In this task students were required to write a letter to their Japanese host family describing their family and interests. This task relates to one or more of the prescribed topics in Stage 2.
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Written communication, Text types, Kanji, Japanese script, Japanese language, Families, Lifestyles
Grades are assigned at the end of a unit or semester based on the rank order of students. Grades should not be assigned to individual assessments.
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2012/37214 PDF 2009/24712(v2) Japanese: Second Language: Stage 2 Grade C Work sample 2
Applies some of the conventions of letter writing, e.g. a description of the weather; however, omits the date.
Inappropriately uses English.
Uses a good range of mostly familiar kanji.
Relies on simple, rehearsed language.
Omits use of prescribed kanji.
Asks appropriate questions; however, uses culturally inappropriate use of anata instead of yukisan.
Uses a narrow range of Stage 2 grammar.
Occasionally uses particles incorrectly, but this does not impede meaning.