It is expected that students will:

Grade 5	Grade 6	Grade 7	Grade 8
identify elements of their own and their classmates' cultural backgrounds   identify key vocabulary related to some characteristics of Japanese culture and society   identify and demonstrate an understanding of some cultural elements of Japan	identify some characteristics of Japanese culture and society   compare some cultural elements of Japan to those of their own cultural backgrounds	demonstrate an understanding of the basic characteristics of Japanese daily life   demonstrate an understanding of similarities between Japanese culture and their own cultures	demonstrate awareness of characteristics relating to Japanese customs and traditions   compare Japanese culture with their own cultures   demonstrate an understanding of Japanese cultural contributions to Canada

It is expected that students will:

Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts and terms that characterize Japanese culture and society   compare Japanese culture with other cultures	demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts and terms that characterize Japanese culture and society   discuss how cultural perceptions affect language and customs   identify cultural content in Japanese-language resources	employ various culturally specific Japanese manners and gestures   identify the characteristics of gender, age, relationships, situations, and occupations that affect the use of language in Japanese   analyse similarities and differences between Japanese culture and their own cultures	demonstrate effective and culturally appropriate manners and behaviours in a variety of social and business settings adapt language to suit cultural context   analyse cultural elements represented in a variety of Japanese-language resources

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