Course Expectation
Japanese Level 1
Centennial High School
Mrs. Toshiko Bernau
Course Objectives:
Through dialogues, narratives, patterned drills, practice, and evaluation in a cooperative
environment, students will begin developing proficiency in the four basic language skills of
listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The hiragana writing system will be learned and
utilized. Knowledge of basic structures and vocabulary will be introduced to allow the
understanding and appreciation of the Japanese culture. Use of the target language is a necessity
in order to become fluent, thus it is a requirement by both the instructor and student during class
activities and exercises.
Course Goals:
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To recognize the sound system of the Japanese language.
To write Japanese using Hiragana, with a limited number of Chinese characters.
To acquire a basic oral and written Japanese vocabulary.
To acquire the ability to express oneself in Japanese orally.
To communicate in simple conversations in Japanese.
To demonstrate a knowledge of basic Japanese language structures.
To become acquainted with Japanese culture.
To recognize the value of learning Japanese.
Teaching Supplements: Adventure 1 Textbook and Workbook, Internet websites, Story Book,
TPRS, Teaching Proficiency through Reading Stories, CD Rom, Computer Language Program,
NHK language program, TV commercials & current events, Pop Music, Children’s Songs,
Drama, and more
Course Outline:
Term 1
Chapter 1: How do you do?
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C1-1 Self Introduction
C1-2 Japanese Pronunciation, writing, reading of Hiragana
C1-3 Greetings
C1-4 Classroom expressions, what is this?
C1-5 Numbers 1-10, telephone numbers, expressions of thanks
C1-6 Numbers 11-100, this one, that one, that one over there, yes, no
C1-7 Weather expressions
Kanji numbers, days of the week in kanji, month in kanji
Chapter 2: Classroom
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C2-1
C2-2
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Classroom Japanese
Teacher’s directions
What is this-classroom items
This book is mine. Possession.
Please give me. Counters
Term 2:
Chapter 3: Family
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Writing and reading of Katakana
C3-1 My family
C3-2 Friend’s family
C3-3 Grade
C3-4 Nationality
C3-5 Job
Chapter 4: Everyday
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What language?
What do you eat?
What did you eat?
What do you do at school?
What did you do at home?
Term 3
Chapter 5: Hobbies
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C5-1
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What is your hobby?
What do you like?
What are you good at?
You are very skillful!
What color?
Chapter 6: Characteristics
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He is tall.
She is smart.
My eyes are brown.
He is fat.
She is cute.
Term 4
Chapter 7: Saturday
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Let’s watch a movie on Saturday!
What time?
What time do you go home?
I come to school by bus.
Saturday
Chapter 8: Review
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Review C1-C7
Materials Required
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White Board Markers
Japanese/English-English/Japanese Dictionary (optional)
3 ring binder
Index Cards
Origami Papers (optional)
Course Activities/Expectations:
Frequent check on the Parent Link is highly recommended. Check Bernau sensei’s website
for more resources, homework assignments, free on line lessons, and more.
http://my.ccsd.net/bernau-sensei/
A.Tests/Quizzes 25 % of total grade
Periodic Tests and Quizzes will be given.
B. Performance base assessment (Show and Tell presentation, Story Telling presentation, Power
point presentation, Photo Story presentation, Portfolio etc.) 25%
C. Assignments/Homeworks 25 % of total grade
Students are to complete daily assignments. All assignments are expected to be neat with
correct spelling and grammar, whether in English or in Japanese. These assignments may range
anywhere from memorizing vocabulary to preparing skits to workbook activities. All
assignments to be turned in must be completed by the next day of class unless otherwise
indicated on the day it is assigned.
D. Participation 25 % of total grade
Students must physically participate in activities, answer questions, and be on task on all work
assigned to receive points. Foreign Language must be USED in order to be learned. Periodic
openers will be given at the beginning of the class. These openers’ points are counted toward the
participation points. If you are tardy, half of your daily participation point will be taken away.
Absent Work:
It is the student’s responsibility to find out about work missed when absent. As per district
regulations, students have 3 days from the return of school to find out about work missed. All
work because of an absence, excused or unexcused, MUST be completed within ONE WEEK
from the date the assignment/quiz/test was given. Tests and quizzes are to be made up before
school or after school. Students must make arrangements with me beforehand.
Extra Credit:
Extra credit is not make-up work and will be entered to raise a grade ONLY if ALL OTHER
assignments have been completed, whether points were given or not.
Grading Policy:
90% - 100%
A
80% - 89%
B
70% - 79%
C
60% - 69%
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- 59%
Semester Grade:
45 % of 1st Quarter %tage
45 % of 2nd Quarter %tage
10 % of score on Semester Exam
Total 100
Semester Exam consists of
Objective questions 200 points
Essay 50 points
Total of Semester Exam: 250 points
Language Fair in Spring:
The students are highly encouraged to attend the Language Fair organized by Clark County
Foreign Language Teachers’ Association.
 Language Fair Competition includes the followings.
Individual Song, Group songs, Show and Tell presentation, Calligraphy, Group Art Project,
Individual Art Project, Skit, Writing ,and Poetry.
 Language Fair Exbition includes the followings.
Food Booth
Entertainments (not for the competition)
Attendance Policy:
The Centennial High School attendance policy, which can be found in the Parent/Student
Handbook, will be followed. The 6 unverified absences result in no credit.
Tardy Policy:
It is imperative that students be on time to class. Tardy students are not only disruptive but
also very disrespectful to the teacher. The student’s grade will be affected because of
tardiness. The participation points will be reduced in half. Late students will not be allowed
to participate in any introductory assignments missed. The tardy policy in the student
handbook will be enforced.
Bathroom pass:
Due to too many students are asking for the permission to go to the bathroom, the locker, or
other errands each student can obtain three bathroom passes per quarter. If they are not used,
they can be turned in before the term ends. Each pass is worth two points of extra credit.
Classroom Behavior Expectation:
1. Students are expected to be courteous, polite, and respectful towards the teacher and to
other students. ABSOLUTELY NO SWEAR WORDS IN MY CLASS!
2. Students are to enter and leave the classroom in an orderly manner. No students are to
leave the classroom unless officially released by the teacher.
3. Insubordination is grounds for referral to the Dean.
4. Absolutely NO FOOD/DRINK/GUM/CANDY allowed in class. This includes that the
students are NOT allowed to bring any Starbucks Coffees.
5. Students are responsible for their textbooks. All textbooks MUST be covered, with the
student’s name written in the front cover. Students will be required to pay for any
lost/stolen/damaged textbook.
6. Dress code will be enforced. Any student not in compliance with CCSD dress code will
be referred to the Dean.
7. “Items Prohibited at School” section in the student handbook will be enforced.
8. Students caught cheating or assisting another student cheat will automatically
receive a ZERO for the assignment, quiz, test, etc.
9. Students are not allowed to use cellular phones, ipods, and other devices that
interrupt teaching and learning.
10. Students will receive U for unsatisfactory if he or she continues to disrupt my class.
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