Lesson 8 – June 15

Aim: To create a Role play (make a small conversation)

Procedure: read the parts and follow the steps;

Part A: preparing

  1. Make a group of 2 or 3
  2. Theme is culture
  3. You will need your worksheets for a reference for language; vocabulary and expressions
  4. event ideas

  1. Disney Land / Sea
  2. USJ / German villiage
  3. Car show
  4. Sports event
  5. Music concert
  6. Museum
  7. Comic / Manga fesitval
  8. Zoo
  9. University event with exchange students
  10. Festivals – fireworks / floats *Nebuta / …
  11. Japanese restaurant / cafe – for example such / family-iakaiwa / Koiwai farm snow festival

Part B: assignment

  1. Make a conversation using the “Role Play Method” C-R-O-W; decide the following
  2. C = content [speaking script(dialogue) / the culture information for the communication]
  3. R = relationship [2 or 3 speakers; at least one foreigner]
  4. O = objective [talking about culture; similarities and differences]
  5. W = whereabouts [where are you]

Part C: Communication techniques (not No.2) – use five techniques

  1. discuss and write the CROW [Task 1]
  2. use the speaking objective techniques
  3. you must use 5 out of these techniques [1-8]
  4. Task 2-3-4-5: write your role play script [person A / person B / person C]

for example;

  • Japanese: Hi. Nice to meet you. Which country are you from?
  • American: Howdy. I am from Houston, America.
  • Japanese: Sorry, did you say “H-o-s-t-o-n”? T8-confirming details Could you repeat that please.
  • American: Sure “Hou-st-on”
  • Japanese: “Hou-st-on”
  • American: Yes. That is right
  • Japanese: Welcome to the Omagari fireworks festival in Akita.
  • American: This is an amazing fireworks display.
  • Japanese: I think so too. T7-Agree Did you know that it is the “National Fireworks Competition” in Japan?
  • American: Uh-huh T5-Back channeling

Reflection Side A: Task 4 Title: Lesson 8

Mini project (lesson 8) Question: What is this culture activity making you (require) think about? Give examples. What is important about communication between you and foreigners? What is important for interaction? …?

HOMEWORK

  • finish your draft copy – 70% + with your partner
  • quiz 6