HS Japanese

UNIT 4 Colors, Skills, Adjectives and Adverbs

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

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ENDEARING UNDERSTANDING

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS

Change/Continuity ●

● I can name several kinds of activities Japanese high school students enjoy doing in their leisure time. ● I can use culturally appropriate questions when talking to peers. ● Can describe the degree of likes, dislikes, and how good or bad someone might be at something.

While Japan has rich and ancient traditions and history, its economic, social, and cultural patterns are changing rapidly. ● What patterns from the past endure and continue to shape the present and future with relation to education, family, friends and leisure time. ● How will understanding how Japan is changing help us better communicate with Japanese friends and acquaintances? 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: 13. words on a list from very familiar topics 14. very simple information on familiar topics 15. short, simple descriptions, especially if there are pictures or other supportive visuals

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: 17. simple words and phrases about daily activities 18. simple questions on familiar topics 19. some multi-step directions or instructions, especially when accompanied by gestures and repetition 20. some of what people say in a short conversation on familiar topics .

SPEAKING

WRITING