback	Detailed and thoughtful	Complete	Minimal	Incomplete

Share what you are working on

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xPFK6YGj9pmbtGKnOgehwWBI7Ri7rFr4PMCHmS8zKCg/view

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