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Elaboration (2) ACLJAC136

noticing differences between Japanese and Australian-English language used in certain social situations, for example, いただきます、ごちそうさまでした, before and after meals, and ただいま、おかえりなさい, when leaving or returning home, including forms of address and the use of …

Elaboration ACLJAU143

understanding the status of Japanese as the official language of Japan, a major language in the Asia-Pacific region, a world language and an Australian community language

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU144

noticing how politeness and respect are conveyed in Japanese language and behaviour, such as how body language and gestures can replace language, for example, bowing as an apology or as a request to be excused

Elaboration (1) ACLJAU142

noticing differences in the ways in which both Japanese and English speakers communicate with different people, for example, with young children, with unfamiliar adults or with elderly people

Elaboration (3) ACLJAC135

creating simple activities or action songs that involve alternating or combining repeated words or phrases in Japanese and English, such as verbs, question words or months of the year, for example, せんせい says

Elaboration (4) ACLJAU138

demonstrating understanding of the differences in pronunciation of English and Japanese versions of loan words such as バナナ、ペット、サッカー

Elaboration (2) ACLJAC134

demonstrating and explaining hand gestures, body language or facial expressions that work with language or stand alone in Japanese communication, such as beckoning with fingers pointing downwards, or waving a hand in front of the face to signal a negative …

Elaboration ACLJAU140

developing metalanguage for communicating about language, using concepts such as parts of speech, for example, ‘noun’, ‘verb’ and ‘adjective’

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU142

reflecting on how they communicate with their own family and friends and with people less close to them, noticing differences in language use and communicative behaviour

Elaboration ACLJAC130

finding examples of Japanese language at home or in the community to create a class collection, display or digital database of terms related to recipes, toys, gadgets or menus

Elaboration (3) ACLJAU144

learning to discuss culture and language by responding to prompt questions such as ‘What do you notice?’ ‘Why do you think that …?’ ‘How is this similar / different …?’

Elaboration ACLJAC135

including some Japanese words, exclamations or phrases when interacting in English in simple games or exchanges that involve feelings or reactions, for example, いたい, あぶない, oh that was fun, でも　まけた。 Anne さん, that was すごい！

Elaboration (1) ACLJAU141

recognising differences between the layout and language features of different types of texts, including たてがき, よこがき

Elaboration (2) ACLJAU143

comparing the language profile of Japan with the multilingual nature of Australian society, which includes speakers of Aboriginal languages and Torres Strait Islander languages, Asian languages and world languages

Elaboration ACLJAU144

understanding that language carries information about the people who use it and that common expressions often reflect cultural values, for example, the importance of respect for older people is reflected in terms of address in Japanese

Elaboration ACLJAC127

introducing self using formal spoken language and appropriate non-verbal language such as bowing, for example, はじめまして、 Julie　です、九(きゅう)さい　です、おんがく　が　すき　です、どうぞ　よろしく

Elaboration (1) ACLJAC131

creating a display such as a chart, diorama, mini book or digital presentation to showcase elements of their Japanese language learning, for example, ぼく/わたし　の　ふでばこ、ぼく/わたし　の　かばん

Elaboration ACLJAC134

explaining features of Japanese language protocols such as the use of formulaic expressions, for example, いってきます、ただいま, counter classifiers, and the indication of politeness by using です

Elaboration (1) ACLJAC134

explaining and modelling culture-specific practices and formulaic language, such as apologising for being late by waiting at the entrance/door, bowing and using the expression おくれて　すみません。しつれいします。

Elaboration (1) ACLJAC136

practising ways of accepting compliments or praise in Japanese, for example, by saying いいえ instead of ありがとう。, and comparing this with what they would do in a similar situation in their own language(s)

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