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日本語1
Japanese 1
Disclosure statement August 2015
Instructor : Brad Goffe Room : 376 Text : Japanese Made Possible & Adventures in Japanese
Phone : 385-646-5400 email: [email protected]
Web Page: http://goffe.weebly.com
This class is designed for those students who are eager to acquaint themselves with the Japanese language and who want acquire an elementary ability to understand, speak, read and write Japanese. Using methods such as TPR (Total Physical Response), the natural approach, and regular teaching methods, students will attain proficiency in Japanese based on ACTFL guidelines. The American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language has established various levels of proficiency in the following areas: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing. By the end of this course, students should be able to reach the following levels:
Listening : Novice High:
Understand utterances consisting of recombinations of learned elements in familiar contexts and content (e.g., basic personal information and needs, social situations such as getting meals, receiving simple instructions and directions, and so on)/ Comprehend basic questions with words such as dare, doko, nani, itsu, nan-[counter], dooshite, donna, doo; statements; high-frequency commands; and courtesy formulas in face-to-face contexts. May require repetition and rephrasing for comprehension
Speaking : Novice Mid
Express personal meaning by combining and recombining into short statements what students know and what they hear. Begin to use some cohesive devices to make sentences longer and more complex. Communicate most accurately when talking about very familiar topics using frequently used phrases . Use, with some inconsistencies, communication strategies such as paraphrasing and asking for repetition, clarification, and translation
Reading : Novice Mid:
Recognize an increased number of vocabulary items in authentic materials such as menus, schedules, timetables, maps, and signs. Recognize the main purpose of simple practical authentic materials such as product advertisements, public signs, and information on public facilities. Understand the main ideas and most details from simple connected texts with controlled structure and vocabulary dealing with basic personal and social needs. Recognize Hiragana and Katakana as well as about 50 kanji.
Writing : Novice Mid
Meet basic writing needs such as the creation of short messages, postcards, simple notes, and diaries by hand and by word processing Begin to recombine learned vocabulary and structures to create connected simple sentences. Knows ひらがな and カタカナ。Can write with occasional errors some of the most used Kanji.
The following content areas will be covered this year:
Basic Courtesy Expressions
Classroom Objects
Numbers
Hiragana/Katakana
Days/Months
Clothing
Body Parts
Time
Family Members
Foods
Countries/Languages
Colors
Various Counters
Sports/Hobbies
Listening and Speaking skills will be stressed, but students will learn both the Hiragana and Katakana alphabets, as well as about 60 Kanji. In conjunction with the learning of the Japanese language, Japanese Culture, History, Customs, Geography, etc. will be learned. Students will be responsible for the cultural material on tests.
In addition our curriculum emphasizes integrating the 5 Cs of the National Standards for Japanese learning in the following ways:
Communication:
Interpersonal mode: Students will engage in various oral and written activities, such as role-playing etc.
Interpretive mode: Students will listen to various types of input, such as authentic and instructional videos, and oral presentations given by peers. They will also
develop reading competency through reading a variety of texts, such as formal and informal letters, essays, dialogues, diaries, and so on.
Cultures: Students engage in cultural learning through class discussions and participation
Connections: Through reading and class discussions, students explore various themes in the field of intercultural communication and develop critical understandings
of cultural differences.
Comparisons: Studentswill engage in class discussions as they compare and contrast language use and cultural practices between the target language/culture their
own, in order to develop insight into language and culture.
Communities: Encourage students to actively participate in on- and off-campus cultural events.
ACADEMIC GRADE
The academic grade in Japanese will be based on:
Homework, class work, participation -50%
Tests & Projects -50%
Extra Credit: Will only be given on a class as a whole basis. Don’t wait until the end of the quarter to save your grade with extra credit.
Late Work: No work will be accepted after the date that it is due. You will be given one late assignment pass that you can use during the quarter.
Hall Passes: you will be given 3 hall passes during the quarter to be used in emergencies. Hall passes not used at the end of the quarter will be worth extra credit.
Classroom participation is very important in learning a foreign language. It is important not only to get a good grade, but more importantly in helping you to learn the language. Participation Points will be available everyday in class, and all students will have an equal opportunity to get those points during the term.
