Y_P_Lesson-6-2

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

in spite of ~
wear out ~
cruel
flood into ~
encourage

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
The first Anpanman book was published 28 years after World War II. Some kindergarten teachers, however, did not want children to read it because they thought it was cruel for others to eat one’s head. Some critics said that children would not be interested in the plot.

Yanase continued to draw Anpanman in spite of the criticisms. He noticed some changes over time. One father said that his son loved Anpanman. A kindergarten teacher also shared that the students bought several copies of Anpanman because the books would wear out quickly. “They are innocent and always give straight answers. They are honest critics who toss the books they don’t like, ” Yanase said about children. He wanted to communicate the message to them honestly, which is “What is justice? We can’t do justice without being hurt.”

After the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, Anpanman’s March requests flooded into radio stations. People wanted the children who experienced the earthquake to listen to the song. Adults were also encouraged by the song and repeated their requests. The song gave courage not only to the people in Tohoku but all over Japan.

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. When was the first Anpanman book published?
Answer:
2. Why did kindergarten teachers not want children to read the book?
Answer:
3. What did Yanase say about children?
Answer:
4. What song request flooded into radio stations after the Great East Japan Earthquake?
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

in spite of ~
wear out ~
encourage
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. People should keep following their dreams in spite of bad criticisms. Do you agree with that?
Answer: I agree / I disagree
2. Because of their simple and straightforward messages, children’s books and songs should be accepted by adults. 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. What are the benefits of children reading books?
Answer:
2. Why do you think e-books are getting popular?
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