5月5日 こどもの日

We generally celebrate May 5 as "Children's day", which is one of Japanese national holidays.
The another name of "Children's day" is "Boy's festival".
"children's day" based on "the day for the prevention of cruelty to children" was established in 1948.

The purpose of "Children's day" was to celebrate children's happiness and to respect their individual.
In addition,the day was established as a "Thanks day" for their mother.

Boy's parents display "colorful carp banners" or "helmet".
Many people eat some famous sweets to celebrate the special day.
"colorful carp banners" and "helmet" are famous symbol to celebrate "Children's day".
Many parents display them hoping that children will grow up with courage and wisdom.

"Kashiwa-mochi", rice cake wrapped in an oak leaf, and " Chimaki" , rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves, are also famous as a Japanese sweets to celebrate "Children's day".
In Japan many people believe "kashiwa-mochi" is a symbol of prosperity of their descendants.
On the other hand "Chimaki" has been familiar among the people as a protective charm.

Samuel Rokuzo Sigler

Samuel Rokuzo Sigler was born on April 22 at 4:15pm. 7Ibs 3oz. 19 inches.

4月11日 金曜日

今日勉強した事は、

１）漢字クイズ
２）Conversation T→S
３）Conversation S→S
４）Review/New Grammar: Transitivity Pairs

宿題は、
１）workbook p.51 and 52

４月９日 水曜日

今日、勉強したことは、

１）Conversation: T→S 今週末に、何をしますか。数学の宿題をします。
2) Conversation: S→S
3) 漢字（Lesson 17後半）
4) New grammar: transitive Vs intransitive verbs

宿題は、
1) Workbook p.117 and 118
2) Kanji Quiz (lesson 17 beginning half)
3) Vocabulary sheets→due by the end of semester
4) Make flashcards of Transitivity pairs from textbook
e.g.) one side-開ける opposite side-開く

４月７日 月曜日

今日、勉強したことは、

１）漢字クイズ (Lesson 16 ①と②）
２）Review Conversation:S→S　e.g.)　結婚したそうですね。
３）New 漢字：Lesson 17前半
When I collected the housewives who learn calligraphy and are 25 years old, I made public my  marriage. 
私が、習字を習っていて２５歳の主婦を集めた時、結婚を発表しました。
When I collected 25 year old housewives who learn calligraphy, I made public my marriage.
私が、習字をならっている２５歳の主婦を集めた時、結婚を発表しました。

宿題は、
１）workbook p.117 と118

４月４日 金曜日

今日、勉強したことは、

１）漢字クイズLesson16前半
２）Review 会話 ～そうです　Gossip
３）漢字　
When I opened the room and had been thinking the plan (for basketball game), my teammates was exercising in the classroom.
部屋を空けて、さくせんを考えていた時、味方は、教室で運動をしていました。

しゅくだいは、
１）Blog entry：Reflection　”What is one thing that you think it was effective for your Japanese learning?"
　　Write the reasons/analysis why you think so.
What we have done: Photo story videos/ you are the teacher project/ Skype conference with Japanese students/ Newspapers/ essay/ kanji handout that make you interested in Kanji more/ Voki/ Group learning,etc

４月２日 水曜日

今日、勉強したことは、

1) Conversation (handout) : Review T→S and S→S　～なくちゃいけませんか。
2) Review: Kanji from the conversation handout
3) Kanji: Lesson 16 beginning half

世界の子供の全部は一週間に一回以上、はみがきを始めます。
All of the child in the world starts brushing teeth more than once in a week.
4) New: 漢字がおもしろくなるプリント

しゅくだいは、
1) Workbook p. 115 and 116