Y_P_Lesson-6-1

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART A_2

cartoonist
suffer
made of
in need
justice

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART B_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

A Strange but True Superhero
Anpanman was published way back in 1973. The creator, Takashi Yanase, was not famous as a cartoonist when Anpanman was published. Anpanman is a superhero who offered a part of his head made of bread to hungry children. He wore an old cape with patches in the early books.

American culture affected Japan after World War II; superheroes like Superman were popular among children. Yanase, however, had a different idea about superheroes. “Those superheroes defeat their enemy and say justice has been done. But I don’t think they are true superheroes. True superheroes help people in need.”

Yanase thought about justice throughout his life. He wanted to be a cartoonist as a child but had to become a soldier to serve his country. He saw and experienced true hunger in the army. It was a bitter memory for him. Many people were still suffering after the war, and this caused Yanase to not believe that justice is defeating other people. He came to believe that justice is giving food to the hungry. This led him to the idea of Anpanman.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and sentences from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART B_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART B_6

1. How does Anpanman help people?
Answer:
2. According to the article, what were popular among Japanese children after the war?
Answer:
3. According to Yanase, what are true superheroes?
Answer:
4. What led Yanase to the idea of Anpanman?
Answer:
PART B_7

Now, let’s review your answers.
(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 B_8

PART C_1

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PART C_2

made of
in need
suffer
PART C_3

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

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s study the example below. I will read the sample question, and you will read the sample answer.

PART D_2

Sample Question:
Studying English is important. Do you agree with that?
Sample Answer:
I agree. In my opinion, English is not only a school subject but a language that can be used for communication. To have a good future, we need to study English so we can have more opportunities to achieve success.
PART D_3

You will defend your opinion about the following topics. Your answer should have at least one reason.
Your answer should start with “I agree/ I disagree”.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART D_4

1. Physically strong superheroes always win and is always right. Do you agree with this?
Answer: I agree / I disagree
2. Defeating someone brings you nothing worthwhile. Do you agree with that?
Answer: I agree / I disagree
PART D_5

Now, let’s review your answers.
(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 D_6

PART E_1

Now, please answer the following questions. Give at least one reason to support your opinion.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1. Do you like superhero movies? Why or why not?
Answer:
2. Why do you think Anpanman is attractive to children?
Answer:
PART E_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(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 E_4