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 Sakai
Michi and Her Family (80 minutes) |
Students
observe and understand the composition of the family of Sakai Michi
and know the names, ages, hobbies, and character of each family member,
and learn to express them in Japanese. Students observe her host family
in Hokkaido, and become aware of the influence of family on the individual.
(Option: Students draw a diagram of their own family and compare it to
Michi's family.)
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 Activity
1 |
 Worksheet
#1
Note
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Note
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 Family
Conversation (40 minutes) |
Students
should already have completed "Family," Activity 1. For the
conversation practice included in the latter part of this activity,
beginning students may speak in English. The object is to have students
imagine and express the kinds of things Sakai Michi talks about with
her own family and with her host family.
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Activity
2 |
Note
3 |
 Families
of the Seven Deai Students (80 minutes) |
Referring
to the photos, captions, and "My Story" texts, students make
introductions for the six Deai students other than Sakai Michi and
introduce them to others. Students become aware of the diversity of
the seven Deai students and their families.
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Activity
3 |
Note
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 Home
Stay (80 minutes) |
| Choosing
one family from the families of the seven Deai students, students simulate
a conversation they might have in that family if they were in a home-stay
situation with them and present it to the class. Students have a vicarious
experience of adjustment between different cultures. |
Activity
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Note
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