The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks

This content pack is inspired by the popular retelling of the Japanese folktale The Mandarin Ducks by author Katherine Paterson. In the story, a mandarin duck is captured for its beautiful plumage. A kind kitchen maid and servant dare to intervene to free the bird. Students can use this pack to recreate its key scenes, as well as identify the internal and external conflicts, analyze character traits, describe mood and tone, and define key vocabulary. Apply the keyword #The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks to show all content from this pack in the Comic Maker.

Curriculum Connections:

  • Into Literature (6-12)