Japanese 1 Semester 1 - Aventa Learning



Japanese 1 Semester 1

Unit 4: Colors

Section 1, Part A, Speaking Assignment: 8 points

Co-1A Speaking

Before you go on to Part B, compose a recording talking about yourself. Describe yourself using at least three of your new vocabulary words. This assignment is worth 8 points.

Rubric

Pronunciation (1-2 pts) : Produce Japanese sounds correctly. Pronounce Japanese words with proper intonation and accent.

Fluency (1-2 pts): Recite sentences with appropriate speed without stop and go.

Language Control (1-4 pts): Word order, use of particles (wa, ga, o, e, ni, de etc.), tense / (adjective/verb) / present/ future), negative (verbs / adjectives),

Section 1, Part B, Katakana Writing: 16 points

Co-1B Katakana

Click here to download and print out the worksheet. Practice handwriting the new hiragana in order to remember them well. Report your self-evaluation on this hiragana writing. Include the following points in your report:

1. Did you follow the stroke order?

2. Did you follow the stroke direction?

3. Do you remember the reading of each hiragana?

Yes, I followed the stroke order and direction. I remembered the reading of each hiragana.

Section 1, Part B, Writing Assignment: 12 points

Co-1B Writing

Read the description below and choose the one that is applicable to you. Type each sentence and submit it to your instructor. This assignment is worth 12 points.

1. わたしは　せが　たかいです。　／　わたしは　せが　ひくいです。

2. わたしは　かみが　ながいです。　／　わたしは　かみが　みじかいです。

3. わたしは　やせています。　／　わたしは　ふとっています。

4. わたしは　あたまが　いいです。　／　わたしは　あたまが　わるいです。

5. わたしは　かわいいです。　／　わたしは　きれいです。　／　ぼくは　ハンサム(はんさむ)です。

Rubric

Task Completion (1-4 pts): Completion of the task; content appropriate, ideas well developed and well organized

Vocabulary (1-4 pts): Adequate and accurate use of vocabulary

Language Control (1-4 pts): Control of language structure; word order, use of particles (wa, ga, o, e, ni, de etc.), tense / (adjective/verb) / present/ future. Past), affirmative / negative (verbs / adjectives), progressive form (~ imasu form)

Mechanics (1-4 pts): Accurate spelling, punctuation and diacritical marks

Section 1, Part C, Katakana Writing: 16 points

Co-1C Katakana

Click here to download and print out the worksheet. Practice handwriting the new hiragana in order to remember them well. Report your self-evaluation on this hiragana writing. Include the following points in your report:

1. Did you follow the stroke order?

2. Did you follow the stroke direction?

3. Do you remember the reading of each hiragana?

This assignment is worth 16 points.

Yes, I followed the stroke order and direction. I remembered the reading of each hiragana.

Section 1, Part C, Writing Assignment: 20 points

Co-1C Writing

Write a short paragraph in Japanese using vocabulary you have learned in this course to talk about people you know. Identify who they are (ともだち、せんせい、etc.) and say at least four things about them in describing them. This assignment is worth 20 points.

Sample Answer

ともだちのなまえは　サムさんです。

サムさんは　せが　たかいです。

やせています。

ハンサムです。

あたまがいいです。

Rubric

Task Completion (1-4 pts): Completion of the task; content appropriate, ideas well developed and well organized

Vocabulary (1-4 pts): Adequate and accurate use of vocabulary

Language Control (1-4 pts): Control of language structure; use of particles (wa, ga, o, e, ni, de etc.), tense / (adjective/verb) / present/ future), affirmative / negative (verbs / adjectives), progressive form (~ imasu form)

Mechanics (1-4 pts): Accurate spelling, punctuation and diacritical marks

Section 1, Part D, Katakana Writing: 16 points

Co-1D Katakana

Click here to download and print out the worksheet. Practice handwriting the new hiragana in order to remember them well. Report your self-evaluation on this hiragana writing. Include the following points in your report:

1. Did you follow the stroke order?

2. Did you follow the stroke direction?

3. Do you remember the reading of each hiragana?

This assignment is worth 16 points.

Yes, I followed the stroke order and direction. I remembered the reading of each hiragana.

Section 1, Part D, Katakana Writing: 16 points

Co-1E Katakana Writing

Let’s type to practice your new katakana.

