Japanese ModuleStage 4 – Food and

Drinks

By Sidney M. Park & Susan S.R. An

Objectives / Out-comes

Objectives (Japanese B.O.S K-10 syllabus)

Objective – Using Language Objective – Making Linguis-

tic Connections Objective – Moving Be-

tween Cultures

Objective -Life Skills

Objective - ICT

Student Contract

C – layer: Basic Understand-ing

What BASIC new knowledge do I need them to know/ learn?

Objectives: 2. MBC.1: A student explores relationships between lan-

guages 1. UL.1: A student recognises and responds to words,

phrases and simple sentences in spoken Japanese 2. UL.2:A student identifies and responds to key words,

phrases and simple sentences in context in written Japanese LS. UL. 1: A student recognises words and phrases in Japan-

ese LS.MBC. 1: A student experiences cultural diversity LS. MLC. 4: A student explores ways in which meaning is

conveyed by written language

C – layer continue…

Some assignment choices for each objec-tive

Make 8 vocabulary flash cards using the vocabulary terms from this unit

Do find-a-word worksheet from Activity sheet 1 Draw pictures and label pictures for the given Japanese

food and drink vocabulary Activity sheet 2 Read Manga (Activity sheet 3) and do given comprehen-

sion questions in English Watch DVD on Japanese dining and take notes Make a recipe for your favorite Japanese food Pass multiple choice grammar and vocabulary quiz – all

Example 1: Draw and Label

Example 2: Manga (W. X. Kusumoto Obento Deluxe 2002 :page 82 – 84)

B – layer : Activities

How can they apply this new information to previous informa-tion? Apply, compare, manipulate, demonstrate

Objectives: 3. UL. 3: A student interacts with others by sharing key points of

information in Japanese 3. MBC. 2:A student demonstrates understanding of significant

cultural values and practices in Japanese-speaking communities. 4. MLC. 1:A student demonstrates understanding of the interde-

pendence of language and culture L.S. MLC. 2: A student explores ways in which meaning is con-

veyed by nonverbal communication LS. MLC. 3: A student explores ways in which meaning is con-

veyed by spoken language LS. UL. 2: A student uses Japanese to interact in everyday activit-

ies

B – layer continue…

Choose one of the following. These must be done in class as a group of 3 to 4

Present a role-play in Japanese on dining out at a Japanese restaurant.

Pretend your group has opened a new Japa-nese Restaurant.

Make an A3 poster advertising a traditional Ja-panese food festival and present to the class.

A – layer : Analyse / Debate on current issue

What debatable issue in the real world deals with this topic? Current events, debates, leadership decision

Objectives: 4. UL.2 : A student demonstrates understanding of the main

ideas and supporting detail in written texts and responds ap-propriately

4. MLC. 1: A student demonstrates understanding of the impor-tance of appropriate use of language in diverse contexts

4. MBC. 2:A student demonstrates knowledge of key features of the culture of Japanese-speaking communities.

LS. MLC. 4: A student explores ways in which meaning is con-veyed by written language

LS. MBC. 2: A student explores own and other cultures LS. MBC. 3: A student recognises the contribution of different

cultures to Australian society.

A – layer continue…

Choose one of the following.

Write a feature article on whaling in Japan. Write an email to a friend discussing the

cultural differences in dining between Ja-panese culture and your own culture.

Create a manga illustrating a “culture shock” related to dining. For example: us-ing chopsticks, slurping, table answers, greetings.

Accountability

Several ways to access student learning of the objectives

Using flash cards drill shown vocabulary (as a class and individual)

Calligraphy activity (learn kanji) Dictation quiz Fill-in-gap activities Cultural based activity: How to use chop-sticks, table

manners etc. Speaking activity: Find-someone who.., Role-play within

their group, ask and answer questions to each other Listen and respond to the given questions Fill in a table with verbs in different forms Homework booklet: various class task related exercises Unit test: this will be taken on the last day of the unit

Example: Chopstick manners

The End

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