Discovering Japan: A Journey Through Language and Culture

1. HSC SEMINAR DAY Friday 26th May 2017 Singleton High School

2. 　　　秋（あき）の日本

3. 日本の好きなこと

4. 　さくらはきれいなはなでしょう？

5. 私について… • Japanese teacher and HSC Marker and Orals Examiner. • Born in Japan, to a Japanese mother but grew up in Perth Western Australia. • Has taught Japanese in Sydney public high schools for 16 years, in private schools for 5 years and in TAFE for 10 years. • Has been a Senior Marker for the Continuers Course, Marker for the Beginners Course and a Senior Examiner for the Beginners and Continuers Course oral examinations. • Worked in Tokyo as an exchange teacher for 2 years, and has taken student groups to Japan many times, the last being in January 2010. Was due to go to Japan again in May 2011, but because of the devastation from the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear reactor, postponed that trip. Went to a Japanese wedding in October, went for cherry • Blossom viewing はなみ（花見） in April and will go again for another wedding in March • In Japan, loves to go travelling, visiting friends and relatives, bathing in onsens, watching sumo & kabuki, and viewing cherry blossoms. Has climbed Mt Fuji and survived the crowds at Disneyland and Universal Studios.

7. USEFUL WEBSITES • A. BOSTES (Board of Studies, Teaching & Educational Standards NSW) • http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au • 1) Notes from the Marking Centre http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_exams/2015/notes/japanese-cont.html • 2) Past HSC Papers/Marking Guidelines/Sample Answers http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_exams/2014/pdf_doc/2014-mg-japanese-cont.pdf • 3) Syllabuses, Support Documents and Specimen HSC exams http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/syllabus2000_listj.html

8. NEW: • BOSTES http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/parents/hsc-exam-workbooks.html • B. Education Standards Authority Exam packs from 2001 – 2016 (for teachers) http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/Understanding-the-curriculum/resources/hsc-exam-papers/hsc-exam-paper-detail/2016/japanese-continuers-2016-hsc-exam-pack

9. http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/course-descriptions/japanese.htmlhttp://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/course-descriptions/japanese.html • (prerequisites, exclusions, course content, topics etc) • https://studentsonline.bostes.nsw.edu.au/go/exams/preparing_for_your_written_exams/advice-hsc-exams/

10. WARNING: When doing practice writing tasks from HSC pre 2010, the examination changed in 2010 – Continuers Writing Questions • There are two writing tasks in this section; one worth 5 marks and the other worth 10 marks. Each will require you to write 200 – 300 ji. You will not get a choice for the 5 mark question, but a choice of two for the 10 mark question. The questions will be phrased in English. The 5-mark question will require you to be informative or descriptive. The 10-mark question will be slightly more difficult in nature and will require you to explain or justify a point of view. Please check the marking guidelines on the BOSTES Website, as they are different for each question and different from previous years.

11. Timetable for 2017 HSC Japanese Exams

12. Getting Ready for your Oral Exam (5 minute video) https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/exam-advice-resources/languages-oral-exams

13. Important advice to students from NESA website (language exams) https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/exam-advice-resources/advice-hsc-languages-exam

14. Japanese Oral Examinations will be recorded on a computer. In the unlikely event that there is a technical difficulty at the time of the examination, you will have the opportunity to re-sit the examination before you leave the examination centre. *** If a student becomes ill or suffers an accident that affects their exam performance, they should submit an illness/misadventure application form (available at the exam centre) through the principal and notify the Presiding Officer when entering the exam or as soon as possible. (not after leaving)

15. Important information re oral examination • http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/languages-oral-exam-advice-to-student.html • If you are studying a Beginners, Continuers Extension or Japanese in Context course, you should read the HSC Oral Examinations – Advice to Students document carefully, to prepare for your oral.

