Unit 2:

: Choose a topic you want to learn more about Japanese high school students lives

Do you want to choose one from the list or have a

different topic in mind?


: Research the topic about Japanese high school students life using reliable
online source (Wikipedia ). --- (A)
: Introduce your own life at Lynbrook about the same topic. Collect relevant pictures and a
video clip (about one minute long) --- (B) *Start putting them onto Google presentation #1
#1 and 2 on Google Drive Due:
1. Create a simple presentation in Japanese on Google Drive. (10 points)
CONTENT: Describe the similarities and difference between using specific
examples from (A) and (B). Include your own preferences and support your opinions with facts/data.
Ask at least THREE specific questions to the students at Seitoku HS in Tokyo.
Keep the information simple and concise.
Use bullet points. Do not write sentences or paragraphs.
Use pictures effectively to describe your content.
Insert the video clip onto a slide.
Add a citation slide at the end (site all the sources you used).
2. Decide who will be in charge of which slides. Think about how to explain each slide effectively.
Write a script in Japanese. (15 points) * You can use your script when you record screecasting.
Must demonstrate Japanese 3 level language proficiency. Use variety of sentence
patterns, grammar and vocabulary (Unit 2 ). Must use relative clause!
3. or Receive feedback on your script and revise it. (5 points)
Screencast your presentation using screencast-o-matic.com. will show you how in
class. Each student must speak at least 90 seconds in Japanese. This is your video letter! (Due:
10 points). Upload the video onto Youtube and share it with Sensei.


RUBRIC Topic: ____________
1. Script Draft (15 points)
Concerns
Areas that Need Work
Criteria
Standards for Successful Performance
Advanced
Evidence of Exceeding
Standards
Content (7)
Describe the similarities and
difference between
using specific examples from
(A) and (B).
State your own preferences and
support your opinions with
facts/data.
Ask THREE (3<)specific questions to
the students at Seitoku HS


Organization (3)
Introduction
Details
Conclusion


Variety of Sentence Structures and
Vocabulary, use of relative clause. (3)



Errors, so few and/or minor, do not
distract the reader/audience (4)
grammar, vocabulary, spelling, etc.




2. Revised script (5 points)
Quality of improvements from the draft.
Responded all of the comments.

3. Screencast video (10 points)
At least 90 seconds long
Volume/ Clarity of the speech
Accuracy of Pronunciation/ intonation
Spoke with minimum pauses and good enthusiasm