[How to choose Japanese as an input language]

1. Start word processing software such as MS-Word.

2. Click on the “EN” button that you see on the bottom right of your screen.

3. Select Japanese language ”JP.”

4. Choose “Hiragana” ひらがな (H) through the “Input Mode,” and you will see the button あfor typing in hiragana.

5. Type the following words. After typing them, hit the “F7” button or the space bar and then hit the “Enter” key.

a. kisu (kiss)

b. tesuto (test)

c. tenisu (tennis)

d. ke-ki (cake)

e. no-to (notebook)

f. takushi- (taxi)

g. ko-hi- (coffee)

h. tomato (tomato)

i. koara (koala)

j. kamera (camera)

k. wain (wine)

l. hawai (Hawaii)

m. raion (lion)

n. amerika (America)

o. kurisumasu (Christmas)

This assignment is worth 16 points.

Answer

a. キス (kiss)

b. テスト (test)

c. テニス (tennis)

d. ケーキ (cake)

e. ノート (notebook)

f. タクシー (taxi)

g. コーヒー (coffee)

h. トマト (tomato)

i. コアラ (koala)

j. カメラ (camera)

k. ワイン (wine)

l. ハワイ (Hawaii)

m. ライオン (lion)

n. アメリカ (America)

o. クリスマス (Christmas)

Rubric

Task Completion (1-8 pts): Completion of the task

Mechanics (1-16 pts): Accurate spelling

Section 1, Part E, Discussion Assignment: 4 points

Co-1E Discussion

すきな　いろは　なんですか。What Is Your Favorite Color?

すきな　いろは　あおです。Everyone has a favorite. Which color is your favorite? Write a discussion posting stating which is your favorite color and asking what some else‘s favorite color is in Japanese. This assignment is worth 4 points.

Section 1, Part E, Writing Assignment: 16 points

Writing Activity

After you have practiced this new vocabulary sufficiently, compose a small paragraph telling about the items around you. Write at least 4 sentences and be sure to give the color for each item. This assignment is worth 16 points.

Sample Answer

コンピューターは　くろです。　Ｔシャツは　あかです。　ソックスは　オレンジです。　いすは　みどりです。

Rubric

Task Completion (1-4 pts): completion of the task; content appropriate, ideas well developed and well organized

Vocabulary (1-4 pts): Adequate and accurate use of vocabulary

Language Control (1-4 pts): Control of language structure; word order, use of particles (wa, ga, o, e, ni, de etc.), tense / (adjective/verb) / present/ future), affirmative / negative (verbs / adjectives)

Mechanics (1-4 pts): Accurate spelling, punctuation and diacritical marks

Section 1, Part F, Writing Assignment/Project: 32 points

Co-1E Writing

For this writing assignment, you are going to do something similar to the above activity. Describe some items around you and people that you know, using the い adjectives that you have learned in this unit. Be sure to write in complete sentences in Japanese and include both affirmative and negative forms. You must have at least 6 sentences in your description. This assignment is worth 32 points.

Sample Answer

1.　コンピューターは　くろいです。しろくないです。

2.　りんごは　ちいさいです。おおきくないです。

3.　くるまは　あたらしいです。ふるくないです。

4.　ほんは　たかいです。やすくないです。

5.　にほんごは　やさしいです。むずかしくないです。

Rubric

Task Completion (1-4 pts): completion of the task; content appropriate, ideas well developed and well organized

Vocabulary (1-4 pts) :adequate and accurate use of vocabulary

Language Control (1-4 pts): Control of language structure; word order, form of address and their usage (san, kun), Use of particles (wa, ga, o, e, ni, de etc.), tense / (adjective/verb) / present/ future. Past), affirmative / negative (verbs / adjectives), negative form of i-adjective.

Mechanics (1-4 pts): Accurate spelling, punctuation and diacritical marks

Section 1, Part F, Speaking Assignment: 16 points

Co-1F Speaking

After you have finished the above assignment, submit a recording of it to your teacher as well. This assignment is worth 16 points.

