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Holiday Project

Combining speaking and songs into a holiday skit. Application of newly acquired vocabulary, grammar and culture in a fun presentation aimed at younger elementary school students.

Storyboard template:  download and build your story, scene-by-scene, including the setting, background, props, characters, dialogue, song, etc. using the document in the Drive.
Here are the Holiday presentations the Japanese 2 classes did for finals. A special thank you goes out to Mrs. Koide at Moanalua Elementary, Mrs. Lum at Pearlridge Elementary and Mrs. Roessler at Kauai High School and all their students for watching our performances.

Parameters:

Each group, maximum 4 groups per class period, will create a short skit tying three Christmas songs together. Each song must come from a different category based on the difficulty level. The group will collaboratively write a script, entire in Japanese, to tie the selected songs together into a story.

 

Each group member must contribute their own lines to the conversations and everyone must sing all three songs in its entirety.

Costumes, set backgrounds, props and movements are the shared responsibility of the entire group. Please recycle or reuse things already available to you. Be sure to ask permission before taking any items from your homes. Do NOT go out to buy new things!

 

The presentation must include dialogue with speaking parts for everyone. Focus on using the new grammar patterns and vocabulary learned during first semester of this year.

Task:

Present a collection of Christmas songs woven into a short skit to a live audience (elementary students) through video conferencing, entirely in Japanese. The goal is to entertain them and share your language ability with them.

Criteria:

Songs:

  • All songs must be memorized by everyone using appropriate pronunciation and phrasing.

  • No notes, song sheets, memo, etc. during the live performance or during assessments.

  • Create visuals, movements, costumes, etc., to show understanding of the songs and content of your story.

Story:

  • Story must tie the selected songs together into a cohesive theme or plot.

  • Individual song interpretation must match the overall plot and story line.

  • Speaking portions for each person must be accurate and equitable throughout the skit.

  • Include ideas from everyone in the group-value everyone's input.

  • Know the storyline well-impropmtu responses are desirable.

Presentation:

  • Present the skit in it's entirety, without stopping, to a live audience through video conferencing.

  • Sing all the songs in its entirely.

  • Presentation must be audible-heard through the camera microphone which will be about 10 feet away.

  • Content of the presentation must be appropriate for young audiences-rated G!

  • Include motions, acting as needed to match the dialogue or words to interpret the meaning of the song.

  • Dress appropriately for the context of the presentation-make it match the situation.

  • Speaking and singing must be practiced and flow smoothly.

     

Responsibility:

  • All members of the group must participate in group practices-keep a log of all meetings/sessions.

  • Be on time and stay focused during all meetings and practice sessions.

  • Practice on your own to memorize the songs and your speaking parts.

  • Assist in creating all the props, costumes, etc.

Period 3

 

あかぐみ
 
  • きよしこのよる=Silent Night
  • すてきなゆきげしき=Winter Wonderland
  • サンタクローズがやってくる=Here Comes Santa Claus
 
しろぐみ
 
  • サンタがみちにやってくる=Santa Claus is Coming to Town
  • ママがサンタにキッスした=I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
  • ジングルベルロック=Jingle Bell Rock
 
あおくみ
 
  • さあかざりましょう=Deck the Halls
  • もろびとこぞりて=Joy to the World
  • クリスマスのかね=Christmas Bells
 
くろぐみ
 
  • おめでとうクリスマス=We Wish You a Merry Christmas
  • あかはなのトナカイ=Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer
  • とんできたサンタクロース=Flying Santa Claus

Period 5

 

あかぐみ
 
  • ジングルベル=Silent Night
  • シルバーベルズ=Winter Wonderland
  • クリスマスのかね=Christmas Bells
 
しろぐみ
 
  • サンタがみちにやってくる=Santa Claus is Coming to Town
  • ママがサンタにキッスした=I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
  • サンタクローズがやってくる=Her Comes Santa Claus
 
あおくみ
 
  • きよしこのよる=Silent Night
  • すてきなゆきげしき=Winter Wonderland
  • あわてんぼうのサンタクロース=Flustered Santa Claus

Period 7

 

あかぐみ
 
  • おめでとうクリスマス=We Wish You a Merry Christmas
  • ママがサンタにキッスした=I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
  • サンタクローズがやってくる=Here Comes Santa Claus
 
しろぐみ
 
  • ジングルベル=Jingle Bells
  • あかはなのトナカイ=Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer
  • とんできたサンタクロース=Flying Santa Claus
  •  
 
あおくみ
 
  • サンタがみちにやってくる=Santa Claus is Coming to Town
  • まえばのないこのクリスマス=All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth
  • ジングルベルロック=Jingle Bell Rock
  •  
 
くろぐみ
 
  • きよしこのよる=Silent Night
  • すてきなゆきげしき=Winter Wonderland
  • クリスマスのかね=Christmas Bells
Reflection:
Complete the following reflection after you present your skit.
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