Category: Themes

Lesson 2 – April 22nd.

Aim: To listen to a video and learn the video content. The video is No.1 Elon Musk.

Method: the teacher will give you a task with steps to do some activities.

Worksheet – Communication Worksheet. Not Sogo worksheet (Tuesday class)

Step 1. Task 2 Title: Elon Musk

  • listen to the video x1′ group activity
  • listen to the video x2: Identify the main points (MP) and write them; write them in order

Step 2. lets continue…

  • share in your groups; help each other – add or change your notes ***Remember it is okay to have different ideas!
  • you want to understand this video!

Step3. Task 3 Title: Observations: learning to observe people;

  • what are people thinking: What is Elon Musk thinking?
  • what is his reaction to the situation – is he happy, surprised … or something
  • what does he say ? that expresses his feeling

To do this task listen to the video again and pause the video; write the time of the video [ 0:47 ] [write the information]. Make a list.

For example: [1:07] [ He says “Im really excited about today”]

HOMEWORK

  1. Task 4 Title: Summary. Write a short 30 second speech (summary) about the video. In this video…
  2. Moodle Quizzes – Unit 1

***Simon Sensei Hint: Your summary should include information from Task 2 and Task 3. Do not write the speech first. Try to practice a speech by saying the information. Repeat this step many times. When you have 30 seconds – then write your speech.

Confirming details

Activity: Do you remember the details *information from your self introductions in week 2?

Procedure: Check that you know about everyone in your group;

For example, some natural phrases we can use when we remember details are;

  • I remember that your name was … . Is that right?
  • You said that you were interested in … . If I remember correctly.
  • You mentioned that you were going back to your hometown in the summer vacation. I think.

For example, some natural phrases we can use when we cannot remember details are;

  • I’m sorry, what was your name again?
  • I don’t remember what you said about … ?
  • Can you please tell me again … ?

Lesson 2 – April 22nd

Aim: To listen to a video and learn the video content. The video is No.1 Elon Musk.

Method: the teacher will give you a task with steps to do some activities.

Worksheet – Communication Worksheet. Not Sogo worksheet (Tuesday class)

Step 1. Task 2 Title: Elon Musk

  • listen to the video x1′ some students explain the video to other students
  • listen to the video x2: Identify the main points (MP) and write them; write them in order; you can use subtitles / repeat / stop / play – many times

Step 2. lets continue…

  • share in your groups; help each other – add or change your notes ***Remember it is okay to have different ideas!
  • you want to understand this video!

Step3. Task 3 Title: Observations: learning to observe people;

  • what are people thinking: What is Elon Musk thinking?
  • what is his reaction to the situation – is he happy, surprised … or something
  • what does he say ? that expresses his feeling

To do this task listen to the video again and pause the video; write the time of the video [ 0:47 ] [write the information]. Make a list.

For example: [1:07] [ He says “Im really excited about today”]

HOMEWORK

  1. Write a short 30 second speech (speech card – video) about the video. In this video… (MP1-Scene 1). Scene 2 (MP2) – Scene 5.
  2. Moodle Quizzes – Unit 1 x repeat

Student Example:

Lesson 2 – April 22

Aim: To listen to a video and learn the video content. The video is No.2. What song are you listening to?

Method: the teacher will give you a task with steps to do some activities.

Worksheet – Communication Worksheet. Not Sogo worksheet (Tuesday class)

Step 1. Task 2 Title: Music Preferences

  • listen to the video x1: enjoy
  • listen to the video x2: take some notes; where are they? who is the guy asking the questions? do you know him? what do you see? what is happening? what are your favorite songs (artists / groups ) – from the video

Step 2. lets continue…

  • share in your groups; help each other; copy each others notes

Step3. lets continue… Observations: learning to observe people;

  1. What is the message on the signboard?
  2. What time of day is it? Why?
  3. Why (do you think) the reporter asking students this question?
  4. Do the students act the same or differently as you?
  5. Do you (Japanese) listen to any of these songs or groups too? For example?
  6. Is their fashion the same as you in Japan? For example?
  7. What is the same as Japan? What things are different than Japan? For example?
  8. Can you do this at this University? Yes or No? For example?

Task 3 Title: My music preference (choice). Select your favorite song from this video, and follow the steps.

Step 1: In your group select your best 3 – 5 songs

  1. xxx
  2. xxx
  3. xxx
  4. xxx
  5. xxx

Step 2: Our preferences:

We usually listen to different music at different times of the day. For example:

I like to listen to soft and musical songs in the morning. When I play sports I like to listen to rock or hip-hop music. When I am at home in the evening I like to listen to spotify and listen to anything. My favorite bands are from Australia, for example AC-DC. I recommend them. I also like Black Pink and other K-Pop artists.

  • in the morning / at lunch / playing sport / studying / …
  • alone (by yourself) / with others / …
  • you might like going to a concert / music festival / …

HOMEWORK

  1. Write a short 30 second speech (speech card) (Task 3) about the video: My Preferences.
  2. Moodle Quizzes / Free Writing – Unit 1

Lesson 2-3 / April 21-28

21st Aims and objectives

Aim: To listen to a video and learn the video content. The video is No.1 Elon Musk.

Method: the teacher will give you a task with steps to do some activities.

Worksheet – Communication Worksheet. Not Sogo worksheet (Tuesday class)

Step 1. Task 2 Title: Elon Musk

  • listen to the video x1
  • listen to the video x2: Identify the main points (MP) and write them; write them in order

Step 2. lets continue…

  • share in your groups; help each other – add or change your notes ***Remember it is okay to have different ideas!
  • you want to understand this video!