Rubric

Pronunciation (1-4 pts): Produce Japanese sounds correctly. Pronounce Japanese words with proper intonation and accent

Fluency (1-4 pts): Recite sentences with appropriate speed without stop and go (1-4 pts)

Vocabulary (1-4 pts): Adequate and accurate use of vocabulary

Language Control (1-4 pts): Word order, use of particles (wa, ga, o, e, ni, de etc.), tense (verb / adjective / present / future), affirmative/ negative

Section 2, Part A, Katakana Writing: 16 points

Co 2A Katakana

Let’s type to practice your new katakana.

[How to choose Japanese as an input language]

1. Start word processing software such as MS-Word.

2. Click on the “EN” button that you see on the bottom right of your screen.

3. Select Japanese language ”JP.”

4. Choose “Hiragana” ひらがな (H) through the “Input Mode,” and you will see the button あfor typing in hiragana.

5. Type the following words. After typing them, hit the “F7” button or the space bar and then hit the “Enter” key.

a. pai (pie)

b. piza (pizza)

c. basu (bus)

d. gita- (guitar)

e. piano (piano)

f. terebi (TV)

g. bideo (video)

h. gorufu (golf)

i. bo-ringu (bowling)

j. hanba-ga- (hanburger)

This assignment is worth 16 points.

Answer

a. パイ

b. ピザ

c. バス

d. ギター

e. ピアノ

f. テレビ

g. ビデオ

h. ゴルフ

i. ボーリング

j. ハンバーガー

Rubric

Task Completion (1-8 pts): Completion of the task

Mechanics (1-16 pts): Accurate spelling

Section 2, Part B, Speaking Assignment: 16 points

Co-2B Speaking

Describe what is in your backpack in Japanese. Speak in complete sentences and use what you have been learning in this course. This assignment is worth 16 points.

Sample Answer

ばっくぱっくのなかに　きいろいえんぴつが　あります。ちいさいけしごむが　あります。あかいほんが　あります。あおいのーとが　あります。くろいけいさんきが　あります。

Rubric

Pronunciation (1-4 pts): Produce Japanese sounds correctly. Pronounce Japanese words with proper intonation and accent

Fluency (1-4 pts): Recite sentences with appropriate speed without stop and go (1-4 pts)

Vocabulary (1-4 pts): Adequate and accurate use of vocabulary; colors

Language Control (1-4 pts): Word order, use of particles (wa, ga, o, e, ni, de etc.), arimasu/imasu

Section 2, Part C, Katakana Writing: 8 points

Co-2B Katakana

Let’s type to practice your new katakana.

[How to choose Japanese as an input language]

1. Start word processing software such as MS-Word.

2. Click on the “EN” button that you see on the bottom right of your screen.

3. Select Japanese language ”JP.”

4. Choose “Hiragana” ひらがな (H) through the “Input Mode,” and you will see the button あfor typing in hiragana.

5. Type the following words. After typing them, hit the “F7” button or the space bar and then hit the “Enter” key.

a. sakka- (soccer)

b. raketto (racket)

c. kukki- (cookie)

d. torakku (truck)

e. furoppi- (floppy)

f. sandoicchi (sandwich)

g. chu-rippu (tulip)

This assignment is worth 8 points.

Answer

a. サッカー

b. ラケット

c. クッキー

d. トラック

e. フロッピー

f. サンドイッチ

g. チューリップ

Rubric

Task Completion (1-8 pts): Completion of the task

Mechanics (1-16 pts): Accurate spelling

Section 2, Part D, Writing Assignment: 16 points

Co-2D Writing

Prepare this writing assignment for your teacher. Use Japanese that you have learned in this course to answer the questions in complete sentences. This assignment is worth 16 points.

1. Tシャツは　なにいろですか。

2. すきな(=favorite)いろは　なにいろですか。

3. コンピューターは　なにいろですか。

4. バックパックの　なかに　ラップトップが　ありますか。

5. バックパックの　なかに　ほんが　ありますか。

6. にほんごの　じゅぎょうです。なにが　いりますか。

7. すうがくの　じゅぎょうです。なにが　いりますか。

8. しゃかいの　じゅぎょうです。なにが　いりますか。

9. バックパックの　なかに　なにが　ありますか。

Sample Answer

1. Tシャツは みどりです。

2. すきないろは みどりです。

3. コンピューターは くろです。

4. バックパックのなかに ラップトップが　あります。

5. はい、あります。

6. にほんごのじしょが　いります。

7．けいさんきがいります。

8. ノートがいります。

9. バックパックのなかにノートとかみとえんぴつが　あります。

Rubric

Comprehension (1-8): Correct understanding of reading material and questions

Task Completion (1-2 pts): completion of the task

Vocabulary (1-2 pts): Adequate and accurate use of vocabulary; colors

Language Control (1-2 pts): Control of language structure; word order, use of particles (wa, ga, o, e, ni, de etc.), tense / (adjective/verb) / present/ future. Past), affirmative / negative (verbs / adjectives), imasu/arimasu

