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 Activity Information
The History of Anime
Text Structure: Description, Order and Sequence Text Feature: Illustration, Caption

Higher Order Thinking Skill CCSS Theme Common Core Skills featured
State Standards
Key Ideas and CCSS.ELA- Find Exact
Remember Details Literacy.RI.4.1, 5.1 Information,
Inference
Key Ideas and CCSS.ELA- Summarize,
Understand Details, Craft and Literacy.RI.4.2, 5.2, Vocabulary,
Structure 4.3, 5.3, 4.4, 5.4 Main Idea

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Craft and CCSS.ELA- Text Structure,
Structure, Literacy.RI.4.5, 5.5, Integrate
Apply Integration of 4.9, 5.9 Information,
Knowledge and Persuasive Writing
Ideas
Key Ideas and CCSS.ELA- Text Feature, Main
Analyze Details, Literacy.RI.4.2, 5.2, Idea, Time Line
Integration of 4.7, 5.7
Knowledge and
Ideas
Integration of CCSS.ELA- Reasons and
Evaluate Knowledge and Literacy.RI.4.8, 5.8 Evidence,
Ideas Informed Opinion
Argument Writing
Integration of CCSS.ELA- Integrate
Create Knowledge and Literacy.RI.4.9, 5.9 Information,
Ideas Creativity
 The Big Idea
Why did I make this resource?

The purpose of this resource is to provide ready to go informational non-fiction texts and
engaging Higher Order Thinking Text Dependent Questions.

This resource is jam-packed with exciting, thought-provoking activities to grab your students
attention AND hold it. They will read and reread the text on multiple occasions to answer the
provided questions. These questions begin at the lower levels of Blooms Taxonomy
(Remember, Understand, Apply) and move through to the higher levels (Analyse, Evaluate,
Create). The questions will help them to deeply read the text, and often they will find new,
important information on their second or third read. The text dependent questions help to
generate discussion and therefore, can be used in small groups as well as by individual
students.

The exciting activities also help the students to learn about non-fiction text features and
text structures. Each text has a range of activities so the children are exposed to a variety
of interesting tasks – Design an App, Create a T-Shirt, Write a letter or post card – just to
name a few!

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They are also exposed to a range of graphic organizers to arrange their new knowledge.
Example graphic organizers are provided for you as an extra teaching resource. An added
bonus of these activities is that they incorporate writing skills. Research shows that reading
and writing skills improve when they are integrated.

The texts provided are more involved than a basic text; however I have provided both a
scaffold and extended version. These texts will take effort to read and understand, but,
after a guided reading small group session with the teacher, and time spent working on each
activity, the students will develop in their understanding of the text, and be able to use the
information to answer the increasingly challenging text dependent questions.

The provided Activity Information pages explain the main features of each text, and the
range of skills and learning provided by each activity. As you will see, the students are being
exposed to a lot of great thinking time. They also highlight the links to both the NZ Curriculum
Document, and the National Curriculum of England.

The provided Tips For Use pages explain how I use this resource in my classroom, and what
may work for you. Please contact me at topteachingtasks@gmail.com if you would like to
ask further questions about using this resource with your students.
 Tips For Use
Get the most out of this resource

Each text is provided in two levels suitable for Grade Four and Five:
scaffold, which is a slightly lower level read, and extended. They are
shown on each text page with a S or an E in the top left corner.

The activities provided in this resource are intended to be used once the
students have had a guided reading small group session with the teacher.

During your small group reading session:

• Model how students can use the provided text features and clues to
infer meaning and gain understanding.
• Discuss complex vocabulary and look at text clues to infer the

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meaning.
• Model the use of a dictionary and thesaurus for a particularly tricky
word.
• Discuss any prior knowledge they may have on the topic.

Independent or small group activity time:

• The six activities provide a large range of follow-up work.

• Students can be focused on these activities while you work with
individuals or other reading groups.
• Once the students understand how to use these activities, they can
use them with future texts (see my other texts for purchase).
• One text could easily take the student one full week of your
scheduled reading block. Don’t rush them through the activities –
there is powerful learning going on.
• Display finished products on a bulletin board to show you value their
work. Due to the range of activities on offer, you will end up with
some really exciting posters, T-Shirts, advertisements and new
creations!
 Tips For Use
Get the most out of this resource

Suggested use:

• When you introduce this resource to your students, spend the

time to model how each activity works, and what your
expectations are.

• Create and laminate an example of each finished activity to

show the expected standard. The students can come back to
this to see if they are on track.

• Experiment with using these activities with individual students,

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pairs and small groups.

• It may not be realistic to have all students complete each

activity. Allow some choice, and students who need extending can
always complete the other activities.

• Look for ways to share the finished product:

• Bulletin boards
• Hall way displays
• Have students present their work to the class
• Take a photo of a finished activity and email it to a
parent/caregiver
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The History of Anime
Anime (pronounced AH-nee-may) is a style of Japanese comic book and video cartoon
animation in which the main characters have large eyes.

The First Anime

Osamu Tezuka, a Japanese comic book creator was known to many as the “God of
Comics” for his creation of manga (Japanese comic books). He created Japan’s first
animated star, Astroboy®. On January 1, 1963, Astroboy was first shown on Japanese
TV, and soon after that he appeared on American television.

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In 1965 another big Japanese series called Gigantor® began screening in both Japan
and America. It was about a man and his robot.

