Japanese 1 Semester 1 - Aventa Learning



Japanese 1 Semester 1

Unit 1: Greeting

Section 1, Part B, Oral Assignment: 16 points

GR-Oral

Now that you have had time to practice the hiragana song. Record yourself singing the song and submit it to your teacher. This assignment is worth 16 points.

Hiragana Song

|あ、い、う、え、おはよう1 |a, i, u, e, ohayoo1 |

|か、き、く、け、こんにちは2 |ka, ki, ku, ke, kon’nichiwa2 |

|さ、し、す、せ、そうしましょう3 |sa, shi, su, se, soo shimashoo3 |

|た、ち、つ、て、ともだち4 |ta, chi, tsu, te, tomodachi4 |

|な、に、ぬ、ね、のんびり5 |na, ni, nu, ne, nonbiri5 |

|は、ひ、ふ、へ、ほっかいどう6 |ha, hi, fu, he, hokkaidoo6 |

|ま、み、む、め、もうすこし7 |ma, mi, mu, me, moo sukoshi7 |

|や、い、ゆ、え、よろしく8 |ya, i, yu, e, yoroshiku8 |

|ら、り、る、れ、ろくじ9 |ra, ri, ru, re, rokuji9 |

|「わ」と「を」と「ん」で |‘wa’ to ‘o’ to ‘n’ de |

|ひらがな、おわり10。 |hiragana, owari10. |

Rubric

Pronunciation: Produce Japanese sounds correctly (1-8pts)

Pronounce Japanese words with proper intonation and accent (1-4 pts)

Fluency: Sing the song with appropriate speed without sudden stop and go (1-4 pts)

Section 1, Part B, Writing Assignment: 16 points

GR-IB Writing

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.

Sample Answer

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

Section 1, Part B, Discussion Assignment: 8 points

GR-1B Discussion

Talk About It

Super! You are doing a great job. Are you curious to know who else is taking this course at this time? It's time for your first discussion for the class. Go to the discussion area and post a brief introduction of yourself in English, telling where you are from, why you are taking Japanese, and other appropriate information. After others have posted, return and ask at least one other student two questions. When someone has asked you questions, answer them. This Assignment is worth 8 Points.

Introduction should include self-introduction (name, age, grade, where s/he is from, hobbies, special interests, etc.) It should also includes the reasons why s/he is taking Japanese.

Section 1, Part E, Discussion Assignment: 8 points

Gr-1E Discussion

Go to the discussion area and greet your classmates in Japanese. Using what you have learned so far, say your name and where you are from. Ask two questions and use an appropriate farewell in Japanese. You may type in English alphabet.

This assignment is worth 8 points.

Sample Answer

Ohayoo gozaimasu. / konnichiwa / konbanwa.

(Watashi wa) name desu.

Shusshin wa hometown desu.

Sayoonara / shitsurei shimasu / Jaa mata…

Section 1, Part F, Writing Assignment: 16 points

GR-1F Writing

Typing Hiragana あ～そ

Let's type hiragana now. Your computer has already had the Japanese language set up, right?

First, start a word processing software such as MS-Word. Do you see "EN" button on the bottom right of your screen, or the Language bar at the top? Click on the button and select Japanese language "JP." Choose "Hiragana" ひらがな (H) through the 'Input Mode", and you will see the button あ for typing in hiragana. After typing, hit the "Enter" key. Are you ready?

1. Type "aiueo."

2. Type "kakikukeko."

3. Type "sashisuseso" or "sasisuseso."

Type the following words.

a. e (picture)

b. ka (mosquito)

c. ai (love)

d. eki (station)

e. ushi (cow)

f. kao (face)

g. sake (rice wine)

h. isu (chair)

i. okashi (sweets)

This assignment is worth 16 points.

Answer

1. あいうえお

2. かきくけこ

3. さしすせそ

4.

a.　え

b.　か

c.　あい

d.　えき

e.　うし

f.　かお

g.　さけ

h.　いす

i.　おかし

Rubric

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

Mechanics (1-16 pts): Accurate spelling

Section 1, Part G, Speaking Assignment: 16 points

Gr-1G Speaking

Make a simple recording introducing yourself in Japanese. Imagine you are talking to your new friend, たなかさん Tanaka san. Include your name, where you are from and where you live in your introduction. Ask two questions using the appropriate forms, and close with an appropriate closing. This assignment is worth 16 Points.

