Monthly Archives: October 2020

Thurs. Oct. 15

Posted on by

Japanese 9

Please check the All Students information and the one for YOUR group

ALL STUDENTS INFORMATION

  • Please try and have Japanese enabled on your computer…for Wednesday
  • Please check the website on your ‘off day’ for possible instructions/information

TUESDAY/FRIDAY GROUP for Friday Oct 16

MONDAY/THURSDAY GROUP for MONDAY OCT. 19

  • p18 Nonki story – answer the questions …audio of the story is below.
  • p26 All questions. Note A-D are about breakfast, E-F are about lunch and G-I are about dinner
  • p32 Text story – answer the questions about the story in English  – audio of the story is below
  • Nonki story audio
  • Text story audio

 

JAPANESE 11

MON/THURS GROUP for Friday Oct. 16

TUES/FRI GROUP For FRIDAY OCT. 16

  • For FRIDAY
    • There will be a short assignment for Wednesday...due Wednesday please.
    • Story from Tuesday
    • Unit book work from Tuesday

 

 

 

Wed. Oct 14

Posted on by

Japanese 9

For THURSDAY OCT. 15

  • Learning check – writing the food and drinks in Japanese Here is the Quizlet
  • page 22 – fill in – in English – what Nonki eats
  • page 23 – For each person tell ONE thing that they eat for a meal. And what ONE thing that they drink. In 2 sentences.
    • EG For dinner, she eats sushi. And she drinks tea.
    • ばんごはんに　すしを　たべます。　そして、　おちゃを　のみます。
  • page 26 – A, E, G only – answer the question in Japanese

JAPANESE 11

Please check the All Students information and the one for YOUR group

ALL STUDENTS

WED. OCTOBER 14 – There will be a REQUIRED review and self-quiz for Wednesday. This will review Groups, the てForm, Plainます. This is MANDATORY and DUE WEDNESDAY. Here’s the information. For each concept there is a visual, I talk about the visual and there is a video review…here it is…

If you want to review anything I am happy to go over it with you tomorrow afternoon. Just send me an email and suggest a time (between 1:15 and 2:30) and tell me what you want to review and I will set up a private Teams channel to meet in. Really! Happy to do this…It’s kind of my job!!

MON/THURS GROUP for THURS OCT 15

TUES/FRI GROUP For FRIDAY OCT. 16

  • For FRIDAY
    • There will be a short assignment for Wednesday...due Wednesday please.
    • Story from Tuesday
    • Unit book work from Tuesday

 

 

 

Tues. Oct. 13

Posted on by

Japanese 9

For WEDNESDAY OCT. 14

  • Learning check – do you recognize the food/drink when you hear it? Here is the Quizlet
  • Story page 11 read and fill in Nonki’s information on what he likes…audio of story below
  • 5 sentences to hand in….so a separate piece of paper..I want to know what food/drink you love, like, don’t like much, dislike and hate and the reason why….
  • Example 　　とても　おいしい　ですから、　すしが　だいすき　です。Because it is really delicious, I love sushi.
  • Nonki story ….page 11

JAPANESE 11

Please check the All Students information and the one for YOUR group

ALL STUDENTS

There will be a REQUIRED short assignment and self-quiz for Wednesday. This will review Groups, the てForm, Plainます and even the fancy “I am able to”. This is MANDATORY. I will be offering a review via video prior to that…watch this space!

If you want to review anything I am happy to go over it with you tomorrow afternoon. Just send me an email and suggest a time (between 1:15 and 2:30) and tell me what you want to review and I will set up a private Teams channel to meet in. Really! Happy to do this…It’s kind of my job!!

MON/THURS GROUP for THURS OCT 15

TUES/FRI GROUP For FRIDAY OCT. 16

  • For FRIDAY
    • There will be a short assignment for Wednesday.
    • Story from Tuesday
    • Unit book work from Tuesday

 

 

 

Fri. Oct. 9

Posted on by

Japanese 9

For TUESDAY OCT. 13

  • Family and Friends Book AND Rubric are due
  • Page 4 of the new unit book – look at the food words we did today and beside each put …
    • Two check marks if you LOVE it　　だいすき　です。
    • One check mark if you LIKE it　　　すき　です。
    • a line — if you DON’T LIKE IT MUCH　あまり　すきじゃない　です。
    • X if you dislike it　　きらい　です。
    • XX if you really do not like it 　だいきらい　です。

JAPANESE 11

Please check the All Students information and the one for YOUR group

MON/THURS GROUP for THURS OCT 15

TUES/FRI GROUP For TUESDAY OCT 13

 

 

 

