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SUMMARY:2026 Year 7-8 Jikoshowcase
DESCRIPTION:A competition in which entrants write\, memorise and film a short self-introduction without notes.\nWho: Year 7-8 students of Japanese. Schools may enter a maximum of 5 entrants across both categories (eg\, schools may enter 2 beginners and 3 continuers\, or 5 continuers\, or 5 beginners\, or 1 beginner and 4 continuers). Schools will need to carefully read the category definitions and choose the most appropriate category for their students. Students may choose to write their じこしょうかい as themselves\, or\, take on the persona of a character (real or imagined). \nSchools must be a member of JLTASA to enter. \nWe anticipate a judging panel of 3-4 teachers will assess the entries\, with a mix of native and non-native speakers. \nCategory Explanation\nBeginners\nEntrants in this category will be fairly new to speaking Japanese\, eg having commenced their Japanese studies this year\, with minimal experience in the Primary Years\, if at all. \nBeginners text guide – 5 sentences plus greeting/farewell\, for example: \n\nSalutation/greeting\nName\nAge\nLive in\nLikes and/or dislikes\nNationality\nFarewell/closing\n\nCONTINUERS\nEntrants in this category will have had experience speaking Japanese throughout Primary School\, and/or\, have had continued/consistent exposure this year or last at High School. Continuers text should be more complex in terms of length\, and/or use of a cohesive device (そして、でも、) \nContinuers text guide – 8 sentences plus greeting/farewell\, for example: \n\nSalutation/greeting\nName\nAge\nLive in and/or born in\nLikes and/or dislikes\nNationality\nFamily explanation (a few sentences)\nFarewell/closing\n\nHERITAGE SPEAKERS\nAre not eligible for this competition. \nSubmission Guidelines\n\nPlease film the self-introduction in front of a live audience (eg\, their class)\nStudents may have a visual (eg something on a powerpoint) if they wish\nPlease be mindful of the file size + quality\, ensuring the introduction is audible\nStudents should not read off any notes or script for their filmed entry (they should have it memorised)\nPlease clearly label each file with your school + student name\nThere is flexibility in how you wish to submit your entries – you can try…\n\nUsing the JLTASA website e-form (coming soon) to submit the actual file\nUsing the JLTASA website e-form to submit a word document that contains a link to the file\nSharing a folder with Tom via jltasa@jltasa.asn.au\nSomething else!\n\n\n\nProposed Criteria\n\nText: grammar and accuracy (5 points)\nCohesion and fluency of speaking (5 points)\nPronunciation and intonation (5 points)\nEngagement [eye contact\, confidence\, body language/posture\, bow/gestures as appropriate] (5 points)
URL:https://jltasa.asn.au/event/jikoshowcase/
LOCATION:South Australia
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