Did you that Hollywood movie called "Hachi: A Dog's Tale" (2009) was inspired by Hachiko?
The true story of Hachiko, the Japanese Akita, is a heartwarming tale that can inspire young students to explore their creativity and writing skills. Hachiko was a loyal dog who waited for his owner every day at the train station, even long after his owner passed away. This story can be used as a teaching tool to encourage students to write creatively and express their thoughts and emotions in a relatable way.
Let's get creative!
Printable & Activity Objectives
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Age: 8 to 9 year olds, Activity Time: 2-3 hours, Items Needed: Writing and colouring pencils
In this activity, your child will research, document and engage in creative writing about the Japanese Akita and the most famous of them, Hachiko.
It will help your child or student:
Develop a better understanding of the specific differences between dog breeds and how they have unique traits and needs.
Improve their research skills by carrying out fact-finding about different dog breeds.
Learn how to express their thoughts and emotions through creative writing.
Let's get started!
Classroom Resources
Simple steps to start:
Research and find out more about the Japanese Akita. Here's a very informative video about Akitas:
Here's a video about the Legend of Hachiko:
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What's in the Printable Worksheet Pack
This printable pack consists of 4 printable learning challenge worksheets. Here are what it comprises of:
1 printable "Puppy File" dog breed information sheet.
1 printable coat colouring sheet.
2 prompted creative writing sheets about the "Legend of Hachiko".
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