At the end of the quarter, all points will be totaled and the following grading scale will be followed:
93= A 89= A- 87= B+ 83= B 80= B- 75= C+ 70= C 67= C- 63= D+ 58= D 55= D-
CITIZENSHIP GRADE
The school and district citizenship and attendance policies will be followed as outlined in the District Guidelines mailed this summer. Students may earn:
4―Honor 3― Good 2―Satisfactory 1― Poor 0― Failure
Three areas are considered when awarding a citizenship grade: tardies, student behavior and attendance.
TARDIES: On the 4th tardy a student will receive a 0. You can make-up tardies by showing improvement over a specified period of time. No more than 2 tardies can be made-up per term. You must be in your seat when roll is taken in order for you to be counted on time.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR: Behavior in the classroom should appreciate and consistent for learning to take place for all students in the class. Again, school regulations as outlined in the "Ti" book will be followed, along with following class rules:
ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend class everyday. There will be a reduction in citizenship grades for excessive absences. Students will receive a 1 on the first truancy, and a 0 on the second truancy. No make-up work will be available if missed while truant. The school attendance policies of more than four absences resulting in a "0" will be followed in this class.
Contract: It is assumed that now that you have read and we have discussed this disclosure that you understand the rules, procedures, and expectations outlined above. If you have questions please come and see me to make sure you know what you need to do to get a good grade in this class. Share this disclosure with you parents. I can be contacted through e-mail, phone or in person before or after school if you need more help.
When you and your parents sign below, you will be given your hall passes and emergency late assignment pass.
I have read and understand this disclosure statement:
__________________________________ ____________________________________
student / date parent / date
Student Survey:
Name: ______________________________________________ Grade: _______________
Email addresses: _________________________ __________ __________________
Yours your parent’s
Previous Language Classes:
Do you have Japanese speakers in your home?
Do you have a computer at home? Y N Internet access? Y N
Why did you take Japanese this year?
What are your interests & hobbies?
Any other concerns or information that would help me to help you to be successful in this class:
日本語1
Japanese 1
Disclosure statement August 2015
Instructor : Brad Goffe Room : 376 Text : Japanese Made Possible & Adventures in Japanese
Phone : 385-646-5400 email: [email protected]
Web Page: http://goffe.weebly.com
This class is designed for those students who are eager to acquaint themselves with the Japanese language and who want acquire an elementary ability to understand, speak, read and write Japanese. Using methods such as TPR (Total Physical Response), the natural approach, and regular teaching methods, students will attain proficiency in Japanese based on ACTFL guidelines. The American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language has established various levels of proficiency in the following areas: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing. By the end of this course, students should be able to reach the following levels:
Listening : Novice High:
Understand utterances consisting of recombinations of learned elements in familiar contexts and content (e.g., basic personal information and needs, social situations such as getting meals, receiving simple instructions and directions, and so on)/ Comprehend basic questions with words such as dare, doko, nani, itsu, nan-[counter], dooshite, donna, doo; statements; high-frequency commands; and courtesy formulas in face-to-face contexts. May require repetition and rephrasing for comprehension
Speaking : Novice Mid
Express personal meaning by combining and recombining into short statements what students know and what they hear. Begin to use some cohesive devices to make sentences longer and more complex. Communicate most accurately when talking about very familiar topics using frequently used phrases . Use, with some inconsistencies, communication strategies such as paraphrasing and asking for repetition, clarification, and translation
Reading : Novice Mid:
Recognize an increased number of vocabulary items in authentic materials such as menus, schedules, timetables, maps, and signs. Recognize the main purpose of simple practical authentic materials such as product advertisements, public signs, and information on public facilities. Understand the main ideas and most details from simple connected texts with controlled structure and vocabulary dealing with basic personal and social needs. Recognize Hiragana and Katakana as well as about 50 kanji.
Writing : Novice Mid
Meet basic writing needs such as the creation of short messages, postcards, simple notes, and diaries by hand and by word processing Begin to recombine learned vocabulary and structures to create connected simple sentences. Knows ひらがな and カタカナ。Can write with occasional errors some of the most used Kanji.
The following content areas will be covered this year:
Basic Courtesy Expressions
Classroom Objects
Numbers
Hiragana/Katakana
Days/Months
Clothing
Body Parts
Time
Family Members
Foods
Countries/Languages
Colors
Various Counters
Sports/Hobbies
Listening and Speaking skills will be stressed, but students will learn both the Hiragana and Katakana alphabets, as well as about 60 Kanji. In conjunction with the learning of the Japanese language, Japanese Culture, History, Customs, Geography, etc. will be learned. Students will be responsible for the cultural material on tests.
