ra_self1a01b Write to a Deai Friend! Date: Country: Author(copyright): Themes: 2002/9 Australia Ryumon Akiko Self, Family, and Friends Overview: Learners will learn about the Deai students and compare the Deai students with themselves. Then write a letter to the Deai students. Presumed class profile Level of Japanese-language Japanese 3 (Upper intermediate) Grades and Ages Grade 10-12, Age 16-18, Secondary Optimal number of students Min. 14 Text book used Obentoo, Kookoo Seikatsu, Wakatta, etc. Required language skills Reading and writing skills Others Letter writing Points to be studied Language objectives Function Structure Vocabulary words/phrases To give self introduction, to describe sequences of events, to report routine events, to state intentions Vたいです、NはNより、とおもいます Vocabulary for family members, food Cultural objectives Target Process Aim The characters of the Deai students Comparison To understand the Deai students and compare with themselves. Activity type Activity type Mode Oral/written Who Narrative and description Interpersonal Written Pair, Small Group, Whole Class Materials From the Deai photo sheets From the Deai text booklet Other materials All All Worksheet #1-#5 Duration Duration 40 minutes x 5