Japan Books: Slow and Fast Level 3

Description

What is your favorite time of the day?

Level: 3
Script: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji characters

Sentence examples:

• Slow is the shorthand of a clock.
• He walks slowly, one step an hour.
• Slow points at seven, and Fast points at twelve, so what time is it?
• It’s Seven o’clock. Breakfast time.

In alignment with the Australian Curriculum: Year 3 and 4 band achievement standards:

• Use conjunctions.
• Structure sentences using particles.
• Describe experiences in present forms.
• Read and write all hiragana, and high-frequency kanji.

Cultural note from the author:

When I was a child, my favorite time of the day was three o’clock, just like in this book. In Japan, three o’clock is traditionally the time to have a treat, especially for children. My mum and grandma used to say, “wait until three o’clock.” As a child, I looked forward to this special time because I would receive various treats, from lollies to a special cake on a plate.