Possible learning experiences

Engage the learners in a range of activities involving listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and presenting/performing. Experiences could include:

• viewing photos of signs written in Japanese script;
• deciphering Japanese realia such as menus, brochures, advertisements, and maps;
• experiencing Japanese food and etiquette;
• engaging in craft activities relating to festivals and seasons;
• adding to their Japanese profile for electronic exchange of information;
• creating a product that they sell to others in shopping role plays (cross curricular work – technology);
• viewing/presenting role plays/skits;
• writing, answering, and collating surveys;
• peer teaching kana and kanji, creating stories or pictures to use as mnemonics;
• playing card games such as かるた、dominoes, or memory/matching games;
• keeping a diary/blog in Japanese;
• creating vocabulary or kana tests for themselves or their peers;
• self and peer evaluation of learning and future needs;
• giving each other feedback using formulaic expressions as negotiated previously within the class (rubric/criteria);
• producing story booklets to share with others;
• listening to, viewing, and singing Japanese songs, and making up songs relating to counting;
• listening and responding to simple, authentic Japanese sound files;
• viewing and responding to videos, DVDs, or presentations in Japanese and/or about Japan
• creating and reading まんが;
• making links with the local Japanese community by inviting Japanese people into the class to share their expertise and experience;
• encouraging students to notice Japanese influences in their community;
• making links with other schools with an interest in Japan or Japanese language, or schools in Japan.

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