ymi_cloth6a01b The Meaning of Fashion Activity 1: What do clothes mean to us? Date: Country: Author(copyright): Themes: 2003/1 Canada Yazawa Michiko Clothing and Fashion Overview: Students think about fashion styles from different time periods and cultures, and realize that the meaning of clothing changes from era to era, culture to culture, and even within a single culture. They discuss the criteria for choosing appropriate fashion for certain occasions. Presumed class profile Level of Japanese-language Japanese 2- Grades and Ages Grade 11-12, Age 16-18, Secondary Optimal number of students 20-30 Text book used n/a Required language skills It is preferable if students are in their third year of study. They should be able to give opinions, state reasons, and make comparisons. Others n/a Points to be studied Language objectives Function Structure Vocabulary words/phrases To assess, to place value, to prioritize, to hypothesize (to give advice and suggestions) Vば／Vたらいいとおもう、たぶん〜でしょう たぶん まず／一番目は、…。次に／二番目は…。最後に、… Nによってちがいます、Nのもんだいです Cultural objectives Target Process Aim Meaning of fashion (Perspectives) Adjustment and interaction To learn about the differences about meanings that fashion has depending on era, cultures, and generations or personally. Then think what the selection point of clothing is. Activity type Activity type Mode Oral/written Who Discussion Interpretive, Presentational Integrated Whole Class Materials From the Deai photo sheets From the Deai text booklet Other materials n/a n/a n/a Duration Duration 75 minutes