Thurs. Oct. 8

Posted on by

Japanese 9

For FRIDAY OCT 9

  1. Family and Friends Book – we will continue to work on this tomorrow. Board NOTES from TUESDAY: Family book notes　and project information GR 9 FAMILY BOOK PROJECT for posting
  2. FRIDAY – READING ASSESSMENT AND WRITING ASSESSMENT (I am hoping that you don’t need a chart – but will provide if needed.)
    1. Reading:
        1. Quizlet link for READING
        2. Extra practice sheet with answer key from Tuesday
        3. Extra practice sheet with answer key from Wednesday (puzzle 6.1 key WB 6.1 PUZZLE KEY)
    2. For Writing
        1. SAMPLE ANSWERS for Writing (and speaking with me) FF sample writing and oral answers
        2. Blank copy of the assessment for practice family friends written blank

 

JAPANESE 11

Please check the All Students information and the one for YOUR group

ALL STUDENTS A copy of the video from today’s Oral Tips is on the Q’s for Sensei channel. Please open the Powerpoint link to see the notes AND to see the assigned work for today… Today’s Powerpoint notes link

MON/THURS GROUP for THURS OCT 15

TUES/FRI GROUP For FRIDAY OCT 9

  • Due for Friday Oct 9\
    • Interpersonal oral …discussing favourite characters,regular after school activities and what we like to do etc. Strategies for asking for and assisting and ways to sustain a conversation (follow-ups) will be key
    • Sumo!
      • Video – Sumo Rankings – p27
      • Video – Sumo Prize Money – p 29
      • Video – Mawashi Introduction p25
    • WEDNESDAY’S assigned work (assigned on Powerpoint) – Wajima article and Sumo Hair

 

 

Wed. Oct 7

Posted on by

Japanese 9

For THURSDAY OCT. 8

  1. Family and Friends Book – we will continue to work on this tomorrow. Board NOTES from TUESDAY: Family book notes　and project information GR 9 FAMILY BOOK PROJECT for posting
  2. THURSDAY – LISTENING ASSESSMENT – PETS, DESCRIBING WORDS, FAMILY MEMBERS, NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN FAMILY  Quizlet link
  3. FRIDAY – READING ASSESSMENT AND WRITING ASSESSMENT (I am hoping that you don’t need a chart – but will provide if needed.)
    1. Reading:
        1. Quizlet link for READING
        2. Extra practice sheet with answer key from Tuesday
        3. Extra practice sheet with answer key from Wednesday (puzzle 6.1 key WB 6.1 PUZZLE KEY)
    2. For Writing
        1. SAMPLE ANSWERS for Writing (and speaking with me) FF sample writing and oral answers
        2. Blank copy of the assessment for practice family friends written blank
  1. The song… and a Google Drive link

 

JAPANESE 11

Please check the All Students information and the one for YOUR group

ALL STUDENTS A copy of the video from today’s Oral Tips is on the Q’s for Sensei channel. Please open the Powerpoint link to see the notes AND to see the assigned work for today… Today’s Powerpoint notes link

MON/THURS GROUP for THURS OCT 8

  • Due for Thursday
    • Interpersonal oral …discussing favourite characters,regular after school activities and what we like to do etc. Strategies for asking for and assisting and ways to sustain a conversation (follow-ups) will be key
    • Sumo!
      1. Video – Sumo Rankings – p27
      2. Video – Sumo Prize Money – p 29
      3. Video – Mawashi Introduction p25
    • WEDNESDAY’S assigned work (assigned on Powerpoint)

TUES/FRI GROUP For FRIDAY OCT 9

  • Due for Friday Oct 9\
    • Interpersonal oral …discussing favourite characters,regular after school activities and what we like to do etc. Strategies for asking for and assisting and ways to sustain a conversation (follow-ups) will be key
    • Sumo!
      • Video – Sumo Rankings – p27
      • Video – Sumo Prize Money – p 29
      • Video – Mawashi Introduction p25
    • WEDNESDAY’S assigned work (assigned on Powerpoint)

 

 

Tues. Oct. 6

Posted on by

Japanese 9

For WEDNESDAY OCT 7

  1. Learning Check – Family words – Two things – you will be asked TO MATCH the formal （おーwords) with the English meaning AND you will be asked TO WRITE (hopefully without a chart) the ‘MY family’ words for the family members (eg. はは for mother) For example “mother” おかあさん (match) はは (you write) – Quizlet link
  2. Practice Reading….profiles on page 22 – JUST WRITE IN ENGLISH IN POINT FORM – IGNORE THE INSTRUCTIONS…. and check your own answers…answer key is here: FF Page 22 answer key
  3. Family and Friends Book – we will continue to work on this tomorrow. Board NOTES from TUESDAYFamily book notes
  4. THURSDAY – LISTENING ASSESSMENT – PETS, DESCRIBING WORDS, FAMILY MEMBERS, NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN FAMILY  Quizlet link
  5. FRIDAY – READING ASSESSMENT AND WRITING ASSESSMENT (I am hoping that you don’t need a chart – but will provide if needed.) Quizlet link for READING and SAMPLE ANSWERS for Writing (and speaking with me) FF sample writing and oral answers and a blank copy of the assessment for practice family friends written blank
  6. The song… and a Google Drive link

