Japanese 1 Semester 1
Unit 4: Colors
Section 1, Part A, Speaking Assignment: 8 points
Co-1A Speaking
Before you go on to Part B, compose a recording talking about yourself. Describe yourself using
at least three of your new vocabulary words. This assignment is worth 8 points.
Rubric
Pronunciation (1-2 pts) : Produce Japanese sounds correctly. Pronounce Japanese words with
proper intonation and accent.
Fluency (1-2 pts): Recite sentences with appropriate speed without stop and go.
Language Control (1-4 pts): Word order, use of particles (wa, ga, o, e, ni, de etc.), tense /
(adjective/verb) / present/ future), negative (verbs / adjectives),
Section 1, Part B, Katakana Writing: 16 points
Co-1B Katakana
Click here to download and print out the worksheet. Practice handwriting the new hiragana in
order to remember them well. Report your self-evaluation on this hiragana writing. Include the
following points in your report:
1.
Did you follow the stroke order?
2.
Did you follow the stroke direction?
3.
Do you remember the reading of each hiragana?
Yes, I followed the stroke order and direction. I remembered the reading of each hiragana.
Section 1, Part B, Writing Assignment: 12 points
Co-1B Writing
Read the description below and choose the one that is applicable to you. Type each sentence
and submit it to your instructor. This assignment is worth 12 points.
1. わたしは
せが
たかいです。
2. わたしは
かみが
3. わたしは
やせています。
4. わたしは
あたまが
5. わたしは
かわいいです。
／
ながいです。
／
／
わたしは
わたしは
いいです。
／
わたしは
／
ひくいです。
かみが
みじかいです。
ふとっています。
わたしは
わたしは
せが
あたまが
きれいです。
わるいです。
／
ぼくは
ハンサム(はんさむ)
です。
Rubric
Task Completion (1-4 pts): Completion of the task; content appropriate, ideas well developed and
well organized
Vocabulary (1-4 pts): Adequate and accurate use of vocabulary
Language Control (1-4 pts): Control of language structure; word order, use of particles (wa, ga, o,
e, ni, de etc.), tense / (adjective/verb) / present/ future. Past), affirmative / negative (verbs /
adjectives), progressive form (~ imasu form)
Mechanics (1-4 pts): Accurate spelling, punctuation and diacritical marks
Section 1, Part C, Katakana Writing: 16 points
Co-1C Katakana
Click here to download and print out the worksheet. Practice handwriting the new hiragana in
order to remember them well. Report your self-evaluation on this hiragana writing. Include the
following points in your report:
1. Did you follow the stroke order?
2. Did you follow the stroke direction?
3. Do you remember the reading of each hiragana?
This assignment is worth 16 points.
Yes, I followed the stroke order and direction. I remembered the reading of each hiragana.
Section 1, Part C, Writing Assignment: 20 points
Co-1C Writing
Write a short paragraph in Japanese using vocabulary you have learned in this course to talk
about people you know. Identify who they are (ともだち、せんせい、etc.) and say at least four
things about them in describing them. This assignment is worth 20 points.
Sample Answer
ともだちのなまえは
サムさんは
サムさんです。
せが たかいです。
やせています。
ハンサムです。
あたまがいいです。
Rubric
Task Completion (1-4 pts): Completion of the task; content appropriate, ideas well developed and
well organized
Vocabulary (1-4 pts): Adequate and accurate use of vocabulary
Language Control (1-4 pts): Control of language structure; use of particles (wa, ga, o, e, ni, de
etc.), tense / (adjective/verb) / present/ future), affirmative / negative (verbs / adjectives),
progressive form (~ imasu form)
Mechanics (1-4 pts): Accurate spelling, punctuation and diacritical marks
Section 1, Part D, Katakana Writing: 16 points
Co-1D Katakana
Click here to download and print out the worksheet. Practice handwriting the new hiragana in
order to remember them well. Report your self-evaluation on this hiragana writing. Include the
following points in your report:
1. Did you follow the stroke order?
2. Did you follow the stroke direction?
3. Do you remember the reading of each hiragana?
This assignment is worth 16 points.
Yes, I followed the stroke order and direction. I remembered the reading of each hiragana.
Section 1, Part D, Katakana Writing: 16 points
Co-1E Katakana Writing
Let’s type to practice your new katakana.
