No. tjf_self2a03b Life History and Future Plans Activity 3: My Own "Life Map" Date: Country: Author (copyright): Themes: 2001/10 n/a The Japan Forum Self, Family, and Friends Overview: Students each create a "Life Map" showing their own childhood, growing up, and dreams for the future. As the students share their Life Maps, they develop greater self-awareness and understanding of others.   Presumed class profile Level of Japanese-language Japanese 2 Grades and Ages Grade 10, Age 16-17, Secondary Optimal number of students 20 Text book used n/a Required language skills n/a Others n/a Points to be studied Language objectives Function Structure Vocabulary words/phrases Practice using previously learned vocabulary/phrases. n/a Practice using previously learned vocabulary/phrases. Cultural objectives Target Process Aim Life Maps (Products, practices, perspectives) Exposure, observation and discovery To create a Life Map of one's own childhood, growing up, and dreams for the future. By sharing the Life Map with classmates, develop greater self-awareness and understanding of others. Activity type Activity type Mode Oral/written Who Narrative and description Interpersonal, Presentational Integrated Individual, Pair Materials From the Deai photo sheets From the Deai text booklet Other materials n/a n/a Worksheet #2 Life Map (Jinsei mappu) Duration Duration 50 minutes (Third in unit of three classes)