Read a Japanese folk tale, fairy tale, or modern story, but do not provide the ending. Challenge students to write or role-play possible endings. Have students view and listen to a selection of Japanese music videos. In small groups, students select songs and practise them for presentation at a class Karaoke Day. Show students a selection of Japanese television commercials and ask them to use viewing grids to record the names of the products, the intended audiences, and why they might buy the products.
Students then create their own commercials, using appropriate expressions from the videos.
As students develop an increasing knowledge of Japanese vocabulary, patterns, and written forms, they are able to respond orally and in writing as well as in visual representations. Assessment can focus on students' awareness of and engagement with both contemporary and traditional Japanese works. Work with students to develop criteria for their presentations on Japanese art. Previous Page Next Page Copyright 1997 All Rights Reserved. BC MOE Curriculum Branch .