Step3. Task 3 Title: Observations: learning to observe people;

  • what are people thinking: What is Elon Musk thinking?
  • what is his reaction to the situation – is he happy, surprised … or something
  • what does he say ? that expresses his feeling

To do this task listen to the video again and pause the video; write the time of the video [ 0:47 ] [write the information]. Make a list.

For example: [1:07] [ He says “Im really excited about today”]

HOMEWORK

  1. Write a short 30 second speech (speech card) about the video. In this video…
  2. Moodle Quizzes – Unit 1

28th Aims and objectives

Task 4 Title: My experience

  1. Speaking Technique: Read – Look up and speak
  2. Write about your own experience (50-70 words)

Procedure: follow these steps

  • Think of an experience you had in the past
  • At HS / JHS / event / competition / school trip / holiday experience – travel
  • Make a list of things that happened, for example: when was it / where was it / who with (by yourself / or with others)
  • Make a list of your feelings about it – how did you feel and why?

Self Awareness – Video Activity

Time: 90 minutes

Note Paper: Use the worksheet for the exercises today / use your computer [ word document / pages ]

Submit: The teacher will tell you how to submit.

Video Title: Self Awareness

Step 1: Task 1: listen to the video (PC OR smartphone)

  • write key words / expressions (10-15)

Step 2: Task 2: listen again

  • write the video main points (2-3). Remember a main point supports and explains the main topic; use the video sentences to help you. (40-50 words)

Step 3: What did you learn the most from this video? (20 words)

Step 4: Write about a main point in your own words. (20-30 words)

Step 5: Task 5: Write what would like to do to become more self aware? (20-30 words)

Make Up class: November 30, 5:50pm Online lesson

Aim: Complete the short speech.

Method: Self-study

Steps: Write the speech headings and sentences in a word document, and print. Submit the print to the teacher in the next class December 2nd, 8:50am. Read your short speech in the next class.

If you have any questions please LINE me!

Thank you! See you in class Friday (December 2nd)

Let me introduce myself.

  • My name is ____________________ and I am ___________ years old.
  • My hometown is ___________________ city / town in ____________________ prefecture.

Some details about myself include.

  • My birthday is the _________________ of __________________ .
  • My hobby is _________________ and _______________ .

About my interests and free time.

  • I am interested in _______________________ .
  • In my free time I like to ________________ .

Starter: About my future.

  • In the future I want to travel to __________________ .
  • I want to be a ________________ in the future .

Daily Life 1

Aim: To talk about weekends

Method: On the board instruction and worksheet

Key words: play, meet, sleep, visit, go to,

Task 1. Sentences: Please write these sentences

Sentence Starter [ On the weekends… ]

  • I like to play ____________________ .
  • I like to meet ___________________ .
  • I like to go to ___________________ . [ place ] the bookstore / the shopping mall ( the AEON )
  • I like to sleep ___________________ .
  • I like to visit ___________________ . [ person / people – place ] my friends house

Task 2. Sentences: Please write these sentences

Key words: playing, meeting, sleeping, visiting, going

  • I like to playing ____________________ .
  • I like meeting ___________________ .
  • I like going _____________________ .
  • I like visiting ___________________ .

Task 3. Questions: Please write these questions

Key words: what, where, who

  • What do you like doing on weekends?
  • Where do you like going on weekends?
  • Who do you like spending time with on weekends?

Task4. Questions and Sentences: Please write these questions and sentences:

  • What do you like doing on weekends? [ activity ]
  • I like ______________________________. [ going to the gym and cooking ]
  • Where do you like going on weekends? [ place ]
  • I like __________________. [ ______________ and ____________ . ]
  • Who do you like meeting / spending time on weekends? [ person or people ]
  • I like __________________. [ ______________ and ____________ . ]

Task5. Please complete the below paragraph: (Slide 4)

  • On the weekends I like ____________________ and I like ____________________ . I also like going to ____________________ because ____________________ . I often meet ____________________ on the weekend / on Saturday / on Sunday. I enjoy weekends because ____________________　.

University Life 2

Key words: class period, subjects, study, favorite

  1. Sentences: Please write these sentences (Slide 2)
  • My [ easiest day / busiest day ] at College is ____________________ .
  • The day I enjoy the most is ___________________ .
  • I start College early / late on ____________________ .
  • My last day before the winter vacation is ___________________ .

2. Sentences: Please write these sentences (Slide 3)

  • At school, I usually __________________ before class in the morning.
  • My favorite lunch is _________________ .
  • I often finish class at __________ or __________ .
  • I often go home at ____________________ .
  • I go to bed at ____________________ .

3. Sentences: Please write these sentences

  • After class in the afternoon I sometimes __________________ . (activity)
  • In the evening I usually ________________ . (activity)
  • I like to study in __________________ . (where)
  • I prefer to study ____________________ . (who)

4. Ask these Questions and Answer – Q/A

  • Question 1 : Do you study before a test?
  • Answer 1 : I always / often / sometimes / never do.
  • Question 2 : Do you have a good memory?
  • Answer 2 : It’s not very good / okay / pretty good

5. Ask these Questions and Answer – Q/A

  • Question 1 : Do you prefer reports (essay) or tests?
  • Answer 1 : I prefer ___________________ / I don’t care
  • Question 2 : Do you ever self-study (no homework or reports or tests)
  • Answer 2 : I always / often / sometimes / never do.

6. Speaking: I usually __________________ before class in the morning. I often finish class and go home at __________________ . I am usually very tired and go to bed at __________________ . I usually do my homework ____________________ . I like / don’t like study. I am enjoying ___________________ this year at College.