Japanese language: understanding the katakana writing system

Challenge reference: 8731

Active
Notional learning hours
30
Level
Level 1
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Learning aim
The learner will learn all 122 Katakana characters, their combined sounds and variations.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes

(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)

The learner will:

  • 1 .  

    Research the 46 base characters, their sounds and stroke orders.

  • 2 .  

    Research how to read and write modified characters that utilise dakuten (") and handakuten (゜). 

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Assessment criteria

(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)

The learner can:

  • Research how to read and write the vowels, K row, S row and T row characters 
  • Research how to read and write N row, H row and M row characters 
  • Research how to read and write Y row, R row and W row characters including the standalone character N 
  • Research how to recognise and understand the modified sounds using dakuten in K row, S row, T row and H row
  • Research how to recognise and understand the modified sounds using handakuten in H row
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Assessment methodology

Assessment methodology
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Observation checklist
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