Theme Capsule Planning Sheet

Theme Capsule Planning Name:________________________

Choose three topics that interest you from the book The Samurai’s Garden. Below that topic write down questions the author raises about this topic.

1. Topic:___________________________________
Question:______________________________________________________________________________________
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2. Topic:___________________________________
Question:______________________________________________________________________________________
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3. Topic:___________________________________
Question:______________________________________________________________________________________
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Now………brainstorm answers for these questions both your answers and Tsukiyama’s answers.
#1 #2 #3





















Choose two of the above topics and find quotes that support the statements you are making. You must explain how these quotes back up the point you want to make.

















Brainstorm symbols, song lyrics, poems, etc. that you might want to use on your final project.






What materials will you need to complete this project?