Science Fiction and Anime

Next, in 1979 there was lots of interest in science fiction in the US because of Star
Trek® and Star Wars®. This interest opened the way for foreign science fiction,
including anime. A popular Japanese anime called Space Battleship Yamato began
screening in America as Star Blazers®.

The 1980s
In 1983, Japan one of the most important animated movies was made. Barefoot
Gen® was about the bombing of Hiroshima in World War II. Also in 1983, computer-
generated animation was first used in a movie called Golgo 13®. In 1985, the television
series Robotech® was brought from Japan to the US. Robotech was the first
introduction to anime for many US and European fans.

Fan Power
In the 1990s, many Japanese anime shows began showing in the United States of
America. A very popular example is Sailor Moon®, which began in 1995. Other big
successes of the 90s include Dragonball Z® (based on a manga) and Pokémon® (based on
a video game).

Pokémon Go®
Anime is back in the news in 2016 with the very successful launch
of Pokémon Go, a mobile game featuring anime Pokémon
characters.

Astroboy
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The History of Anime
Anime (pronounced AH-nee-may) is a style of Japanese comic book and video
cartoon animation in which the main characters have large eyes.

The First Anime

Osamu Tezuka, a Japanese comic book creator was known to many as the “God of
Comics” for his creation of manga (Japanese comic books). He created Japan’s first
animated star: Tetsuwan Atom, better known to the US as Astroboy®. On January
1, 1963, Astroboy was first shown on Japanese TV, and soon after that he appeared
on American television.

In 1965 another big Japanese series called Gigantor® began screening in both Japan
and America. It was about a man and his robot.

Science Fiction and Anime

Next, in 1979 there was lots of interest in science fiction in the US because of Star
Trek® and Star Wars®. This interest opened the way for foreign science fiction,
including anime. A popular Japanese anime called Space Battleship Yamato began

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screening in America as Star Blazers®.

The 1980s
In Japan one of the most important animated movies ever made appeared on
movie screens in 1983. Barefoot Gen® was about the bombing of Hiroshima in World
War II. Also in 1983, computer-generated animation was first used in a movie
called Golgo 13®. In 1985, the television series Robotech® was brought from Japan to
the US. Robotech was the first introduction to anime for many US and European
fans.

Fan Power
In the 1990s, many Japanese anime shows began showing in the United States of
America. A very popular example is Sailor Moon®, which began in 1995. Other big
successes of the 90s include Dragonball Z® (based on a manga) and Pokémon® (based
on a video game).

Pokémon Go®
Anime is back in the news in 2016 with the very successful launch
of Pokémon Go, a mobile game featuring anime Pokémon characters.

Astroboy
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Remember Recall and Make Inferences

1. Who was known as the “God of Comics”?

2. In what year did Pokémon Go® launch?

3. What is one anime cartoon you can infer was watched regularly by people in
the 1990s?

a) Adam Antelope b) Huey and Lewey c) Dragon Ball Z

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Understand Explain Ideas and Concepts
* Answer in
1. Summarize the article in your own words.* a complete
sentence

2. What does the word “anime” mean?*

3. Which of these is not an idea from the text? (Circle one)

a) Barefoot Gen was a movie.

b) Astroboy arrived in 1963.

c) There are 151 Pokémon.

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Apply Use What You Read

1. Which text structure did the author use? (Circle one)

Description Compare and Contrast Order and Sequence

Problem and Solution Cause and Effect

2. Write three time and sequence words that you can find in this text.

3. Using
information you
find in the text,
design an

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advertisement to
persuade people
to work in the
anime industry.
Why would it be a
fun and
interesting job to
be a cartoonist?

Remember to use
persuasive
language,
features such as
rhetorical
questions,
powerful verbs,
personal pronouns
and emotive
words!
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Analyze Organize Information
1. What text feature can you find in this text?

2. Organize all the information in this article into a timeline. The dates
have been included for you. Choose a good heading for your timeline.

1963

1965

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1979

1983

1985

1995

2016
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Evaluate Form An Opinion Using Evidence
* Answer in a
complete
1. What evidence is there that most US and European people had sentence

not seen anime before 1985?*

2. The popularity of Anime increased due to Star Trek®. Find proof in the text
to support this statement.*

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3. Give the text a rank or rating and explain why.*

I give this article a out of 10 for the following reasons:

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Create Come Up With New Ideas
1. Design your own anime character. Remember, the only thing your character
must have is large eyes. Everything else is up to you!
List some facts about your character e.g. name, age, interests.

2. Label your drawings or write descriptions to explain your interesting design.

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Timeline Example
 Answer Key
The History of Anime
Question
Who was known as the “God of Comics”?
In what year did Pokemon Go launch?
What is one anime cartoon you can infer was
watched regularly by people in the 1990s?
What does the word “anime” mean?
What does anime mean?
Which of these is not a key idea from the
text?
What text feature can you find in this text?
What evidence is there that most US and
European people had
not seen anime before 1985?
The popularity of Anime increased due to
Star Trek. Find proof in the text to support
this statement.
Answer
Osamu Tezuka
1973
c) Dragon Ball Z
Anime is a style of Japanese comic book and video
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cartoon animation in which the main characters
have large eyes
Key words in the article reinforce this word. For
example, “unusual,” “amazing,” “strangely”
c) There are 151 Pokemon
Illustration, caption, subtitle
The text explains that Robotech, which was
released in 1985, was the first anime most US and
European people saw.
The text explains that interest in science fiction
increased after Star Trek.