Herndon Sensei's News Corner
November 18 Newsletter
Thanksgiving edition
We have just a few days left before GaVS Fall Break. Let's get all the assignments submitted by Thursday, Nov. 19 so you can relax and enjoy the holiday time with family and friends. But if you miss Nov. 19 due date, please take some time during Fall Break to complete all the assignments. Here is the late assignment policy for this grading period.
- 10% deduction .......The assignments submitted after 12:01AM of Friday, Nov. 20 but before 12:00 midnight of Sunday, Nov. 29.
- 20% deduction .......The assignments submitted after 12:01AM but before 12:00 midnight of Monday, Nov. 30.
- 30% deduction .......The assignments submitted after 12:01AM but before 12:00 midnight of Tuesday, Dec. 1.
- Wednesday, Nov. 25....Gradebook will be updated and schoolcast will be sent as scheduled.
- Tuesday, Dec.1. is the last day to submit any late assignments.
GaVS will not be in session during the week of Thanksgiving, Nov.23 to Nov. 27; however, I will be checking emails at least once a day so if you need to communicate with me, please don't hesitate.
I have listed 3 different activities you can participate in this edition for extra credit. Please see below for details.
Exctra Credit Activities 1: History Challenge
Who is Yukichi Fukuzawa? He is the guy on Japanese 10,000 yen (about $100) bill. But who is he? Write me a paragraph that includes his birth and death year, his accomplishment, and why you think he was chosen to be the image of the Japanese highest bill. Submit it in the Dropbox named "Historical Figure" Challenge.
When is it due?
Monday, November 30.
What is in it for me?
Up to Extra 5% on your Project or Reading and Writing Assignment.Bonus Points Activity 2: Reading Challenge
Visit a website http://www.e-hon.jp/bsaruka/sarj5.htm
and challenge yourself to read Japanese folk tale "Sarukani Gassen," or "The Quarrel of the Money and the Crab."
Then answer the following questions in Roomaji or Japanese.
1. What does the story call the Monkey?
2. What does the story call the crab?
3. What is the name of the fruits?
4. Name at least 2 helpers of the Crab.
5. What happens to the Monkey at the end? You may answer this question in English.
If you are having difficult time, you can get some help from the following website.
https://youtu.be/TxNoa7yoAt4
Submit your typed answers in Dropbox "Reading Challenge."
When is it due?
Monday, November 30.
What is in it for me?
Up to Extra 5% on your Project or Reading and Writing Assignment.Extra Credit Activity 3: Listening Challenge
Watch and listen to "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" in Japanese using the link below.
https://youtu.be/1Y8tkJeuWJQ
You need to list at least 15 words or 3 sentences that you heard in the video and type them in either Roomaji or Japanese.
Submit your typed answers in Dropbox "Listening Challenge."
When is it due?
Monday, November 30.
What is in it for me?
Up to Extra 10% on your Speaking and Listening Assessment or Discussions.End of Semester Important Dates
- November 19 (Thur.)..............Assignments Due
- November 23 - 27..................GaVS Fall Break
- November 23.........................No Adobe Connect Session
- November 30 (Mon.)..............Adobe Connect Sessions at 2:25PM & 8PM
- December 1 (Tue.).................The last day for late assignment submission
- December 2 - 3 (Wed.&Thur.)........Final Exam
- December 4 (Fri.) ..................The last day of Fall 2015
- December 10.(Thur.)..............Grade Available in Registration at 8AM
Mrs. Herndon
Email: kumiko.herndon@gavirtualschool.org
Website: www.gavirtualschool.org
Phone: 706-751-7514
Origami Pet Project-Japanese IIAB
Origami Pet was such a delightful project for those who did it and the one graded it. Here are a few project reflections by our students.
"When I saw this project it brought back many memories. The first thing I did was practice with all three types to see which one I was the best at. It turned out to be the dog. Next I decided that I wanted a big version compared to my previous small ones. The instructions were very clear with the little translations at the bottom. I hope that there is another project like this it was really relaxing." ~ Ashton ~
“My origami pet is a dog. My father sent my younger sister origami paper, so I used real paper for my pet. I like red so I chose red, but I think my dog looks like Clifford the Big Red Dog. I have been folding origami since I was young. My aunt is very good at folding so she taught me when I was little. Even now I can still fold some easy ones. “~ Reio O.~
“I really enjoyed this because it was easy to follow. I've always struggled with origami and usually just gave up but this was pretty simple to follow. “~ Miranda J.~
Japanese Souvenir Letter-Japanese IIA
Fabulous job, Mayleen-san.
Letter to a Pen Pal-Japanese IIAB
His letter is a great example of completing a Letter to a Pen Pal Project.
Great job, Neo-kun!