It is important that students accept the use of Japanese in the Japanese class as something normal right from the start; teachers need to demonstrate clearly that language is for communication. This unit deals with everyday classroom functions including greetings, taking roll call, basic instructions, praising/giving feedback and scolding/disciplining. It also introduces student talk such as clarification requests and asking permission. (1) Starting Point Checklist (2) Suggested Procedure & Key Language (3) Student Talk (4) Suggested Activities (5) Progress Checklist   (1) Starting point checklist Tick how often you use the following techniques in the classroom. Never Sometimes Usually Greet the class in Japanese on the first day 　 　 Introduce yourself to the class in Japanese on the first day 　 　 Take roll call in Japanese 　 　 Start the lesson in Japanese 　 　 Bring the lesson to an end in Japanese 　 　 Describe the class's reaction when you started the first lesson in Japanese, and when you started it English. What are the advantages of the two different approaches?

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