HS Japanese

Japanese LEVEL 2

UNIT 4 Wants and Needs

PACING

WL STANDARDS

RESOURCES

KEY LANGUAGE USE(S)

8-10 weeks/unit

Novice Mid/Novice High

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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 understanding of different cultures inside and outside of Japan ● I can identify/describe the process of talking about various wants and needs in Japanese.

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. ● What are the forces for change in Japan? What practices, products and perspectives are changing in Japan? How will changes in Japan impact the world? ● How will understanding how Japan 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: 10. words on a list from very familiar topics 11. very simple information on familiar topics 12. 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: 13. simple words and phrases about daily activities 14. simple questions on familiar topics 15. some multi-step directions or instructions, especially when accompanied by gestures and repetition 16. some of what people say in a short conversation on familiar topics .

SPEAKING

WRITING

When students exhibit Novice Mid speaking ability in partner language, here are examples of the kinds of things they can do: 22. greet someone in a culturally appropriate manner 23. introduce self 24. ask “how are you?” 25. respond appropriately to the question “how are you?”

When students exhibit Novice Mid writing ability in partner language, here are some examples of the kinds of things they can write: 13. basic personal information (name, address, phone number, birth date) 14. brief descriptions of people or places mostly in list form 15. responses to simple questions