March 14 - Japan and Spring Break

Students need to complete their Influenza 1918 worksheet and jikoshoukai( Formal Self Introduction) by Monday after break.  There will be a little time in class to finish the introductions on Monday.

A jikoshoukai speech generally contains the following information (Be creative):

Greeting (e.g., Hello/Good afternoon, etc.)

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Another greeting (e.g., Nice to meet you.)

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Your name (Last, First)

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Your Age

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A interesting fact or two about yourself (I played football in college and I love history)

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A nicety (e.g., I'm reallly excited to teach this class, etc.)

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A closing nicety (e.g., Have a great day)

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If students want to go the extra mile they can translate their introduction into Japanese.