Students share this information with classmates, and list the strategies on a class chart displayed in the room. Have students read simple newspaper headlines and view newscasts to gain some understanding of various current events. Then ask them to create their own brief newscasts of school events for public address announcements. Suggest that students research community or business organizations that offer services in Japanese. Have them each select the most interesting organization and write a short letter requesting information about the services offered.
Students then present their information to the class.
Assessment focusses increasingly on the facility with which students use and share detailed information and resources. Have students regularly review and update their records with partners. Next Page Copyright 1997 All Rights Reserved. BC MOE Curriculum Branch .