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Elaboration (2) ACLJAU013

using the kana chart as a systematic framework to support learning

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU014

understanding that pronouns are used far less frequently in Japanese than in English

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU015

understanding that the format of Japanese texts can include either たてがき or よこがき、 according to the context, purpose and intended audience

understanding that languages and cultures change continuously due to contact with one another and in response to new needs, ideas and developments in communications and technology, and considering why some types of words and expressions are more frequently …

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU018

identifying and explaining phrases that require cultural knowledge in order to be understood in translation, for example, はじめまして。よろしく　おねがいします。or that the question おげんき　ですか。is a genuine health enquiry rather than a greeting

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC019

developing strategies to initiate and sustain interactions, such as asking for clarification or confirmation, acknowledging and showing interest, using appropriate gestures and expressions such as あいづち, ああ　そうですか。いいですね。そうですね。へえ。はい　うん。

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC020

negotiating and making decisions about services, such as ordering in shops and restaurants, specifying size, number and colour where relevant, and commenting on products, for example, おこのみやきを二(ふた)つください。おいしそうですね。むらさきのLサイズをください。かわいいですね。

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC021

enquiring about and describing the location of classroom items and materials by using appropriate prepositions, for example, げんこうようしはどこにありますか。テーブルの上(うえ)にあります。学校の左(ひだり)にあります。

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC022

obtaining and using information from a range of media texts, including television weather reports, interviews and digital video clips, and summarising key points through presentation modes such as graphs, charts, diagrams, and written or digital repo …

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC023

preparing and presenting/publishing an article for a magazine, e-journal or website with a specified audience in mind, for example, a film review for young learners of Japanese or a digital travel guide for a proposed visit to Japan

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC024

reviewing a video clip, anime or film excerpt popular with Japanese students of the same age, identifying aspects that they enjoyed or disliked, for example, おもしろかったです。だから、また見(み)たいです。おもしろかったです。でも、ながかったです。

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC025

creating short texts such as skits, raps or haiku, and using a range of digital technologies to design, perform and/or record these to amuse, entertain and engage other learners of Japanese

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC026

examining literal translations of everyday social interactions in Japanese and identifying culturally significant concepts, for example, sayingごちそうさま。 after meals, orすみません。 in a restaurant, or terms used for apologising or excusing

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC027

creating simple bilingual texts for English and Japanese speakers, such as community information leaflets, menus, timetables or brochures, that include contextual and visual support

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC028

recognising the importance of active listening skills to conversational etiquette in Japanese, such as showing interest and attentiveness by using あいづち and nodding, repeating information heard, and confirming details at the end of a conversation

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC029

considering the relationship between identity and language, with reference to the languages spoken by the students themselves, peers, and family or community members, including their own developing ability to communicate in Japanese

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU030

identifying the characteristic of rising intonation when asking questions in plain or ましょう form, for example, 行く？行きましょうか？

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU031

developing strategies to guess the meaning of unknown words that contain familiar kanji, for example, 小学校(しょうがっこう)、中学校(ちゅうがっこう)

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU033

comparing language features of Japanese and English versions of familiar texts such as weather reports, phone conversations or text messages, for example, the use of abbreviations and emoticons, noting differences that appear to be culturally signifi …

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU034

noticing differences in text structure and grammar between formal and informal Japanese language use, such as abbreviations, dropping of particles and emphatic intonation in informal communication such as face-to-face interactions, blogs, emails and other …

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