This unit deals with specific instructions for and explanation of the steps of a game or activity. These functions were chosen because games and activities are an integral part of teaching and learning in the primary language classroom. This unit aims to help the teacher to develop the necessary instructional skill of modifying and simplifying language for clarity.   (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 Think through the steps of an explanation in preparation for the lesson 　 　 Prepare the language in Japanese that you will need for the explanation 　 　 Adjust your Japanese when you explain 　 　 Ask questions in Japanese to check whether students have understood 　 　 Encourage students to ask for help in Japanese 　 　 Do you feel the actual explanation in Japanese is as important as doing the activities? What are the advantages and disadvantages of explaining games and activities in Japanese?

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