Dear Students and Parents,
There are several aspects of Japanese language and culture that will be the focus this year. Of course we will continue to build on last years learning, reviewing songs, questions and our self-introductions. In Term 1 we will focus on two main areas: continuing to learn the hiragana script, and looking at a new song about pets. Through this song we will try to expand our conversational Japanese. Added to this will be cultural aspects such a making paper cranes in origami. In Term 2 we will revisit the self-introductions we memorized last year, but hopefully we can add more content now. To help us there is a new level called 'Pitch Black'. Term 3 will focus on the verb shimasu, which means 'to do'. Students will go through he days of the week and talk about what they do on each day. Much will be presented through songs, in videos and during in-class conversation practice. We will try to learn all the Hiragana so that students can explore the wonderful world of writing in Japanese. I love Hiragana and hope I can share this passion. There is a dedicated page for hiragana on this site.
There are several aspects of Japanese language and culture that will be the focus this year. Of course we will continue to build on last years learning, reviewing songs, questions and our self-introductions. In Term 1 we will focus on two main areas: continuing to learn the hiragana script, and looking at a new song about pets. Through this song we will try to expand our conversational Japanese. Added to this will be cultural aspects such a making paper cranes in origami. In Term 2 we will revisit the self-introductions we memorized last year, but hopefully we can add more content now. To help us there is a new level called 'Pitch Black'. Term 3 will focus on the verb shimasu, which means 'to do'. Students will go through he days of the week and talk about what they do on each day. Much will be presented through songs, in videos and during in-class conversation practice. We will try to learn all the Hiragana so that students can explore the wonderful world of writing in Japanese. I love Hiragana and hope I can share this passion. There is a dedicated page for hiragana on this site.
Powerpoint: Verbs and Tenses
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Song: Basic Verbs
I hope this helps you remember some of the verbs in the powerpoint. Not sure if it is a classic song! The lyrics in the pdf document are also here - of course in hiragana, but you can check everything in the powerpoint if you are not sure.
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Song: Tokyo Bon
This song explores and presents some English words that are frequently used in Japanese. It has been written as Tokyo prepares for the 2020 Olympics and an influx of non-Japanese speaking visitors. There is also a dance that goes with the song. Enjoy!
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Song: Days of the Week & Verbs using します
We are expanding our knowledge of verbs. This song contains verbs that use します and follows the same pattern as getsuyobi ni karate o shimasu or mokuyobi ni soccer o shimasu. Some of the new verbs include doing the laundry or having a party.
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Basic Japanese verbs
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Video: Pet song & How to make sentences
1. Watch this video (it's a classic!!)
2. Follow the pattern to make sentences 3. Write a new verse for the pet song. 4. If you are not sure, watch the video again OR check the pdf file. |
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Song & Text: kawaii desu ne
This song is about three pets, a dog, a cat and a fish, and how cute they are. The song introduces each pet, says what each name and age is, and provides some adjectives to describe them.
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Animals powerpoint
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File Size: | 843 kb |
File Type: | pptx |