Elementary Japanese II (Diversity)

Carry on a short conversation about personal interests including things they did, are doing and plan to do. 

Ask and answer a variety of questions giving reasons for the answers.

Exchange personal preferences and feelings.

Express agreement and disagreement.

Read and respond to level-appropriate written materials on a broader range of familiar topics.

Identify the main idea and demonstrate understanding of key words and phrases from selected authentic materials.

Demonstrate understanding of spoken and written language that incorporates familiar vocabulary and structures.

Write guided compositions on familiar topics in present and past time frames.

Examine the similarities and differences between the target cultures and the student’s own culture with topics such as holidays, food, travel and shopping.

Identify and describe contributions from the target cultures such as artwork, architecture, music, dance and literature.