[How to choose Japanese as an input language]
1. Start word processing software such as MS-Word.
2. Click on the “EN” button that you see on the bottom right of your screen.
3. Select Japanese language ”JP.”
4. Choose “Hiragana” ひらがな (H) through the “Input Mode,” and you will see the button あ for
typing in hiragana.
5. Type the following words. After typing them, hit the “F7” button or the space bar and then hit
the “Enter” key.
a. kisu (kiss)
b. tesuto (test)
c. tenisu (tennis)
d. ke-ki (cake)
e. no-to (notebook)
f. takushi- (taxi)
g. ko-hi- (coffee)
h. tomato (tomato)
i. koara (koala)
j. kamera (camera)
k. wain (wine)
l. hawai (Hawaii)
m. raion (lion)
n. amerika (America)
o. kurisumasu (Christmas)
This assignment is worth 16 points.
Answer
a. キス (kiss)
b. テスト (test)
c. テニス (tennis)
d. ケーキ (cake)
e. ノート (notebook)
f. タクシー (taxi)
g. コーヒー (coffee)
h. トマト (tomato)
i. コアラ (koala)
j. カメラ (camera)
k. ワイン (wine)
l. ハワイ (Hawaii)
m. ライオン (lion)
n. アメリカ (America)
o. クリスマス (Christmas)
Rubric
Task Completion (1-8 pts): Completion of the task
Mechanics (1-16 pts): Accurate spelling
Section 1, Part E, Discussion Assignment: 4 points
Co-1E Discussion
すきな
いろは
なんですか。What Is Your Favorite Color?
すきな
いろは
あおです。Everyone has a favorite. Which color is your favorite? Write a
discussion posting stating which is your favorite color and asking what some else‘s favorite color
is in Japanese. This assignment is worth 4 points.
Section 1, Part E, Writing Assignment: 16 points
Writing Activity
After you have practiced this new vocabulary sufficiently, compose a small paragraph telling
about the items around you. Write at least 4 sentences and be sure to give the color for each
item. This assignment is worth 16 points.
Sample Answer
コンピューターは
は
くろです。
Ｔシャツは
あかです。
ソックスは
オレンジです。
いす
みどりです。
Rubric
Task Completion (1-4 pts): completion of the task; content appropriate, ideas well developed and
well organized
Vocabulary (1-4 pts): Adequate and accurate use of vocabulary
Language Control (1-4 pts): Control of language structure; word order, use of particles (wa, ga, o,
e, ni, de etc.), tense / (adjective/verb) / present/ future), affirmative / negative (verbs / adjectives)
Mechanics (1-4 pts): Accurate spelling, punctuation and diacritical marks
Section 1, Part F, Writing Assignment/Project: 32 points
Co-1E Writing
For this writing assignment, you are going to do something similar to the above activity. Describe
some items around you and people that you know, using the い adjectives that you have learned
in this unit. Be sure to write in complete sentences in Japanese and include both affirmative and
negative forms. You must have at least 6 sentences in your description. This assignment is worth
32 points.
Sample Answer
1. コンピューターは
くろいです。しろくないです。
2. りんごは
ちいさいです。おおきくないです。
3. くるまは
あたらしいです。ふるくないです。
4. ほんは
たかいです。やすくないです。
5. にほんごは
やさしいです。むずかしくないです。
Rubric
Task Completion (1-4 pts): completion of the task; content appropriate, ideas well developed and
well organized
Vocabulary (1-4 pts) :adequate and accurate use of vocabulary
Language Control (1-4 pts): Control of language structure; word order, form of address and their
usage (san, kun), Use of particles (wa, ga, o, e, ni, de etc.), tense / (adjective/verb) / present/
future. Past), affirmative / negative (verbs / adjectives), negative form of i-adjective.
Mechanics (1-4 pts): Accurate spelling, punctuation and diacritical marks
Section 1, Part F, Speaking Assignment: 16 points
Co-1F Speaking
After you have finished the above assignment, submit a recording of it to your teacher as well.
This assignment is worth 16 points.
