Hino sensei 2015 AP Japanese summer assignment 1) Edmodo

Hino sensei
2015 AP Japanese summer assignment
1)
Edmodo www.edmodo.com (Group code: z4ew26）and Grammar study
a. Be a member by June 12, 2015.
b. Review the grammar packet of the textbook, “Adventures in Japanese III” and practice new
sentence structures.
c. Type your self-introduction including the 5 different new sentence structures.
d. Post your self-introduction to Edmodo by June 30.
e. Read posted self-introduction and post each question to all classmates.
f. Post your answers from your classmates.
Evaluation: Task Completion
2)
Culture knowledge
 Choose the five topics listed below.
 Compare the qualities and features of the topic you choose between Japanese culture and your
culture. Post the minimum of two characteristics for five topics in Japanese to Edmodo by July
31.
Sample:
あさごはん
朝御飯
日本
１．和食の朝御飯は、みそしる
やごはんや焼き魚やつけものな
どです。
２．洋食の朝御飯は、トースト
やサラダやたまごやハムなどで
す。ホットケーキは、スナック
として食べることが多いです。
アメリカ
1. アメリカ人は朝御飯にシリアル
を食べる人が多いですから、たくさ
んのしゅるいのシリアルがありま
す。
２．ホットケーキやたまごやベーコ
ンが人気がありますが、たいていの
人はサラダを朝御飯として食べませ
ん。
Evaluation: Task Completion
3)

Kanji Practice
Review the information of the 410 kanji on the AP Kanji packet (posted to Edmodo). Choose at
least 200 unfamiliar kanji from the AP kanji list, and write the meaning of kanji, on-yomi, kunyomi, and a sentence including the kanji on the Kanji practice sheets by September 14.
*Write a few sentences on the Kanji practice sheets every day during summer break. I strongly
recommend you to complete the kanji practice sheets before the first day of school. Do not wait
until the due date to begin.
Sample
かんじ
漢字
1
くんよ
おんよ
訓読み
音読み
Kun reading
On reading
医
イ
い
み
意味
Meaning
medical
かんじ
つか
さくぶん
漢字を使っての作文 ( make a
sentence using kanji reviewed)
医者になるつもりだ。
Evaluation: Completion

Practice Kanji using AIJ free flash card software.
http://www.cheng-tsui.com/downloads/supplements/aij_flashcards_program_windows
3) Reading and Listening Practice
a. Take 2007 AP Japanese Language and Culture Released Exam. Audio files are posted to the
Edmodo, too.
b. Grade your exam using answer keys.
c. Analyze your strength and weakness in listening and reading skills and what you need to
Improve by your 2016 AP Japanese Exam.
d. Type your reflection journal in Japanese (or English) including the following information.
Then turn in as assignment to Edmodo by August 31.
 Is it easy to take the 2007 AP released exam? Why? List thee reasons.
 Set your goals; summer, First Quarter, Second Quarter, Third Quarter, Fourth Quarter.
Evaluation: Task Completion
4) Reading
Read authentic online articles about Japan over the summer
(a) Reading Chuta (http://language.tiu.ac.jp/tools_e.html)
Once you choose an article, copy all reading texts of the article. Open the “Reading Chuta” web
site and paste the entire article in the box provided. This site helps you understand any reading
materials and functions as a dictionary.
(b) Rikai.com (http://www.rikai.com/perl/Home.pl
Enter a web-address or paste some text in the box to the left on the website. Press “Go” and move
the mouse over any Japanese word to see the reading and definition.
Resources:
http://www.nhk.or.jp/
http://news.tbs.co.jp/
http://mainichi.jp/
http://www.asagaku.com/index.html
Extension: http://sp.cis.iwate-u.ac.jp/icampus/u/linksj.jsp
http://itunes.apple.com/itunes-u/bushu-the-kanji-makers-bushu/id438294617

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