No. tjf_day1a04b A Day in the Life Activity 4: Letter About a Day in Our Lives Date: Country: Author (copyright): Themes: 2001/10 n/a The Japan Forum A Day in the Life Overview: Students write a letter in Japanese to one of the Deai students, introduce and explain a day in their own lives, and ask questions about the student's life.   Presumed class profile Level of Japanese-language Japanese 2, 3, 4 Grades and Ages Grade 10-12, Age 15-17, Secondary Optimal number of students 10-20 Text book used n/a Required language skills Must be able to read hiragana, katakana, and some beginning kanji. Should be familiar with basic verbs to describe daily activities and with expressions to describe time and place. (If the Japanese level of the students is not adequate to perform the tasks in this activity in Japanese, English should also be used to ensure understanding and effective observation.) Others Assumes completion of Activities 1, 2, and 3 of the A Day in the Life lesson plan. Points to be studied Language objectives Function Structure Vocabulary words/phrases Ask questions about puzzling aspects in another person's daily life. Describe a day in one's own life. Vます TimeにVます PlaceでVます PersonとVます 〜も 〜も〜も 〜から Incorporate here as appropriate. Cultural objectives Target Process Aim Daily routine of Deai students and self (Practices) Adjustment and interaction To express interest in the day in the life of another person, ask directly about puzzling aspects, and learn methods to deepen understanding through communication. To describe the activities of your own daily life and the reasons behind those activities so that others can understand. Activity type Activity type Mode Oral/written Who Narrative and description Presentational Written Individual, Whole Class Materials From the Deai photo sheets From the Deai text booklet Other materials A Day in the Life photographs of the seven Deai students n/a Worksheet #6 Duration Duration 45 minutes (Last in unit of four classes)