THE PHILIPPINES AND THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION

a subject sampler to tickle your interests

Introduction | Internet Activities | Conclusion | HyperText Dictionary

Introduction

The sites found on this sampler come from all over the World Wide Web that represent interesting and relevant aspects of the Philippines during World War II. Try to complete all the suggested activities with your group. The objective of this page is to give you a sampling of our lesson so that you will have a better understanding and appreciation of our next lesson on the reading selection, Last Man Off Bataan. Happy exploring.

Activities on the Topic of this Sampler Page

Romulo, Carlos Peña

http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/r/romulo-c1.asp

1.      What did Romulo do in 1941?

2.      What did he write?

3.      What award did he win?

4. What was his work when the Japanese invaded the Philippines?

World War II,1941-1945

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?frd/cstdy:@field(DOCID+ph0033)

1.   When did Japan launch a surprise attack on the Philippines?

2.    How was Manila attacked?

3.    Who was the commander of the Philippines and United States troops?

4.    Where did the defending forces withdraw?

Brainy Dictionary

http://www.brainydictionary.com/

1. What is the difference between autobiography and biography?

2. What is non-fiction?

3. What is an adventure story?

Conclusion

You have just gotten a kick to discover some relevant aspects of the Philippines during World War II. Think about it as a way of appreciating the heroic deeds of the brave Filipino men and women who fought for our freedom. Research on a Filipino hero/heroine and write a simple biography focusing on his/her heroic deed.

This page written by Kathleen S. Lasola, [email protected]
Last updated September, 2003.

Subject Sampler Template adapted from Tom March, ozline.com, 1996-99