Chinese New Year!

Happy Chinese New Year!  The Lunar New Year, beginning January 28th, is best known as the Chinese New Year and is celebrated by many cultures around the globe. Its origin has to do with harvest and since this special time follows the lunar calendar, it falls on a different day every year. 

Here is a little video about Chinese New Year:
Learn about the traditions and customs:
History Channel - Chinese New Year


The Chinese Zodiac:  What does Year of the Rooster mean?

http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/rooster.htm

50 Unbelievable Facts about Chinese New Year!
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Visual Essay! RST

Could everyone remember to wear their Titans around the World shirts tomorrow so I can take photos?

Also, period 3 and 4 - I have put a slide deck for the visual essay into your ESL folder, with some notes written underneath each slide, that might get you on the right track. You could try it... If you follow this and the example I gave you, it should be no problem! Don't work on it at home - I will give you time in class!

Remember to bring your novel, quotes and notes to the next few classes. It is important that you have them.