Rubric
Pronunciation (1-4 pts): Produce Japanese sounds correctly. Pronounce Japanese words with
proper intonation and accent
Fluency (1-4 pts): Recite sentences with appropriate speed without stop and go (1-4 pts)
Vocabulary (1-4 pts): Adequate and accurate use of vocabulary
Language Control (1-4 pts): Word order, use of particles (wa, ga, o, e, ni, de etc.), tense (verb /
adjective / present / future), affirmative/ negative
Section 2, Part A, Katakana Writing: 16 points
Co 2A Katakana
Let’s type to practice your new katakana.
[How to choose Japanese as an input language]
1. Start word processing software such as MS-Word.
2. Click on the “EN” button that you see on the bottom right of your screen.
3. Select Japanese language ”JP.”
4. Choose “Hiragana” ひらがな (H) through the “Input Mode,” and you will see the button あ for
typing in hiragana.
5. Type the following words. After typing them, hit the “F7” button or the space bar and then hit
the “Enter” key.
a. pai (pie)
b. piza (pizza)
c. basu (bus)
d. gita- (guitar)
e. piano (piano)
f. terebi (TV)
g. bideo (video)
h. gorufu (golf)
i. bo-ringu (bowling)
j. hanba-ga- (hanburger)
This assignment is worth 16 points.
Answer
a. パイ
b. ピザ
c. バス
d. ギター
e. ピアノ
f. テレビ
g. ビデオ
h. ゴルフ
i. ボーリング
j. ハンバーガー
Rubric
Task Completion (1-8 pts): Completion of the task
Mechanics (1-16 pts): Accurate spelling
Section 2, Part B, Speaking Assignment: 16 points
Co-2B Speaking
Describe what is in your backpack in Japanese. Speak in complete sentences and use what you
have been learning in this course. This assignment is worth 16 points.
Sample Answer
ばっくぱっくのなかに
いほんが
Rubric
きいろいえんぴつが
あります。あおいのーとが
あります。ちいさいけしごむが
あります。くろいけいさんきが
あります。あか
あります。
Pronunciation (1-4 pts): Produce Japanese sounds correctly. Pronounce Japanese words with
proper intonation and accent
Fluency (1-4 pts): Recite sentences with appropriate speed without stop and go (1-4 pts)
Vocabulary (1-4 pts): Adequate and accurate use of vocabulary; colors
Language Control (1-4 pts): Word order, use of particles (wa, ga, o, e, ni, de etc.), arimasu/imasu
Section 2, Part C, Katakana Writing: 8 points
Co-2B Katakana
Let’s type to practice your new katakana.
[How to choose Japanese as an input language]
1. Start word processing software such as MS-Word.
2. Click on the “EN” button that you see on the bottom right of your screen.
3. Select Japanese language ”JP.”
4. Choose “Hiragana” ひらがな (H) through the “Input Mode,” and you will see the button あ for
typing in hiragana.
5. Type the following words. After typing them, hit the “F7” button or the space bar and then hit
the “Enter” key.
a. sakka- (soccer)
b. raketto (racket)
c. kukki- (cookie)
d. torakku (truck)
e. furoppi- (floppy)
f. sandoicchi (sandwich)
g. chu-rippu (tulip)
This assignment is worth 8 points.
Answer
a. サッカー
b. ラケット
c. クッキー
d. トラック
e. フロッピー
f. サンドイッチ
g. チューリップ
Rubric
Task Completion (1-8 pts): Completion of the task
Mechanics (1-16 pts): Accurate spelling
Section 2, Part D, Writing Assignment: 16 points
Co-2D Writing
Prepare this writing assignment for your teacher. Use Japanese that you have learned in this
course to answer the questions in complete sentences. This assignment is worth 16 points.
