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Description[]
This is an activity to teach and compare common hand gestures. It`s also a good way to talk about using body language for communication, even if you can't say what you want to in English.
Materials[]
- Worksheet File:HandGesturesWorksheet.docx
Answer key:
- “It`s ok” or “Good”
- “I`m broke” or “That`s too expensive.”
- “Shame on you.”
- “Good job!” or “Hey, what`s up?”
- “Call me.” or “I`ll call you.”
- “I love you.”
- used when “ ” [quoting] something
- “Go away” or “Shoo!”
- “Hand it over.” or “Bring it on.”
- “Come here.”
- “No, no, no. That`s bad.” or “Don`t do that.”
- To say something/someone is “crazy.”
- “I don`t know.” or “ I`m confused.”
- “Rock on” or “Yeah! That`s cool!”
- Dialogues (Example: File:HandGestureDialogues.docx )
Procedure[]
- Demonstrate the different gestures and have students write down what they think the meaning is.
- Reveal the meaning either one at a time, or go back through a second time. Some will be very obvious, and there are a few that might be completely new to students.
- Have students practice the short dialogues in pairs, using the hand gestures.
Variations[]
- You can also split students into teams and award points to the ones who guess the meaning correctly.
- Have students (or teams) give examples of hand gestures used in Japanese, and compare/ contrast them with the ones used in English.
Sources[]
(This lesson was transferred over from the old Tokyo JET Trello board. Please contact Information Committee if you are the original creator and would prefer it to be taken down.)