JAPANESE 11

Please check the All Students information and the one for YOUR group

ALL STUDENTS I will be online on Wednesday OCT 7 at 1pm to talk tips for the Interpersonal Oral…and after that you are welcome to book an appointment for assistance..  EMAIL me and and ASK for one of the appointments. We meet privately on Teams on Wednesday. I am happy to answer your questions, go over Plain forms, TE forms, things that came up on your writing…Please tell me what you want to accomplish during that time (eg Sensei I’d like to go over Te forms…). Appointment times available Wednesday are below – if it says BOOKED it is taken (I am also available at other times….just ask)

    • 1:30-BOOKED, 1:45-BOOKED, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00

MON/THURS GROUP for THURS OCT 8

  • Due for Thursday
    • Interpersonal oral …discussing favourite characters,regular after school activities and what we like to do etc. Strategies for asking for and assisting and ways to sustain a conversation (follow-ups) will be key
    • Sumo!
      1. Video – Sumo Rankings – p27
      2. Video – Sumo Prize Money – p 29
      3. Video – Mawashi Introduction p25

TUES/FRI GROUP For FRIDAY OCT 9

  • Due for Friday Oct 9
    • Interpersonal oral …discussing favourite characters,regular after school activities and what we like to do etc. Strategies for asking for and assisting and ways to sustain a conversation (follow-ups) will be key
    • Sumo!
      • Video – Sumo Rankings – p27
      • Video – Sumo Prize Money – p 29
      • Video – Mawashi Introduction p25

 

 

 

Mon. Oct. 5

Posted on by

Japanese 9

For TUESDAY Oct 6

  1. Learning Check – Describing words – you will hear the word in Japanese…you will match it to the picture! Quizlet of course
  2. If you are coming in for pets….9:15 please…
  3. Page 32 – read and write down what you learn – point form in English
  4. Page 24 – fill in words and find in word search. Note for ‘people’ use the kanji人　Audio for page 32

 

Japanese 11

Please check the All Students information and the one for YOUR group

MON/THURS GROUP for MONDAY (Oct 5)

  • Due for Thursday
    • We are heading towards an interpersonal oral …discussing favourite characters,regular after school activities and what we like to do etc. Strategies for asking for and assisting and ways to sustain a conversation (follow-ups) will be key
    • Wednesday – I will talk briefly about the oral and give tips
    • Want some assistance???   EMAIL me and we can meet privately on Teams on Wednesday and ASK for one of the appointments.I am happy to go over Plain forms, TE forms, things that came up on your writing…Appointment times available Wednesday (I am also available at other times….just ask)

      • 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00
    • Sumo!
      1. Video – Sumo Rankings – p27
      2. Video – Sumo Prize Money – p 29
      3. Video – Mawashi Introduction p25

TUES/FRI GROUP For TUESDAY (Oct 6)

  • Due for Tuesday October 6
    1. POP Check-In corrections due
    2. Kanji Learning Check – you have it already on page 8….that’s it…You may choose FM (write kanji/meaning) or M (write how to say/meaning)!!! Quizlet link to practice too
    3. 3 Truths and a Lie – 4 things about you 1 of them false! using the こと expressions – like/don’t like to do, can/can’t do, good/poor at, opinion ……
    4. Sumo!
      1. Readings Book – page 23 – fill in for yourself then watch the video and see how you did (video links on Sumo Resources page under Japanese 11 menu above)
      2. Readings Book – page 24 – watch the video “Could You Be A Sumo Wrestler?” then record 5 key facts
      3. Readings Book – page 6-11 – read about Sumo and on page 30 of our Sumo Readings Book prepare 7 things (in English) that you learned. Vocabulary is on page 27&28 of your UNIT BOOK  and an Audio of the recording is on the Sumo Resources Page (under the Japanese 11 Resources menu above)

 

 

 

