What happens when a 35-year-old Japanese woman tells her family she's taking a promotion that requires frequent travel? This unit doesn't just teach vocabulary—it asks your students to grapple with real cultural tensions between tradition and individual choice. Complete, exam-aligned Unit 1 curriculum for AP Japanese Language and Culture (or high school Japanese 4).
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Includes 11 ready-to-use components: pacing guide (50-min & 90-min), slideshow, vocabulary, assessments, case study, writing rubrics, communication activity, and teacher's notes. Nearly 90 pages of resources!
What's included: Pacing guide with 2 schedule options (50-minute & 90-minute block classes) 20-slide professional PowerPoint on family structures, gender roles, and elder care Comprehensive glossary with 50+ family kinship terms and vocabulary Opening activity + 10 tiered discussion prompts Listening assessment (authentic dialogue + 4 questions with answer key) Reading assessment (350-word passage + 6 questions with answer key) Detailed case study (Naomi's work-life balance dilemma + 9 reflection questions) Presentational writing task + 3 rubric versions (holistic, mixed analytic, comprehensive) Communication activity (dialogue script + roleplay rubric with scoring guide) Extensive teacher's notes with answer keys, comprehension guides, extension ideas, and connections to Units 2–6 Pedagogical approach: Deeply cultural, never stereotyping—respectful examination of real tensions Content spans tradition to modernity:
ie system contemporary dual-income families aging society Tiered questioning (comprehension analysis application) scaffolds critical thinking Exam-aligned: models AP listening, reading, presentational writing, and interpersonal communication Flexible pacing: use as-is or adapt to your schedule Perfect for:
AP Japanese Language and Culture (all levels, grades 10–12) High school Japanese 4+ courses Teachers seeking culturally grounded, not tourist-level content Classes exploring gender, work, family, and social change Note: This is Unit 1 of a 6-unit curriculum. No store branding on any materials.
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Designed for grades 10–12.
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