Year 8 - Languages: Japanese
Year 8 - Languages: Japanese
OverviewThis subject covers the study of the Japanese language. It focuses on the development of basic vocabulary, sentences patterns and all three alphabets. A focus on food, animals, hobbies, and entertainment are the key components of Year 8 Japanese class. Through the study of Japanese language students develop their skills in oral and aural language, reading and writing. Students also develop their ability to analyse and interpret comprehension tasks relating to their daily lives.
| Units / Topics | Types of Assessment |
|---|---|
| Unit 4 - Family | Translating Task - Family and Pets |
| Unit 5 - Animals | Reflection Task - Obento Assessment Task |
| Unit 6 - Food | Writing Task - Calendar |
| Unit 7 - When is it? | Speaking Task- Self - Introduction |
| Unit 8 - Hobbies | |
| Unit 9 - Where to? Who with? How will we get there? | |
| Unit 10 - What do you do? | |
| Unit 11 - Let’s see a movie | |
| Unit 12 - How was it? |
Future Directions
Satisfactory completion of this subject will provide a sound foundation for students to proceed to Year 9 Japanese.