AC9LJ2C04

Elaborations

• AC9LJ2C04_E1translating words and familiar phrases used in everyday situations from Japanese into English and vice versa, noticing how some words are shared between Japanese and English or do not have a direct translation, for example, ごちそうさまでした and comparing this type of expression with other languages present within the classroom
• AC9LJ2C04_E2differentiating between some formal and familiar language, for example, using おはようございます with the teacher and おはよう with classmates
• AC9LJ2C04_E3creating bilingual wall charts or picture dictionaries for Japanese words and expressions that have particular cultural meaning, such as いただきます or ただいま, using images, labels and drawings
• AC9LJ2C04_E4discussing respect and politeness in Japan and why titles, suffixes and formal/informal greetings are used, depending on the relationship between participants
• AC9LJ2C04_E5performing simple presentations for the school community that involve both Japanese and English language elements, such as a video demonstrating culturally appropriate, formal greetings, for example, みなさん、おはようございます and explaining these elements to others