Create Mii (cards) "Can you...?" 🖼️🎮

Goal:

Students will create Mii character cards in pairs and complete a radar chart by asking/answering each other using the key phrases.

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🔑 Key Phrases:

• Can you ___?
• Yes, I can ___ well.
• Yes, I can ___ .
• Yes, I can ___ a little.
• No, I can't.

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📚 How To:

1. Review Vocabulary: Start by reviewing the chapter vocabulary and the key phrases, especially “a little” if students haven’t learned it yet.

2. Go Over PPTX Instructions: The PPTX includes Japanese instructions to help guide the students.

3. Split the Class Into Pairs: Organize the class into pairs, with each pair receiving a card.

4. Create the Cards: Each student will create a card for their partner by interviewing them using six questions.

• Premade Questions: The first three questions are already on the radar chart:

  • Can you swim?
  • Can you play the piano?
  • Can you do arts and crafts?

• Answer Format: The partner should answer each of the premade questions with one of the following responses:

  • Yes, I can ___ well.
  • Yes, I can ___ .
  • Yes, I can ___ a little.
  • No, I can't.

1. Ask Additional Questions: After answering the premade questions, students should fill in the remaining three blank areas on the card. They will ask:

   • Can you play [ball sport]?
   • Can you do [Japanese traditional sport]?
   • Can you [something your partner is good at]?

2. Fill in the Radar Chart: For each question, shade in the radar chart based on how well they can perform the action. (See slides 6, 8, and 9 in the PPTX for guidance.)

3. Mii Design: Have students color in their partner’s Mii character at the bottom of the card.

4. Trade Cards: After completing the card, have students trade cards with each other.

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📝 Notes:

• Use an Example: It’s helpful to have a large example card at the front of the room with your co-teacher to make it easier for students to understand the task. You could also have students present their cards at the end, though I didn’t in my lesson.

• Custom Mii: If you have a Nintendo account, you can create a custom Mii online and replace the default Mii picture in the PPTX:
  https://accounts.nintendo.com/mii_studio

• Canva Edit Link: If you'd like to customize or edit the cards further, here's the link to the Canva template:
  https://www.canva.com/design/DAGJF9TU8hQ/4faR3e22irI2sgzgQc9Vlw/view?utm_content=DAGJF9TU8hQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview

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Happy teaching,

CarpenterBee

Files:

Small files

Create Mii (A3) Teacher Example Paper.pdf (114 KB)

Mii Cards (A3) Can You.pdf (163 KB)

PREVIEW Create Mii activity.png (907 KB)

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More information

Create Mii Card Activity.pptx (8.4 MB)