HS Japanese

Japanese LEVEL 2

Unit 3 Location and Direction

PACING

WL STANDARDS

RESOURCES

KEY LANGUAGE USE(S)

4-8 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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ENDURING UNDERSTANDING

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS

Change/Continuity ●

● I can give and understand basic directions in Japanese

How do we navigate a map using basic directions including straight, left, right, north, south, east, west, etc. What is the history surrounding the Japanese public transit system and the layout of most Japanese cities/prefectures?

● I understand how Japanese people navigate complex roadways and train systems.

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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: 7. words on a list from very familiar topics 8. very simple information on familiar topics 9. 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: 15. greet someone in a culturally appropriate manner 16. introduce self 17. ask “how are you?” 18. respond appropriately to the question “how are you?” 19. answer simple questions to provide basic information 20. ask simple, formulaic questions 21. 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: 9. simple words and phrases about daily activities 10. simple questions on familiar topics 11. some multi-step directions or instructions, especially when accompanied by gestures and repetition 12. 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: 9. basic personal information (name, address, phone number, birth date) 10. brief descriptions of people or places mostly in list form 11. responses to simple questions 12. simple information related to subject matter content WRITING

END OF UNIT COMPETENCY WITH LANGUAGE EXPECTATIONS