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Orientation, Classroom Rules and Language, Course Grading System / TOEIC Strategies Review; DevelopingTOEIC Skills Introduction p.6-11; Japan Quiz: Review general knowledge of Japan
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Purchase assigned textbooks / Review TOEIC taking skills learned in the first year
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review the Course Outline / Read the “Tokyo’s best museums blow the cobwebs away” article and start thinking about museums
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2
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Introduction to World Museums: Describe museums; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 1 p.13-15 / Paris Museum Pass: Practice skimming and scanning for information in texts from an authentic website
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Collect information about a museum in another country of their choice / Research museums and famous exhibits in Paris online
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 1 p.20-21; Start working on Writing Homework 1 (Write a business letter) /Search museums in Tokyo for a new Tokyo Museum Pass
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3
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Writing Assignment: Learn assignment requirements, start writing an informative essay; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 1 p.16-17 / Computers and Technology (Future Inventions): Discuss past, present, and future technology; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 1 p.18-19
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 1 p.22-23 / Research using the Computer History Museum website; Complete Writing Homework 1
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Writing Assignment: Research various aspects of Japanese culture and start thinking about writing assignment topics / Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 1 p.24-26
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4
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Computer History:Practice reading for the main idea, describe company histories / Describing Art I: Learn vocabulary and phrases appropriate to discussing art; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 2 p.27-29
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Writing Assignment: Research more information about an aspect of Japanese culture of their choice / Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 2 p.32-35
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Writing Assignment:Start writing a draft for the assignment / Find and research a favorite piece of art to present on
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5
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Describing Art II:Present a favorite piece of art to the group / Artist Biography: Describe life stages/achievements, Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 2 p.30-31
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Prepare a short presentation about a favorite piece of art / Find and research a favorite artist
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 2 p.36-40; Start working on Writing Homework 2 (Describe a piece of art and their interpretation of it) / Research the history of money in Japan at http://www.imes.boj.or.jp/cm/english/
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6
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Money and Currency:Review verbs to do with money and discuss the Japanese economy / Japanese Currency Museum: Learn about Japanese monetary history; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 3 p.41-43
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Complete the first draft of Writing Assignment / Read an article about Japan’s economy
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Find and research a person on a bank note of their choice / Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 3 p.46-49
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7
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Mini-group presentations(Person on a bank note) / Review: Review vocabulary, topics, and TOEIC skills for the exam; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 3 p.44-45
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Prepare a mini group presentation about a person on a bank note / Prepare notes to review for the examination; Complete the first draft of Writing Homework 2
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Prepare notes to review for the examination / Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 3 p.50-54
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8
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Review and Examination /Presentation Project: Introduction, form presentation groups and select amuseum; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 4 p.55-57
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Review for the exam / Preview a list of museums for group presentations
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Reflect on the examination and review any lesson content that was challenging / Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 4 p.60-63, Visit the selected museum as a group
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9
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Celebrations and Traditions: Explain and describe common Japanese celebrations and traditions / Festivals Around the World: Describe different festivals and their meanings; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 4 p.58-59
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Research Japanese celebrations and traditions / Research interesting festivals around the world
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Prepare a short presentation about a Japanese festival; Start working on Writing Homework 3 (Describe a festival or national holiday and its significance) / Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 4 p.64-68, Begin work on the group presentation
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10
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Japanese Customs and Habits: Describe Japanese customs and habits, give advice to foreigners in Japan / Japanese Pottery: Describe objects/exhibits; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 5 p.69-71
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Research Japanese customs and habits / Read an article about old Japanese pottery; Complete the first draft of Writing Homework 3
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 5 p.74-77 / Rewrite the draft of Writing Assignment based on feedback from the teacher
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11
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Signs and Symbols I:Discuss symbols and their meanings / Signs and Symbols II: Think about symbols commonly associated with Japan; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 5 p.72-73
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read an article about Japan changing map symbols of places/objects for tourists / Research common symbols we see in everyday life
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 5 p.78-82; Revise the first draft of Writing Homework 2 / Prepare an outline for the group presentation
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12
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Presentation Preparation I: Time for students to work in their groups for their presentation /Describing Places: Practice describing towns and architecture; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 6 p.83-85
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Complete the group presentation outline / Prepare a short presentation on a place and/or building in Tokyo/Japan
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Complete the final draft of Writing Assignment / Continue individual work on presentations, Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 6 p.88-91; Revise the first draft of Writing Homework 3
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13
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Describing Food:Practice useful vocabulary for describing food / Presentation Preparation II:Time for students to work in their groups for their presentation;Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 6 p.86-87
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Read an article about Japanese food culture; Complete the final draft of Writing Homework 2 / Prepare for the group presentation
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Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 6 p.92-96 / Continue individual work on presentations
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14
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Presentation Skills Review and Practice / Presentations I: Make a presentation as a group; be an active listener
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Prepare for the group presentation;; Complete the final draft of Writing Homework 3 / Practice the presentation
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review presentation skills and practice for the presentation / Reviewand self-assess presentations
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15
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Presentations II: Make a presentation as a group; be an active listener / Review and Wrap-up
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Practice the presentation / Organize all the handouts and vocabulary list for this course
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review and self-assess presentations / Review what has been learnt during the course
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