Cross-Curricular Connections

The Wise Old Woman

In “The Wise Old Woman,” the farmer, with the help of his wise mother, is able to solve two conflicts. First, he saves the life of his mother and second he saves the life of his village. Click on the link below to learn about conflict resolution in your own life.

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078774497/student_view0/chapter7/student_web_activities__lesson_2.html

“The Wise Old Woman” takes place in medieval Japan. Click on the link below to learn more about the history and geography of Japan.

http://www3.nationalgeographic.com/places/countries/country_japan.html