ELA- Theme 6, Week 2

A Song for Cambodia

Central Question
How can we keep the struggle for
freedom alive?
How was that done by the characters
in last weeks book Ive Seen the
Promised Land ?

 Share a story about a time when you drew

strength from a work of art such as a song,
story, painting, or musical performance to
get through a difficult time. Explain how
the work of art impacted a dream of yours
or a dream of the person you know.
Connection to our new book A Song for
Cambodia.
Work with your table group to brainstorm
other situations in which people might
draw strength or inspiration from the work
of musicians, writers, or artists.

Introduction to Cambodia
Cambodia is a small country in
Southeast Asia

 It has a generally
warm climate,
with a rainy
season and a dry
season.
Because there
are monsoons
that bring heavy
winds and rain,
rice is grown in
much of the land.

Mekong River
The Mekong River is an
important part of life in
Cambodia for many people
It is used for watering crops,
transportation, and fishing.
Fish are an important part of the
Cambodian diet.

A Song for Cambodia

This story is a narrative nonfiction
which means it
Is based on real people and events
Gives facts about an event
Is written as a story and told in
chronological order

Understanding our video

Many Cambodians who
fled the violence in the
1970s later returned to
their homeland to help the
country rebuild and find
family and friends.

Before we read
In your Response notebook answer
the following question in at least 5
sentences
Can thinking about beautiful things in
life help people get through a difficult or
sad time? Give examples to support
your idea.