Friday Oct. 2

Posted on by

Japanese 9

For MONDAY Oct 5

  1. Learning Check – Pets – writing the question ‘do you have a pet’ saying ‘yes I have a dog’ and cat, horse, bird, goldfish, mouse, snake, rabbit. Of course there’s a Quizlet to help you!
  2. Zodiac Reading Due Monday
  3. LISTENING (TRACKS ARE AT END OF THIS POST)
    1. Unit book – page 9 ex 10 Listen and fill in what you hear
    2. Unit book – page 17 ex 10 Listen and fill in what you hear
  4. READING Unit book – page 12 TOP part – read about Nonki’s family and draw his ‘family tree’ (like on p13)  on the bottom of page 19 (blank) -AUDIO IS ALSO BELOW

Page 9 ex 10

Page 17 ex 10

Nonki’s family

 

 

Japanese 11

Please check the All Students information and the one for YOUR group

MON/THURS GROUP for MONDAY (Oct 5)

  • Due for Monday
    1. POP Check-In corrections due
    2. Kanji Learning Check – you have it already on page 8….that’s it…You may choose FM (write kanji/meaning) or M (write how to say/meaning)!!! Quizlet link to practice too
    3. 3 Truths and a Lie – 4 things about you 1 of them false! using the こと expressions – like/don’t like to do, can/can’t do, good/poor at, opinion ……
    4. Sumo!
      1. Readings Book – page 23 – fill in for yourself then watch the video and see how you did (video links on Sumo Resources page under Japanese 11 menu above)
      2. Readings Book – page 24 – watch the video “Could You Be A Sumo Wrestler?” then record 5 key facts
      3. Readings Book – page 6-11 – read about Sumo and on page 30 of our Sumo Readings Book prepare 7 things (in English) that you learned. Vocabulary is on page 27&28 of your UNIT BOOK  and an Audio of the recording is on the Sumo Resources Page (under the Japanese 11 Resources menu above)

TUES/FRI GROUP For TUESDAY (Oct 6)

  • Due for Tuesday October 6
    1. POP Check-In corrections due
    2. Kanji Learning Check – you have it already on page 8….that’s it…You may choose FM (write kanji/meaning) or M (write how to say/meaning)!!! Quizlet link to practice too
    3. 3 Truths and a Lie – 4 things about you 1 of them false! using the こと expressions – like/don’t like to do, can/can’t do, good/poor at, opinion ……
    4. Sumo!
      1. Readings Book – page 23 – fill in for yourself then watch the video and see how you did (video links on Sumo Resources page under Japanese 11 menu above)
      2. Readings Book – page 24 – watch the video “Could You Be A Sumo Wrestler?” then record 5 key facts
      3. Readings Book – page 6-11 – read about Sumo and on page 30 of our Sumo Readings Book prepare 7 things (in English) that you learned. Vocabulary is on page 27&28 of your UNIT BOOK  and an Audio of the recording is on the Sumo Resources Page (under the Japanese 11 Resources menu above)

 

 

 

Thurs. Oct 1

Posted on by

Japanese 9

  • For Friday Oct. 2
    • Learning Check – match the day of month with how to say it…Quizlet LINK
    • Page 16　bottom part – just do the people – don’t do the last line (katakana) and don’t do for you
    • Page 20 – there are 5 there -pick any 4. For each give their pet, the pet’s name and how they are described.  Give the people a name
      • EG
        • person’s pet: けんいちの　ペットは　あひる　です。
        • name: なまえは　ガーコです。
        • describing: かわいい　です。
    • Zodiac Reading Due Monday
    • Hiragana Quizlet LINK
    • EMERGENCY RELEASE FORM RETURNED BY FRIDAY PLEASE

Japanese 11

Please check the All Students information and the one for YOUR group

MON/THURS GROUP for MONDAY next week (Oct 5)

  • Due for Monday
    • POP Check-In corrections due
    • Kanji Learning Check – you have it already on page 8….that’s it…practice writing – you will get the exact same ‘quiz’ next class!!! Okay here’s a Quizlet link to practice too
    • 3 Truths and a Lie – 4 things about you 1 of them false! using the こと expressions – like/don’t like to do, can/can’t do, good/poor at, opinion ……
    • Sumo!
      • Readings Book – page 23 – fill in for yourself then watch the video and see how you did (video links on Sumo Resources page under Japanese 11 menu above)
      • Readings Book – page 24 – watch the video “Could You Be A Sumo Wrestler?” then record 5 key facts
      • Readings Book – page 6-11 – read about Sumo and on page 30 of our Sumo Readings Book prepare 7 things (in English) that you learned. Vocabulary is on page 27&28 of your UNIT BOOK  and an Audio of the recording is on the Sumo Resources Page under the Japanese 11 Resources menu above)

TUES/FRI GROUP For TUESDAY next week (Oct 6)

  • Due for Tuesday
    • POP Check-In corrections due