Color is sprinkled throughout the Japanese culture and history. This picture is an example of an ukiyoe うきよえ, Japanese block wood print. It is a view of Mt. Fuji, created by Hiroshige ひろしげ, published 1859. (Source: Wikipedia)
You must keep in mind that fluency in Japanese (or any foreign language) does not happen overnight. 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 Time you will:
- describe yourself and others using adjectives
- learn to describe things using colors
- learn how to talk about basic things that might be in your school, desk or backpack
- learn how to talk about your school day
- learn how to talk about what you like or dislike
- learn katakana
Topics and Study Time
You should keep in mind that during the course of this unit, Colors, 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 previous units 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