Logical Thinking Training_1

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

単語を音読します。講師に続いて読みましょう。講師は発音を確認します。

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART A_2

1.	cheerful
	陽気な
2.	big-hearted
	おおらかな
3.	bossy
	威張る
4.	outspoken
	スバスバ物を言う
5.	mean
	意地悪な

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.

ではいくつかの単語を復習してみましょう。

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART B_1

We will read aloud the passage below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

文章を音読します。講師に続いて読みましょう。講師は発音を確認します。

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

In the middle of a conversation, Japanese people often ask each other, “What blood type are you?” Why do Japanese people like to categorize people on almost any occasion? For example, they call those who think logically “left-brained,” and those who think emotionally “right-brained.” Similarly, many people keep on labeling others as the “science” type or the “art” type, even years after college graduation. Perhaps categorizing people by blood type is the most extreme example. Maybe it’s true that people can be categorized into types based on what they have in common. However, if you ask “What is your blood type?” to foreigners you meet for the first time, they will be surprised. Perhaps in a country like America, where everyone has a different background, categorizing people is useless.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words from part B_2.

ではいくつかの単語を復習してみましょう。

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

Please summarize the article above in your own words. You may refer to the Summary chart part on your own textbook if needed.
Please start your summary with “The article describes that …”.

読んだ内容を自分の言葉でまとめましょう。自分の教科書のSummary chartを参照することも可能です。回答は「The article describes that …」で始めましょう。

PART C_2

The article describes that

PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answer. After that, please read aloud your corrected answer.

ではあなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Now, please defend your opinion. I will ask you the following question. Then, please answer what you prepared.

自分の意見を述べましょう。講師が質問するので、用意してきた考えを答えましょう。

(Students prepare for the following question in advance.)

PART D_2

Do you agree or disagree that one’s personality is influenced by his/her blood type and why?
I agree/disagree that
I have two reasons for this.
Firstly,
Secondly,
For these reasons, I believe that

PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answer.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(Please send the corrected answer to your student.)

PART D_4

PART D_5

Now, let’s try to express opposite idea. First, we’ll read the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

次は反対意見を述べましょう。まずは模範解答を読みます。講師の後に続いて音読しましょう。

PART D_6

Do you agree or disagree that one’s personality is influenced by his/her blood type and why?

I agree that our personality is influenced by our blood type.

I have two reasons for this.

Firstly, the fortune telling by blood type is very common in Japan. When we know the tendency of each blood type, we tend to act like that. As a result, people tend to act similarly based on the blood type.

Secondly, as part of human evolution, blood type gives us personality. I think current blood types have survived several hundred million years. Humans who were able to avoid troubles had same the personality. So, I think each blood type has similar personalities, too.

For these reasons, I believe that our personality is influenced by our blood type.

PART D_7

Do you agree or disagree that one’s personality is influenced by his/her blood type and why?

I disagree that our personality is influenced by our blood type.

I have two reasons for this.

Firstly, the fortune telling by blood type is shared in Japan. In my family, we all have same blood type but we have different personalities. Of course, some part of our personalities are similar but I think it’s more affected by the environment.

Secondly, we sometimes introduce our personality depending on nationality. If it’s true that our personality is influenced by our blood type, we don’t have an idea that nationality is influenced our personality. For example, Japanese are shy while Americans are open.

For these reasons, I believe that our personality is not influenced by our blood type.

PART D_8

Now, let’s express your idea. Your answer should start with “I agree or disagree ～” that you didn’t choose first.

ではあなたの考えを述べましょう。回答は最初にで選ばなかった「I agree ～.」か「I disagree ～.」で始めてください。

(If students have hard time, please read aloud the sample answer instead of making answer.)

PART D_9

Do you agree or disagree that one’s personality is influenced by his/her blood type and why?
I agree/disagree that
I have two reasons for this.
Firstly,
Secondly,
For these reasons, I believe that

PART D_10

Now, let’s review your answer.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(Please send the corrected answer to your student.)

PART D_11

PART E_1

Now, let’s review todady’s lesson.
I will give you my score for each criterion and my overall feedback.

今日のレッスンを振り返りましょう。
講師がそれぞれの項目について採点と全体についてフィードバックをします。

PART E_2

1.	The student was able to speak in a clear voice that is easy to follow.
	はっきりと、相手にとってわかりやすい話し方ができた。
	Score:	1—-2—-3—-4—-5
	(1:strongly disagree, 2:disagree, 3:undecided, 4:agree, 5:strongly agree)
2.	The student was able to speak in a confident and relaxed manner.
	自信をもって、リラックスした喋り方ができた。
	Score:	1—-2—-3—-4—-5
	(1:strongly disagree, 2:disagree, 3:undecided, 4:agree, 5:strongly agree)
3.	The student was able to use appropriate phrases to express his or her ideas.
	適切な慣用表現を使って自分の考えを伝えることができた。
	Score:	1—-2—-3—-4—-5
	(1:strongly disagree, 2:disagree, 3:undecided, 4:agree, 5:strongly agree)
4.	The student was able to orally comment on the given passage in detail.
	聞かれた内容について詳細に意見を述べることができた。
	Score:	1—-2—-3—-4—-5
	(1:strongly disagree, 2:disagree, 3:undecided, 4:agree, 5:strongly agree)