Sample Answer

Tanaka-san, Name desu. Shusshin wa place desu. Place ni sunde imasu. Shusshin wa doko desu ka. Doko ni sunde imasu ka?

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 sudden stop and go (1-4 pts)

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

Language Control (1-4 pts): Word order, form of address and their usage (san, kun), Use of particles (wa, ga, o, e, ni, de etc.)

Section 2, Part A, Writing Assignment: 16 points

Gr-2A Writing

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.

Sample Answer

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

Section 2, Part B, Speaking Assignment: 16 points

Gr-2B Speaking

Are you remembering to repeat and practice speaking Japanese as much as you can? In order to see how you are doing, record your voice for your teacher by doing the voice assignment. In this assignment, give your name in Japanese and then verbally greet your teacher and ask two questions in Japanese. This assignment is worth 16 Points.

Sample Answer

Ohayo gozaimasu / konnichiwa / konbanwa

Name desu.

Onamae wan nan desu ka

Shusshin wa doko desu ka

Doko ni sunde imasu ka

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 sudden stop and go (1-4 pts)

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

Language Control (1-4 pts): Word order, form of address and their usage (san, kun), Use of particles (wa, ga, o, e, ni, de etc.)

Section 2, Part C, Writing Assignment: 16 points

Gr-2C Writing

Typing Hiragana あ～ほ

Let’s type again to practice your new hiragana.

[How to choose Japanese as an input language]

1. Start a 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 words phonetically and then hit the “Enter” key.

[Typing instructions]

1. Type “tachitsuteto” or “tatituteto.”

2. Type “naninuneno.”

3. Type “hahifuheho” or "hahihuheho."

Type the following words.

a. te (hand)

b. tsuki (moon)

c. niku (meat)

d. neko (cat)

e. hito (person)

f. uchi (house)

g. tako (octopus)

h. fune (ship)

i. kuchi (mouth)

j. soto (outside)

k. sakana (fish)

This assignment is worth 16 points.

Answer

１．たちつてと

２．なにぬねの

３．はひふへほ

4.

a. て　

b. つき

c. にく　

d. ねこ　

e. ひと　

f. うち　

g. たこ　

h. ふね　

i. くち　

j. そと　

k. さかな

Rubric

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

Mechanics (1-16 pts): Accurate spelling

Section 3, Part B, Writing Assignment: 16 points

Gr-3B Writing

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.

Sample Answer

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

Section 3, Part B, Speaking Assignment: 16 points

Gr-3B Speaking

Once you are feeling very confident with your skills in talking about another person, it is time to make a recording for your teacher. Select two people that you can talk about. You may want to use their name or their relationship to you (せんせい、ともだち). Compose three sentences about each one of these people. Tell your teacher in a recording the following information: What their names are, where each one lives and where each is from. Be sure to use complete sentences. This assignment is worth 16 points.

Sample Answer

(Kochira wa) Tom-san desu. Tomu-san wa watashi no tomodachi desu. Tomu-san no shusshin wa New York desu. Ima, Los Angeles ni sunde imasu.

Katie-san wa watashi no gaaru furendo desu. Katie-san no shusshin wa Chicago desu. Ima, Boston ni sunde imasu.

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

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

Language Control (1-4 pts: Word order, form of address and their usage (san, kun), Use of particles (wa, ga, o, e, ni, de etc.), tense (present/future), affirmative.

Section 3, Part C, Writing Assignment: 16 points

Gr-3C Writing

Typing Hiragana あ～ん

Let’s type again to practice your new hiragana ま～ん. [How to choose Japanese as an input language]

1. Start a 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.

Type words phonetically and then hit the “Enter” key.

[Typing instructions}

1. Type “mamimumemo.”

2. Type “yayuyo.”

3. Type “rarirurero.”

4. Type “wawonn.”

Type the following words.

a. me (eye)

b. mimi (ear)

c. atama (head)

d. kuruma (car)

e. uma (horse)

f. sakura (cherry blossom)

g. kaeru (frog)

h. heya (room)

i. yuki (snow)

j. hare (sunny)

k. taiikukan (gym)

This assignment is worth 16 points.

1. まみむめも　

2. やゆよ

3. らりるれろ　

4. わをん　

5.

a. め　

b. みみ　

c. あたま　

d. くるま　

e. うま　

f. さくら　

g. かえる　

h. へや

i. ゆき　

j. はれ　

k. たいいくかん

Rubric

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

Mechanics (1-16 pts): Accurate spelling

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