Adventures in Japanese 4
Chapter 6
Name___________________
でんとうてき
てんじかい
伝統的な日本文化の展示会を開こう！
In this unit we have explored different aspects of traditional Japanese
culture. Now it is time for you to become the class resident expert on a
topic that you find especially interesting. You will share your expertise with
your classmates and other guests at a special 日本文化の展示会 (Japanese
Traditional Culture Exhibition).
Process:
1. Select an area of traditional Japanese culture to study in-depth.
ぼんさい
にほんけんちく
とうげい
Suggested topics:茶道、盆栽、生け花、日本庭園、日本建築、陶芸、
しょどう
書道
Useful website: http://www.sabotenweb.com/bookmarks/culture.html
2. Research your topic in English and Japanese.
3. Obtain/create an effective visual or artifact related to your topic to
be displayed at the exhibit.
4. Type a report in Japanese that will accompany your visual or artifact
at the exhibit.
5. Prepare a shorter spoken version of your report to present to exhibit
guests. Memorize this so that you can deliver it smoothly. Also, be
prepared to answer questions from visitors.
6. Day of the TENJIKAI: Our classroom will be transformed into an
exhibit hall. Your visual/artifact will be displayed with your report.
You will deliver your explanation to small, rotating groups of
classmates and guests.
7. You will also visit your classmates’ exhibits and complete a datacollection sheet regarding their displays and presentations.
JAPANESE REPORT RUBRIC
がんばって！
0-3
よくやった！
4-5
すばらしい！！
6-7
Provides thoughtful,
detailed and accurate
information about the
subject and includes the
use of at least 3
grammar points from CH
6;
400-600 characters
Variety of
words/expressions (old &
new); used effectively
and correctly
Variety of sentence
structures (old and new)
used correctly and
appropriately; very minor
errors that do not
interfere with
comprehension
Shows mastery in
written language,
spelling, and use of kanji,
punctuation. No mixing
of plain and polite forms.
Easy and interesting to
read.
Content
Provides little
information or
inaccurate information;
no detail; less than 300
characters
Provides accurate
information about the
subject; some detail; 1-2
grammar points from CH
6; 300-400 characters
Vocabulary
Limited range; frequent
errors in choice and
usage
Adequate range;
occasional errors of
word usage and choice
Language
Frequent use of
incorrect grammar which
interfered with
comprehension
Mostly correct use of old
and new sentence
structures with some
errors interfering with
comprehension
Mechanics
Frequent errors in
Occasional errors in
spelling, kanji, and
spelling, kanji, and
punctuation. Frequent
punctuation. Some
mixing of plain and polite mixing of plain and polite
forms.
forms.
Difficult to read;
Requires more effort on
demonstrates minimal
the part of the reader;
awareness of audience
poor transitions,
and task
repetitious
VISUAL/ARTIFACT RUBRIC
Overall
がんばって！
0-4
Visuals/artifacts are
small and fail to engage
the visitor
よくやった！
5-7
Display is appropriate
and helpful to
understanding the topic
すばらしい！！
8-10
Multiple and/or large
photos, illustrations or
artifacts that represent
the topic very well.
Creates a strong visual
impression for the
visitors
ORAL REPORT RUBRIC
がんばって！
0-1
よくやった！
4-5
すばらしい！！
6-7
Content
Provides little
information or
inaccurate information;
no detail
Provides accurate
information about the
subject; some detail; 1-2
grammar points from CH
6
Provides thoughtful,
detailed and accurate
information about the
subject and includes the
use of at least 3
grammar points from CH
6
Vocabulary
Limited range; frequent
errors in choice and
usage
Adequate range;
occasional errors of
word usage and choice
Language
Frequent use of
incorrect grammar which
interfered with
comprehension
Mostly correct use of old
and new sentence
structures with some
errors interfering with
comprehension
Fluency
Significant hesitation;
very irregular intonation
Difficult to listen to
Little hesitation; some
unnatural intonation
Requires more effort on
the part of the listener
Variety of
words/expressions (old &
new); used effectively
and correctly
Variety of sentence
structures (old and new)
used correctly and
appropriately; very minor
errors that do not
interfere with
comprehension
Very minor hesitation;
natural intonation
Easy and interesting to
listen to.
Overall
DATA COLLECTION SHEET
Presenter
Topic
What did you learn?
Comments for presenter