Mechanics (1-2 pts): Accurate spelling, punctuation and diacritical marks

Section 2, Part E, Reading Assignment: 20 points

Co-2E Reading

Read the passage in Japanese and then answer the questions that follow using complete sentences and Japanese that you have learned in this course. Any words that you have not seen yet will be translated into English. This assignment is worth 20 points.

こんにちは。たなか　ひろしです。いま　ほっかいどうに　すんでいます。しゅっしんは　とうきょうです。ぼくの　がっこうは　とても(=very)　おおきいです。そして　きれいです。がっこうは　さっぽろに　あります。

ぼくの　かばん(=bag)に　きょうかしょと　えいごの　じしょと　Ｔシャツが　あります。きょうは　げつようびです。げつようびは　えいごと　すうがくと　たいいくと　せいぶつの　じゅぎょうが　あります。ぼくは　えいごが　だいすきです(=like very much)。えいごの　せんせいは　やまだせんせいです。やまだせんせいは　せが　たかいです。そして　とても(=very)　ハンサムです。

1. たなかさんは　しゅっしんは　どこですか。

2. たなかさんの　がっこうは　おおきいですか。ちいさいですか。

3. たなかさんの　がっこうは　きれいですか。

4. たなかさんの　がっこうは　どこに　ありますか。

5. たなかさんの　かばん(=bag)に　きょうかしょが　ありますか。

6. きょうは　なんようびですか。

7. きょうは　なんの　じゅぎょうが　ありますか。

8. たなかさんの　えいごの　せんせいは　せが　たかいですか。ひくいですか。

Sample Answer

１． ほっかいどうです。

２． たなかさんの　がっこうは　とても　おおきいです。

３． そして　きれいです。

４． さっぽろに　あります。

５． きょうかしょと　えいごの　じしょと　Ｔシャツが　あります。

６． げつようびです。

７． えいごとすうがくとたいいくとせいぶつの　じゅうぎょうが　あります。

８． やまだせんせいは　せが　たかいです。そして、とてもハンサムです。

Rubric

Comprehension (1-8): Correct understanding of reading material and questions

Task Completion (1-2 pts): Completion of the task

Vocabulary (1-2 pts): Adequate and accurate use of vocabulary; colors

Language Control (1-4 pts): Control of language structure; word order, use of particles (wa, ga, o, e, ni, de etc.), tense / (adjective/verb) / present/ future. Past), affirmative / negative (verbs / adjectives), imasu/arimasu

Mechanics (1-4 pts): Accurate spelling, punctuation and diacritical mark

Section 3, Part A, Writing Assignment: 16 points

Co-3A Writing

Prepare a small paragraph describing what class you like or dislike. Write in complete sentences in Japanese and use what you have learned in this course. This assignment is worth 16 points.

Sample Answer

すきな　じゅぎょうは　かがくです。わたしは　かがくが　だいすきです。すうがくは　きらいな　じゅぎょうです。

Rubric

Task Completion (1-4 pts): Completion of the task; content appropriate, ideas well developed and well organized

Vocabulary (1-4 pts): Adequate and accurate use of vocabulary

Language Control (1-4 pts): Control of language structure; word order, use of particles (wa, ga, o, e, ni, de etc.), tense / (adjective/verb) / present/ future), negative (verbs / adjectives), ~ga suki desu. ~ga kirai desu.

Mechanics (1-4 pts): Accurate spelling, punctuation and diacritical marks

Section 3, Part B, Discussion Assignment: 16 points

Co-3B Discussion

Go to the discussion board and post a message to tell your classmates what you like or dislike. Then ask them if they like or dislike something. This assignment is worth 16 points.

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