1. T シャツは
なにいろですか。
2. すきな(=favorite)いろは
3. コンピューターは
なにいろですか。
なにいろですか。
4. バックパックの
なかに
ラップトップが
5. バックパックの
なかに
ほんが
ありますか。
ありますか。
6. にほんごの
じゅぎょうです。なにが
いりますか。
7. すうがくの
じゅぎょうです。なにが
いりますか。
8. しゃかいの
じゅぎょうです。なにが
いりますか。
9. バックパックの
Sample Answer
なかに
なにが
ありますか。
1. T シャツは みどりです。
2. すきないろは みどりです。
3. コンピューターは くろです。
4. バックパックのなかに ラップトップが
あります。
5. はい、あります。
6. にほんごのじしょが
いります。
7．けいさんきがいります。
8. ノートがいります。
9. バックパックのなかにノートとかみとえんぴつが
あります。
Rubric
Comprehension (1-8): Correct understanding of reading material and questions
Task Completion (1-2 pts): completion of the task
Vocabulary (1-2 pts): Adequate and accurate use of vocabulary; colors
Language Control (1-2 pts): Control of language structure; word order, use of particles (wa, ga, o,
e, ni, de etc.), tense / (adjective/verb) / present/ future. Past), affirmative / negative (verbs /
adjectives), imasu/arimasu
Mechanics (1-2 pts): Accurate spelling, punctuation and diacritical marks
Section 2, Part E, Reading Assignment: 20 points
Co-2E Reading
Read the passage in Japanese and then answer the questions that follow using complete
sentences and Japanese that you have learned in this course. Any words that you have not seen
yet will be translated into English. This assignment is worth 20 points.
こんにちは。たなか
ひろしです。いま
きょうです。ぼくの
がっこうは
うは さっぽろに
ぼくの
とても(=very)
きょうかしょと
うは げつようびです。げつようびは
は
おおきいです。そして
あります。ぼくは
えいごが
えいごの
えいごと
とう
きれいです。がっこ
じしょと
すうがくと
Ｔシャツが
たいいくと
あります。きょ
せいぶつの
だいすきです(=like very much)。えいごの
やまだせんせいです。やまだせんせいは
サムです。
すんでいます。しゅっしんは
あります。
かばん(=bag)に
ぎょうが
ほっかいどうに
せが
たかいです。そして
じゅ
せんせい
とても(=very)
ハン
1.
たなかさんは
しゅっしんは
どこですか。
2.
たなかさんの
がっこうは
おおきいですか。ちいさいですか。
3.
たなかさんの
がっこうは
きれいですか。
4.
たなかさんの
がっこうは
どこに
5.
たなかさんの
かばん(=bag)に
6.
きょうは
なんようびですか。
7.
きょうは
なんの
8.
たなかさんの
きょうかしょが
じゅぎょうが
えいごの
ありますか。
ありますか。
ありますか。
せんせいは
せが
たかいですか。ひくいですか。
Sample Answer
１． ほっかいどうです。
２． たなかさんの
３． そして
がっこうは
とても
おおきいです。
きれいです。
４． さっぽろに
あります。
５． きょうかしょと
えいごの
じしょと
Ｔシャツが
あります。
６． げつようびです。
７． えいごとすうがくとたいいくとせいぶつの
８． やまだせんせいは
せが
じゅうぎょうが
あります。
たかいです。そして、とてもハンサムです。
Rubric
Comprehension (1-8): Correct understanding of reading material and questions
Task Completion (1-2 pts): Completion of the task
Vocabulary (1-2 pts): Adequate and accurate use of vocabulary; colors
Language Control (1-4 pts): Control of language structure; word order, use of particles (wa, ga, o,
e, ni, de etc.), tense / (adjective/verb) / present/ future. Past), affirmative / negative (verbs /
adjectives), imasu/arimasu
Mechanics (1-4 pts): Accurate spelling, punctuation and diacritical mark
Section 3, Part A, Writing Assignment: 16 points
Co-3A Writing
Prepare a small paragraph describing what class you like or dislike. Write in complete sentences
in Japanese and use what you have learned in this course. This assignment is worth 16 points.
Sample Answer
すきな
な
じゅぎょうは
じゅぎょうです。
かがくです。わたしは
かがくが
だいすきです。すうがくは
きらい
Rubric
Task Completion (1-4 pts): Completion of the task; content appropriate, ideas well developed and
well organized
Vocabulary (1-4 pts): Adequate and accurate use of vocabulary
Language Control (1-4 pts): Control of language structure; word order, use of particles (wa, ga, o,
e, ni, de etc.), tense / (adjective/verb) / present/ future), negative (verbs / adjectives), ~ga suki
desu. ~ga kirai desu.
Mechanics (1-4 pts): Accurate spelling, punctuation and diacritical marks
Section 3, Part B, Discussion Assignment: 16 points
Co-3B Discussion
Go to the discussion board and post a message to tell your classmates what you like or dislike.
Then ask them if they like or dislike something. This assignment is worth 16 points.