The Sound of Silence
From Storyline Online
9 minK1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)Social-Emotional LearningSocial Studies
Summary
In the busy city of Tokyo, a boy named Yoshio goes looking for his favorite sound: silence. His search is a gentle reminder to slow down and really listen. Read by Simu Liu.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
In the busy city of Tokyo, a boy named Yoshio goes looking for his favorite sound: silence.
- What sound is Yoshio searching for?
- Why is it so hard to find silence in the city?
- Where do you go when you want quiet?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: silence, listen, city.
Try it: Sit quietly for one minute and list every small sound you can hear.