Summer Work

Recontractors Conference 2021 | Catherine Johnson

IT’S

ALMOST

SUMMER VACATION!!!

which means…

Or… is summer work different for you?

Let’s discuss!

Jamboard!!!

Wait a minute… discuss??? In an online meeting of 70+???

HOW?

What are your work days like �during summer (vacation)?�

Busy? Boring? Same as always?

Let’s Focus On:

• Speech Contests�
• Making Materials�
• English Boards

Speech Contests

Speech Contest: JHS

Two participants from each school. One to do a speech, the other a recitation.

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Speeches: Original speech written by the student in Japanese then translated into English by the JTE/ALT.

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Recitations: Speech from a MEXT-approved textbook.

• Speeches/Recitations must be under 5 minutes.
• Natural gestures and expressions are encouraged.
• Winners of the city-wide contests in September continue to the prefectural contest. �(rules should be the same)

More info and approved recitations on the Akita Wiki.

Speech Contest: SHS

All Akita Senior High School Oratorical Contest

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• Speeches are written in English by the students and checked by an ALT. They must be between 4:30-5:30 minutes long. Max. 3 students/school.
• Recitations are taken from popular stories or excerpts of famous speeches. Must be less than 4 minutes. Max. 2 students/school.

All Japan Inter-Commercial High School English Speech Contest

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• Preliminary contest in Akita is held in October
• Speeches are written in English by the student and checked by the ALT.
• Recitations can be one of five provided options.

More info on the Akita Wiki.

How do you help with speech contests?�

Any tips for coaching students? �(pronunciation, expression, memorization, etc.)

Making�Materials

in case you haven’t heard of them…

irasutoya.com is a great place to get free illustrations!!!

What are some materials you’ve made that have been useful/helpful?

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What has NOT been useful/helpful?

English Boards

If you have an English Board, �what topics & themes do you cover?

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Where do you get your ideas/inspiration?

Any questions?��Answers open to everyone.