Summary
A short clip from Let's Go Luna! The kids learn the Turkish shadow-puppet story of Karagoz and Hacivat. Free on the official PBS KIDS YouTube channel.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
In this Let's Go Luna! segment, the kids explore the people, places and traditions of the world. Use these questions to talk about “The Story of Karagoz and Hacivat.”
- How is this story told -- with actors, puppets or pictures?
- Which country is shadow-puppet theater from here?
- What is a way stories are told where you live?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: Turkey, shadow puppet, story, Karagoz, tradition.
Try it: Make a shadow with your hands. Tell a tiny story with it.