16. Important notes re Oral Exams In 2012, a number of students expressed concern about the nature of the questions asked and the number of topics addressed in Beginners and Continuers oral examinations. The HSC Oral Examinations – Advice to Students document on the Board’s website states that ‘the examiner will ask you questions about the topics you have been studying from the syllabus, as they relate to your personal world. Neither the number of questions nor the number of topics covered by the examination is predetermined. Questions often arise out of answers provided by the candidates, so be careful to expect that and be prepared!

17. However, you can expect to be asked a range of questions sampling the content of the course. The questions the examiner asks may relate to something you have just said, or they may introduce a new topic. You should be aware that examiners will interrupt you if they would like to ask another question, or if you embark on what appears to be a pre-learned monologue. Only relevant material will be considered by the markers.

18. Practice questions for oral exams： “My Mum loves sushi”

19. “My hobby is playing the piano”

20. 家族(かぞく）は…

21. I also have a little brother …

22. Illness & Misadventure http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_exams/illness-misadventure.html

23. For the oral examinations, students will be able to download their confirmation sheet & relevant location maps through Students Online studentsonline.bos.nsw.edu.au * It is the responsibility of the student to print off their letter and bring it to the examination.

24. Important information for students regarding ORAL EXAMINATIONS: Please ensure that you are familiar with all the points listed below. After your school has scheduled your examination, you will need to log in to Students Online to download your personalised confirmation sheet along with other information relating to your Languages Oral Examination, such as maps and parking information. If your school does not schedule your oral examination, your confirmation sheet will not be available on Students Online until Monday 10 July. If your examination details are not available on Students Online by this date, you should talk to your teacher or contact NESA on (02) 9367 8065 or email: examlang@nesa.nsw.edu.au. It is unlikely that your examination centre will be your home school. Refer to the venue map and parking information on Students Online for advice on how to get to your examination centre.No alternative arrangements will be made if you fail to attend a scheduled examination.

25. . If you are ill on your oral examination day, NESA’s usual processes will apply. Please read the section on illness and misadventure in the Rules and Procedures for HSC Candidates booklet. You should arrive at the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the start time on your confirmation sheet. Note that this start time refers to the start of the exam session and that students do their exams progressively from this time. You must be prepared to wait under supervision to do your exam. You may consult study materials including dictionaries while you are waiting, but you will not be permitted to take these into the examination room. It is strongly recommended that you bring food and drink to have while you wait as there are no food outlets at any of the examination centres. Food and drink cannot be taken into the examination room. You must bring your confirmation sheet with you to the examination. If you lose your confirmation sheet, log in to Students Online and print another one, or bring some form of photo identification such as a driver licence or student card.Please do not wear your school uniform to your oral examination. Should you require wheelchair access, please contact NESA as soon as possible on (02) 9367 8065 or email: examlang@nesa.nsw.edu.au.All electronic communication devices must be switched off and stored in a pocket or bag while you are at the language examination centre, unless otherwise advised.NESA staff are not responsible for the security of any material or equipment brought to an examination.

26. Useful resources • Bilingual (J-E/E-J) print dictionary (no annotations allowed) (electronic dictionaries not permitted) • Continuers’ vocabulary list (recommended) – both alphabetical and in topics • Continuers’ kanji list • Continuers’ speaking questions booklet • Copy of the themes/topics/sub-topics page from the syllabus • Copy of the grammar list from the syllabus • List of text types from the syllabus • BOS Standards Packages (2001 & 2002 only) • Past HSC examination papers/guidelines/notes from the marking centre

27. 2015 HSC JAPANESE CONTINUERS • Listening Questions http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_exams/2015/exams/2015-hsc-japanese-cont.pdf • Audio files http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_exams/2015/audio/2015-hsc-japanese-continuers.mp3

28. 　　　　がんばってください • いっしょうけんめい勉強してください • よくれんしゅうしてください • 分からない時、先生に聞いてください

29. I got my samurai spirit and love of Japan and Japanese from my mother, Keiko  平成(へいせい）二十七年五月に母はなくなりました。今日は母のたんじょうびです。RIP