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There are many Japanese Holidays and other celebrations. Some are traditional celebrations (まつり) practiced throughout the country in various ways. Others are National holidays (さいじつ) that allow government workers days off to celebrate.

Japanese Holidays Project

大晦日・おおみそか／お正月・おしょうがつ
成人の日・せいじんのひ
節分・せつぶん
建国記念日・けんこくきねんび
ひな祭り・ひなまつり
憲法記念日・けんぽうきねんび
子供の日・こどものひ
バレンタインデー・ホワイトデー
海の日・うみのひ
敬老の日・けいろうのひ
体育の日・たいいくのひ
文化の日・ぶんかのひ
七・五・三まつり・しちごさんまつり
勤労感謝の日・きんろうかんしゃのひ
花祭り・はなまつり
Goal:

 

  • Through this project, students will become "experts" in the event they are assigned to research.

  • Their presentations will help other students learn about the different events.

  • The trivia games will help clarify and measure understanding.

Task:

 

Create a 3-5 minute live presentation on a Japanese holiday or cultural celebration with vusual aids and an assessment.

Become the "expert" and share:

  • what the event is

  • when it is celebrated

  • what it is all about-it's history and description of the related products 

  • how it is celebrated- common practices

  • why it is celebrated-cultural perspectives, beliefs, traditions

  • how the celebration was influenced by other things

  • how the celebration has influenced other products, practices, or perspectives throughout time and space

  • how it has evolved throughout time

  • how it compares to other non-Japanese events, celebrations, traditions

Parameters:

 

  • Select a partner (you can chose to work alone if you prefer, but you must complete all tasks alone)

    • Each person must have an equal part in the presentation

    • Each person will be graded separately on their contribution to the final presentation

  • Select an event from the list provided-no duplicates in each class

  • Do your own research

    • Divide the task between each member

    • Minimum 3 different sources per person

    • Keep notes gathered from various sources

    • Create a bibliography for all research and content gathered

  • Create a visual aide for your presentation

    • use Powerpoint/Keynote, Prezi, large poster, PowToon, etc.

    • include only key points, pictures, or other short videos to emphasize your main ideas

    • NO paragraphs, long descriptions or reading off the slides!

  • Live presentation must be no shorter than 3 minutes, and no longer than 5 minutes

    • Presentation will be done in class

    • Have your visual aides ready to project onto the Promethean board in class

    • Present simple information in Japanese-use the grammar patterns we have covered so far

    • Complex thoughts, descriptions, etc. can be done in English

  • Presentation skills

    • Each person must be loud and clear enough to be captured on video

    • Make eye-contact with the audience

    • Do NOT read off the screen or from notes!

    • One 3x5 index card can be used to remember key points, quotes, etc, but should not contain any "paragraph" writing

  • Create a trivia quiz to use as a follow up for your presentation

    • Use Google Forms to create your quiz

    • must contain 5 questions based on information presented by your group

    • Questions can be in English or Japanese, depending on the purpose and type of question

      • if the audience must interpret what is said in your presentation, then questions and answers can be in English

      • if the audience must show understanding, then the questions and answers should be in Japanese

      • use the grammar and vocabulary that was introduced so far

Criteria

 

 

Research:

  • use the internet, books, magazines, experts, etc.

  • prepare relevant questions to guide your search

  • include all sources you use in your bibliography using the appropriate format

  • verify your information by using at least 3 sources-different from your partner

  • organize your information using a thinking map/graphic organizer that you are familiar with and meets your needs

 

Visual Aide:

  • create a visual aide that can be projected on the Promethean board as you do your oral presentation

  • be sure each "slide" contains only key points or graphics

  • Do NOT include paragraphs or long connections of sentences that must be read unless it is a cited quote

  • keep it simple

 

Presentation:

  • each person must do an equal part of the presentation

  • do NOT read from note cards or the screen

  • must include Japanese using patterns that have been covered

  • must be organized and easy to follow/understand

 

Content:

  • Name of holiday or event in English and Japanese

  • Date celebrated

  • related products-what objects are used to celebrate or represent this event

  • related practices-what do they do to celebrate

  • historical background-including variations through time

  • influence of other cultures, beliefs, practices, technology, etc. on the products, practices or perspectives of the target event

  • Comparison to events-products, practices, perspectives, from other cultures, societies

 

Trivia Game:

  • Questions must measure understanding of the content you present

  • Use Japanese whenever possible

  • Option 1

    • Create in your MoHS google account using Forms

    • Can be multiple choice, true/false or open-ended question with a simple answer

    • be sure to include relevant pictures or short videos (under 30 seconds)

    • Try to ask questions and post answers in Japanese whenever possible

  • Option 2

    • You can use Kahoot to create your quiz

    • Go to:  https://getkahoot.com

    • Sign up for a free account so that you can create and manage your quiz

    • Create a Quiz

      • be sure to include relevant pictures or short videos (under 30 seconds)

      • Try to ask questions and post answers in Japanese whenever possible

    • students will go to:  https://kahoot.it/#/

  • Send your link and login code if necessary to:  mohsjapanese2@yahoo.com by the deadline

  • Game will be played by everyone after your presentation

コサレスとリー

カゼンとホルスティン

ゴタネとフエンテス

藤谷と前田

藤本とウィーン

ソー

ヴとデラクルーズ

ホワイト

外間と立野

畑石とフー

升田と高橋

ガルデとブロサン

マカラエグとウィリアムソン

宮代

カヴァリオ

クー

マロイ

藤原

コングと小林

金とガンボア

ハイドラ

ヘと砂田

比嘉と榎木

ケングとアガスティン

斉藤とコルプズ

チーとハ

カネとマクア

ビセンスとリン

江木もととヌーンズ

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