In addition our curriculum emphasizes integrating the 5 Cs of the National Standards for Japanese learning in the following ways:
Communication:
Interpersonal mode: Students will engage in various oral and written activities, such as role-playing etc.
Interpretive mode: Students will listen to various types of input, such as authentic and instructional videos, and oral presentations given by peers. They will also
develop reading competency through reading a variety of texts, such as formal and informal letters, essays, dialogues, diaries, and so on.
Cultures: Students engage in cultural learning through class discussions and participation
Connections: Through reading and class discussions, students explore various themes in the field of intercultural communication and develop critical understandings
of cultural differences.
Comparisons: Studentswill engage in class discussions as they compare and contrast language use and cultural practices between the target language/culture their
own, in order to develop insight into language and culture.
Communities: Encourage students to actively participate in on- and off-campus cultural events.
ACADEMIC GRADE
The academic grade in Japanese will be based on:
Homework, class work, participation -50%
Tests & Projects -50%
Extra Credit: Will only be given on a class as a whole basis. Don’t wait until the end of the quarter to save your grade with extra credit.
Late Work: No work will be accepted after the date that it is due. You will be given one late assignment pass that you can use during the quarter.
Hall Passes: you will be given 3 hall passes during the quarter to be used in emergencies. Hall passes not used at the end of the quarter will be worth extra credit.
Classroom participation is very important in learning a foreign language. It is important not only to get a good grade, but more importantly in helping you to learn the language. Participation Points will be available everyday in class, and all students will have an equal opportunity to get those points during the term.
At the end of the quarter, all points will be totaled and the following grading scale will be followed:
93= A 89= A- 87= B+ 83= B 80= B- 75= C+ 70= C 67= C- 63= D+ 58= D 55= D-
CITIZENSHIP GRADE
The school and district citizenship and attendance policies will be followed as outlined in the District Guidelines mailed this summer. Students may earn:
4―Honor 3― Good 2―Satisfactory 1― Poor 0― Failure
Three areas are considered when awarding a citizenship grade: tardies, student behavior and attendance.
TARDIES: On the 4th tardy a student will receive a 0. You can make-up tardies by showing improvement over a specified period of time. No more than 2 tardies can be made-up per term. You must be in your seat when roll is taken in order for you to be counted on time.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR: Behavior in the classroom should appreciate and consistent for learning to take place for all students in the class. Again, school regulations as outlined in the "Ti" book will be followed, along with following class rules:
- Behavior will be orderly and respectful. Improper language will not be tolerated.
- No food, drink (water excepted) allowed –except on special occasions.
- Electronic gadgets (Cell phones,game-boys, MP3 players, etc.) Must be off and kept in your bag.
- You need to bring your book, notebook, and a pencil or pen to class everyday.
- Hall passes will be issued only in emergencies or when requested from the office.
- Disruptive Behavior will result in removal of the student from class and an automatic 1 or 0 in citizenship.
- Students will be expected to participate and attend to the tasks at hand. You cannot work on other material from other classes.
- Students will be expected to do your own work on Tests and other class work. Failure to do your own work may result in a loss of credit on that piece of work, and a lower citizenship grade.
ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend class everyday. There will be a reduction in citizenship grades for excessive absences. Students will receive a 1 on the first truancy, and a 0 on the second truancy. No make-up work will be available if missed while truant. The school attendance policies of more than four absences resulting in a "0" will be followed in this class.
Contract: It is assumed that now that you have read and we have discussed this disclosure that you understand the rules, procedures, and expectations outlined above. If you have questions please come and see me to make sure you know what you need to do to get a good grade in this class. Share this disclosure with you parents. I can be contacted through e-mail, phone or in person before or after school if you need more help.
When you and your parents sign below, you will be given your hall passes and emergency late assignment pass.
I have read and understand this disclosure statement:
__________________________________ ____________________________________
student / date parent / date
Student Survey:
Name: ______________________________________________ Grade: _______________
Email addresses: _________________________ __________ __________________
Yours your parent’s
Previous Language Classes:
Do you have Japanese speakers in your home?
Do you have a computer at home? Y N Internet access? Y N
Why did you take Japanese this year?
What are your interests & hobbies?
Any other concerns or information that would help me to help you to be successful in this class: