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Japanese 102 - Lab 01 (アイスブレーカーする)

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In this lab, students will learn the rules of conversation labs at Boise State’s World Languages Resource Center (WLRC). They will then play an icebreaker game to introduce themselves to the rest of the lab. This game will cover things like their name and age, what they did over winter break, and what they often do on certain days. NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements:I can introduce myself with my name and other relevant information. I can understand questions about myself and give one-word answers.I can give one-word answers to questions about my surroundings.

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Authors: Blake Simmerman, Amber Hoye

Japanese 102 - Lab 02 (物について話す/Talking about objects)

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In this lab, students will use a word bank on the whiteboard to describe people, places, and things in the presentation slides. Students will first be asked to provide adjectives for color, positive adjectives, and negative adjectives. Students will then flip two coins to determine the sentence they will construct.NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements:I can use simple descriptions to describe people, places, and things.I can say whether an object is fast or slow, clean or dirty, etc.I can say whether an object is NOT fast or slow, clean or dirty, etc. 

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Authors: Blake Simmerman, Amber Hoye

Japanese 102 - Lab 03 (日本語/English)

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In this lab, students will practice connecting sentences with te-form by describing a handful of pictures. Pairs of students will then conduct a mock tour, with one student acting as a tour guide and the other acting like a famous historical figure. Once the tour guide has learned enough about the “famous person,” the students will then schedule a tour together, keeping in mind the information gathered from the interview. NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements:I can schedule a day’s worth of activities for another person.I can ask about someone’s preferences, including their likes and dislikes.

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Authors: Blake Simmerman, Amber Hoye

Japanese 102 - Lab 05 (サーベイ/ Survey)

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Students will survey each other to find out what they like and dislike. Students will read, ask, and answer questions, then compare and contrast their likes and dislikes with the other students. Finally, students will report their findings as a group.NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements:I can compare and contrast the qualities of places, activities, etc.私は場所やアクティビティなどを比較できます。I can ask and answer questions about my and my classmates' hobbies and interests.私は趣味と興味があることについて聞いたり答えたりできます。

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Authors: Blake Simmerman, Amber Hoye

Japanese 102 - Lab 06 (デパート/ Department Store)

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Students will discuss and contrast the American and Japanese department stores. First, students will be asked to name American department stores and the items they sell. Then, students will be introduced to Japanese department stores through pictures and a website. Afterward, students will then role-play a shopping experience at a Japanese department store as they look for items specific to their scenario.NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements:I can understand the difference between department stores in the United States and Japan.私はアメリカと日本のデパートの違いを理解できます。I can select items that correspond with everyday scenarios such as going on a date, preparing for school, etc.私は色々なシナリオによっていいアイテムを選べます。

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Authors: Blake Simmerman, Amber Hoye

Japanese 102 - Lab 07 (オークション/ Auction)

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Students will be introduced to Japanese currency via pictures and asked to say how much each is in Japanese. Then students will take part in an auction. Each student will receive at least one item that they will need to describe to the group. The rest of the group will then bid on the item using the fake money they have.NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements:I can ask and understand how much something costs.私はいくらかわかります。I can describe a variety of objects.私は色々な物を説明できます。I can purchase and sell an object. 私は買いたり、売りたりできます。 

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Authors: Blake Simmerman, Amber Hoye