In this unit, we are going to talk about days and dates. You will learn some dates that are special days of celebration in Japan, such as Oshogatsu, New Year, above, where people visit temples to pray for good luck in the new year.
You must keep in mind that fluency in Japanese (or any foreign language) does not happen over night. It may seem to be a very slow process to you but it is one that is achieved the more you practice and seek ways to use your new skills.
In Calendar and Numbers you have the following Can Do Tasks:
- talk about the day of the week
- learn the numbers 0-31
- talk about the date
- talk about what things you like to do on different days
- talk about your birthday
- learn about several cultural aspects of Japan
- learn about additional hiragana characters and sounds
- learn to identify someone or something
- learn to ask yes or no questions
As you work, keep in mind the symbols that will help you to remember what it is you are going to be doing throughout the course. If you have forgotten those, you can look back at them to keep them in mind.
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Topics and Study Time
You should keep in mind that during the course of this unit, Calendar and Numbers, you should spend time doing the following daily:
- At least 15 minutes daily vocabulary activities, drilling vocabulary (flashcards).
- Practicing hiragana.
- Going back to review any vocabulary from Greetings as a warm-up activity.
Graded Assignments will have the checkmark icon next to the title.
To locate the most current assignment instructions and to submit your completed work, please go to your Section Assignments folders in Schoology. You will complete the following types of graded assignments in this unit:
- Grammar Notes
- Oral Assignments
- Writing Assignments
- Discussion Assignments
- Speaking Assignments
- Section Quizzes
- TPR Quizzes
- Unit Exam