Minna no Nihongo Lesson 9: Vocabulary and Teaching Materials

Minna no Nihongo Lesson 9: Vocabulary and Teaching Materials

Minna no Nihongo Lesson 9: Vocabulary and Teaching Materials
Minna no Nihongo Lesson 9: Vocabulary and Teaching Materials

Lesson Content

Grammar Points:

  1. Using 好き (like), 嫌い (dislike), 上手 (good at), 下手 (bad at):
    • Example:
      • サッカーが好きです。 (I like soccer.)
      • 日本語が上手です。 (I’m good at Japanese.)
  2. Particles for Preferences and Skills:
    • is used with 好き, 嫌い, 上手, 下手:
      • Example: ピアノが下手です。(I am bad at playing the piano.)
  3. Talking about Possession or Experience:
    • Expressing what you have done or what you like:
      • アニメを見たことがありますか? (Have you ever watched anime?)
  4. Expressing Contrasts with でも (but):
    • Example:
      • 映画は好きです。でも、怖い映画は嫌いです。 (I like movies, but I wouldn’t say I like scary ones.)

Vocabulary

Preferences and Skills:

  • 好き (すき) – Like
  • 嫌い (きらい) – Dislike
  • 上手 (じょうず) – Good at
  • 下手 (へた) – Bad at

Hobbies and Activities:

  • 音楽 (おんがく) – Music
  • 映画 (えいが) – Movie
  • 絵 (え) – Painting/Drawing
  • スポーツ – Sports
  • 料理 (りょうり) – Cooking

Expressions:

  • あります – There is / I have (non-living things)
  • わかります – I understand / I know

Kanji Introduced

  • 好 (like)
  • 嫌 (dislike)
  • 上 (up)
  • 下 (down)
  • 映 (reflect/project – as in movies)
  • 画 (picture/film)

Conversations

Dialogue Examples:

  1. Talking about Preferences:
    • A: どんなスポーツが好きですか? (What kind of sports do you like?)
    • B: サッカーが好きです。 (I like soccer.)
  2. Discussing Skills:
    • A: ピアノが上手ですね。 (You’re good at playing the piano.)
    • B: いいえ、下手です。 (No, I’m bad at it.)
  3. Expressing Dislikes:
    • A: 映画が好きですか? (Do you like movies?)
    • B: はい、好きです。でも、ホラー映画は嫌いです。 (Yes, I like them, but I dislike horror movies.)

Teaching and Learning Materials

  1. Textbook & Workbook:
    • Minna no Nihongo Textbook (Lesson 9 content).
    • Workbook exercises focusing on preferences, skills, and vocabulary.
  2. Flashcards:
    • Vocabulary and kanji for memorization.
  3. Listening Practice:
    • Audio dialogues about hobbies and skills.
  4. Visual Aids:
    • Preference and skill expression charts.
  5. Practice Exercises:
    • Fill-in-the-blank, matching, and sentence construction for preferences and skills.
  6. Supplementary Resources:
    • Apps like Quizlet or Anki for vocabulary.
    • YouTube videos for listening practice.

Let me know if you’d like additional worksheets or printable materials for this lesson!

Lesson 9: Worksheets

Worksheet 1: Vocabulary Practice

Objective: Memorize vocabulary by matching and filling in the blanks.

A. Match the Words

  1. 好き ( ) a. Movie
  2. 嫌い ( ) b. Good at
  3. 上手 ( ) c. Like
  4. 下手 ( ) d. Dislike
  5. 映画 ( ) e. Bad at

B. Fill in the Blanks

  1. 私はサッカーが _______ です。 (I like soccer.)
  2. ピアノが _______ です。 (I am bad at playing the piano.)
  3. 日本語が _______。 (I understand Japanese.)
  4. 音楽が _______ ですか? (Do you like music?)
  5. 映画を _______ ことがありますか? (Have you ever watched a movie?)

