Canoga Park High School
Japanese III
Instructor: Ms. Ishida- Room 12
Email: sarah.ishida@lausd.net
Course Description
This course is designed for students who have prior knowledge about the Japanese
language through completing Japanese II. The class will focus on cross-culture
communication using four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). The
goal is for students to expand their horizons by learning to fully express themselves in a
Japanese-speaking community.
Course Outline
1. Sports Games
2. Folk Tales
3. Performance/Plays
4. Giving/Receiving Directions
5. Cooking
6. Mother’s Day
7. Goals
8. Japanese Classroom
9. Letters
10. Studying in Japan
11. Pop Culture
12. Japanese Home
Traditional Grading Scale:
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
59% and below = F
Materials to Bring Every Day
 Textbook – Please keep covered and in good shape.
 Workbook – Please keep in good shape. Replacements are $27.
 Notebook – 5 sections: Notes, Warm-Ups, Assignments, Handouts, and Tests.
 Supplies – Paper, writing utensils, etc.
Student Expectations
The student will be evaluated based on their classwork, homework, tests, work habits,
and participation. Attendance is mandatory for success. There will be 2 to 3 hours of
homework each week so that learning can be maximized during classroom discussions. If
a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to find out what the make-up work is and
complete it promptly. If there are any questions on the subject matter, students may see
me during brunch, lunch, or after school for any help needed.
Parent Expectations
 Provide – Provide student with needed materials and a quiet place to study.
 Monitor – Monitor student progress.Japanese
 Encourage- Encourage student to focus on their education and goals.
Useful Websites
Learn Japanese
http://www.learn-japanese.info/
Learn Japanese (with interactive writing drills and practice)
http://japanese-lesson.com/index.html
Podcasts to Learn Japanese
http://learnjapanesepod.com/all-podcasts/
Interactive Whiteboard to Practice Writing Japanese and MORE
http://japaneselanguageculturefood.com/japanese-language-hiragana.htm
Japanese/English translator
http://translate.google.com/?langpair=en|ja#ja|en|
Japanese Cuisine
http://www.bento.com/tf-recp.html
Japanese Travel and Living
http://www.japan-guide.com/
My child and I have read over the course syllabus and understand the expectations. We
agree to follow these to the best of our ability in order to help ensure a positive
experience in this course.
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