HS Japanese

UNIT 1 Hiragana/Romaji, Basic Procedural Classroom Phrases

Japanese LEVEL 1

PACING

WL STANDARDS

RESOURCES

KEY LANGUAGE USE(S)

6-8 weeks/unit

Novice Low

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Instructional Guides

INFORM

USBE Standards ACTFL website

ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines World Readiness Standards for Languages

ENDEARING UNDERSTANDING

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS

Change/Continuity ●

● I can demonstrate culturally appropriate behaviors in the classroom (respect for teachers, seriousness about study, participation in classroom ritual, etc.) ● I can use appropriate courtesy expressions. ● I can demonstrate proficiency with the pronunciation of Japanese vowels and consonants. ● I can demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Japanese writing systems.

What patterns from the past endure and continue to shape the present and future with relation to education, family, friends and leisure time.

LEARNING PROGRESSIONS FOR PROFICIENCY READING When students exhibit Novice Mid reading ability in partner language, here are some examples of the kinds of things they can read: 4. words on a list from very familiar topics 5. very simple information on familiar topics 6. short, simple descriptions, especially if there are pictures or other supportive visuals When students exhibit Novice Mid speaking ability in partner language, here are examples of the kinds of things they can do: 8. greet someone in a culturally appropriate manner 9. introduce self 10. ask “how are you?” 11. respond appropriately to the question “how are you?” 12. answer simple questions to provide basic information 13. ask simple, formulaic questions 14. provide simple information on subject matter content SPEAKING

LISTENING

When students exhibit Novice Mid listening proficiency in partner language, here are some examples of the kinds of things they are able to understand: 5. simple words and phrases about daily activities 6. simple questions on familiar topics 7. some multi-step directions or instructions, especially when accompanied by gestures and repetition 8. some of what people say in a short conversation on familiar topics . When students exhibit Novice Mid writing ability in partner language, here are some examples of the kinds of things they can write: 5. basic personal information (name, address, phone number, birth date) 6. brief descriptions of people or places mostly in list form 7. responses to simple questions 8. simple information related to subject matter content WRITING

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