Worksheet 2: Kanji Practice

Objective: Practice writing and recognizing kanji.

Kanji Reading Meaning Write 3 Times Example Sentence
すき Like 映画が好きです。
きらい Dislike 野菜が嫌いです。
じょう Good 上手に話せます。
へた Bad ピアノが下手です。
えい Reflect 映画を見ます。
Film 映画館へ行きます。

Worksheet 3: Grammar Practice

Objective: Use particles correctly in sentences.

A. Fill in the Correct Particle

  1. 音楽が好き _______。 (が / を)
  2. 私は料理 _______ 上手です。 (で / が)
  3. 映画館 _______ 行きます。 (に / で)
  4. 母は花 _______ 嫌いです。 (を / が)
  5. テレビ _______ 見ます。 (が / を)

B. Rewrite the Sentences Using でも (but)

  1. サッカーが好きです。野球が嫌いです。
    → _______________________________。
  2. 映画は面白いです。音楽はつまらないです。
    → _______________________________。

Worksheet 4: Sentence Construction

Objective: Rearrange the words to form meaningful sentences.

  1. (スポーツ / 好き / が / です / 私)
  2. (下手 / ピアノ / が / です / 弟)
  3. (料理 / 母 / 上手 / が / の / です)
  4. (音楽 / で / 映画 / でも / 好き / は)
  5. (いいえ / 映画 / きらい / 私 / が / です)

Worksheet 5: Creative Writing

Objective: Write your own sentences using vocabulary and grammar.

  1. Write a sentence about something you like.
  2. Write a sentence about something you are good at.
  3. Write a sentence using “でも (but)” to contrast two ideas.
  4. Write a question asking about someone’s preferences.
  5. Write a sentence about something you dislike.

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Summary:  Lesson 9


Main Focus:
Lesson 9 introduces expressions for preferences, skills, and dislikes, along with essential vocabulary and grammar for discussing hobbies, abilities, and contrasting ideas.


Key Grammar Points

  1. Expressions of Preference and Skill:
    • 好き (like), 嫌い (dislike), 上手 (good at), 下手 (bad at).
    • Used with the particle.
    • Example:
      • サッカーが好きです。 (I like soccer.)
      • ピアノが上手です。 (I am good at playing the piano.)
  2. わかります (I understand/I know):
    • Express understanding or knowledge.
    • Example: 日本語がわかります。 (I understand Japanese.)
  3. あります (There is/I have):
    • Used to describe the existence or possession of inanimate objects.
    • Example: 時間があります。 (I have time.)
  4. Using でも (but):
    • Connects two contrasting ideas.
    • Example: 音楽は好きです。でも、ダンスは嫌いです。 (I like music, but I dislike dancing.)

Key Vocabulary

  • Preferences and Skills:
    • 好き (すき) – Like
    • 嫌い (きらい) – Dislike
    • 上手 (じょうず) – Good at
    • 下手 (へた) – Bad at
  • Hobbies and Activities:
    • 音楽 (おんがく) – Music
    • 映画 (えいが) – Movie
    • スポーツ – Sports
    • 料理 (りょうり) – Cooking

Kanji Introduced

  • 好 (like/love)
  • 嫌 (dislike/hate)
  • 上 (up/above)
  • 下 (down/below)
  • 映 (reflect/project)
  • 画 (picture/film)

Conversation Highlights

  • Talking about likes/dislikes:
    • A: どんなスポーツが好きですか? (What kind of sports do you like?)
    • B: サッカーが好きです。 (I like soccer.)
  • Discussing skills:
    • A: ピアノが上手ですね。 (You’re good at the piano.)
    • B: いいえ、下手です。 (No, I’m bad at it.)

Learning Objectives

  1. Use expressions to describe preferences and abilities confidently.
  2. Form sentences with the correct use of particles like and でも.
  3. Expand vocabulary related to hobbies, preferences, and skills.
  4. Practice kanji writing and understanding for the introduced characters.

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