HS Japanese

Japanese LEVEL 2

UNIT 2 Time and Travel

PACING

WL STANDARDS

RESOURCES

KEY LANGUAGE USE(S)

5-8 Weeks

Novice Mid

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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 demonstrate culturally appropriate language for extending invitations ● I can demonstrate proficiency with speaking formally and informally. ● I can use culturally appropriate questions when talking to peers.

What patterns from the past endure and continue to shape the present and future with relation to invitations to friends and loved ones.

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