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Orientation, Classroom Rules and Language, Course Grading System / TOEIC Strategies Review, Japan Quiz (GeneralKnowledge of Japan); 5-Minute Quizzes for the TOEIC Test Listening 3 p.1-4 |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Purchase assigned textbooks / TOEIC Test Reading Handout I-1: Part 5 |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review the Course Outline / Readthe “Tokyo’s best museums blow the cobwebs away” article and start thinkingabout museums |
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Introduction to WorldMuseums: Describe museums; 5-Minute Quizzes for the TOEIC Test Listening 3p.5-6 / Paris Museum Pass: Practice skimming and scanning for information intexts from an authentic website
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TOEIC Test Reading HandoutI-2: Part 6 / Research museums and famousexhibits in Paris online
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Research museums andfamous exhibits in Paris online / Search museums in Tokyo for a new Tokyo Museum Pass |
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Computers and Technology(Future Inventions): Discuss past, present, future technology; 5-Minute Quizzesfor the TOEIC Test Listening 3 p.7-9 / Computer History: Practice reading forthe main idea, Describe company histories |
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TOEIC Test Reading Handout I-3: Part 7 / Research using the ComputerHistory Museum website
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Research using the Computer History Museum website / Research a visualartist of their choice and start thinking about writing assignment topics |
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Writing Assignment: InformativeEssay; 5-Minute Quizzes for the TOEIC Test Listening 3 p.10 / Artist Biography:Describe life stages/achievements |
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TOEIC Test Reading Handout I-4: Part 7 / Research more information abouta visual artist of their choice |
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Writing Assignment:Start writing a draft for the assignment / Create a brief biography of awell-known artist |
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Describing Art I: Learnvocabulary and phrases appropriate to discussing art; 5-Minute Quizzes for theTOEIC Test Listening 3 p.11 / Describing Art II: Present a favorite piece ofart to the group |
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TOEIC Test Reading Handout I-5: Part 5 / Prepare a short presentation about a favorite piece of art
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Find and research a favoritepiece of art to present on / Research common symbols we see in everyday life |
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Signs and Symbols I:Discuss symbols and their meanings; 5-Minute Quizzes for the TOEIC TestListening 3 p.12 / Signs and Symbols II: Think about symbols commonlyassociated with Japan |
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TOEIC Test Reading Handout I-6: Part 6 / Complete the first draft of Writing Assignment |
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Read an article about Japan changing symbols on their maps for tourists/ Read an article about Japan’s economy |
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Money and Currency:Review verbs to do with money and discuss the Japanese economy; 5-MinuteQuizzes for the TOEIC Test Listening 3 p.13 / Japanese Currency Museum: Learnabout Japanese monetary history |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
TOEIC Test ReadingHandout I-7: Part 7 / Research the history of money in Japanat http://www.imes.boj.or.jp/cm/english/
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Research the history ofmoney in Japan at http://www.imes.boj.or.jp/cm/english/ / Preparenotes to review for the examination |
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Review: Reviewvocabulary, topics, and TOEIC skills for the exam; 5-Minute Quizzes for theTOEIC Test Listening 3 p.14 / Review and Examination |
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TOEIC Test ReadingHandout I-8: Part 7 / Review for the exam |
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Review for the exam / Reflecton the examination and review any lesson content that was challenging |
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Presentation Project:Introduction / Describing Food: Practice useful vocabulary for describing food |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Preview a list of museums for group presentations / Read an article aboutJapanese food culture
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Visit the selected museum as a group / Begin work on the presentation |
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Japanese Pottery: Learnuseful expressions for describing objects/exhibits / Describing Music: Practiceusing vocabulary for describing music and different genres |
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Read about old Japanesepottery / Readan article about the Japanese music industry |
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Rewrite the draft of Writing Assignment based on feedback from theteacher / Prepare an outline for the group presentation |
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Festivals Around theWorld: Describe different festivals and their meanings / Celebrations andTraditions: Explain and describe common Japanese celebrations and traditions |
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Research interestingfestivals around the world / Research Japanese celebrations and traditions
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Prepare a short presentation about a Japanese festival / Prepare a minigroup presentation about Japanese traditions |
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Giving Directions:Practice giving directions / Presentation Preparation I: Time for students towork in their groups for their presentation |
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Complete the final draftof Writing Assignment / Complete the group presentation outline |
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Describe how to get home from the university / Continue individual workon presentations |
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Describing Places:Practice describing towns and architecture / Presentation Preparation II: Timefor students to work in their groups for their presentation |
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Review directions andsightseeing spots in Tokyo / Prepare for the group presentation
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Prepare a short presentation on a place and/or building in Tokyo/Japan /Prepare for the group presentation
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Presentation SkillsReview and Practice / Presentations I: Make a presentation as a group; be anactive listener |
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Prepare for the group presentation/ Practicethe presentation
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Review presentation skills and practice for the presentation / Reviewand self-assess presentations |
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Presentations II: Make apresentation as a group; be an active listener / Review and Wrap-up |
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Practice the presentation / Organizeall the handouts and vocabulary list for this course |
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Review and self-assess presentations / Review what has been learnt in the course |
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