Summary: From 15:50 to 17:20, we will watch two video clips below to complement our discussions on intercultural misunderstandings, which explore cultural misunderstandings that occur when new family members from different cultures meet. Rosie Dodd, a creative English teacher, designed this lesson. After viewing each video, we will discuss intercultural differences and misunderstandings about the YouTube movie clips, what we would have done in a similar situation, and whether we have ever experienced any of these issues before. Then, we will shift to your own experiences with cross-cultural misunderstandings. Finally, to prepare for your 2-minute speech related to some aspect of culture, you will learn about the speech guidelines and essential information.

V. Intercultural Misunderstandings: Ways to Increase Effective Communication Through Videos and Discussion (15:50 to 17:00)

1) Cross-cultural differences and misunderstandings can be confusing, but they are meaningful learning experiences that we can resolve and also reflect on to improve. We will view two YouTube video clips of cross-cultural misunderstandings from the movies My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Joy Luck Club. After viewing and reading the English closed-captions (CC) dialogue on the screen for each video, you will have discussions in your new groups about the interactions, intercultural misunderstandings, and how all actors can resolve the issues. Part 1 is from 15:50 to 16:10.

1. What do you believe are the characteristics of intercultural misunderstandings?

2. What is the most different culture you have ever experienced? (It could be a different region in Japan)

3. If you had an intercultural misunderstanding you discussed with your previous group in period 3, please share it.

4. If another group member from period three had a misunderstanding, please share it with your new group.

2) Video 1: My Big Fat Greek Wedding: Meet the Family (16:10 to 16:30)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3N5V9ml2VU&feature=emb_logo

1. Now, let’s discuss some questions about My Big Fat Greek Wedding:

2. What cross-cultural differences did you notice? Please explain.

3. What cultural misunderstandings were there?

4. How did the actors react to these issues?

5. Why do you think the differences or misunderstandings happened?

6. Let’s share some highlights with the whole class.

3) Video 2: Joy Luck Club (16:30 to 16:50)        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t82eWkb_tM&feature=emb_logo

1. Now, let’s discuss the same questions about the Joy Luck Club:

2. What cross-cultural differences did you notice? Please explain.

3. What cultural misunderstandings were there?

4. How did the actors react to these issues?

5. Why do you think the differences or misunderstandings happen?

4) Let us also share some highlights with the whole class. Please feel free to share your own comments or those of your group.

5) Extended activity from 16:50 to 17:00. Imagine if you had an international tourist coming to Saitama, Tokyo, or another region in Japan. Actually, my friends are arriving next week. Below are some prompt questions that you can discuss with your group.

1. If an international tourist were coming to Tokyo, what advice would you give them?

2. How to eat.

3. What to wear in different places?

4. How to greet people.

5. Lastly, as the class closes for the day, provide more feedback as a class.

*Adapted worksheet was initially created by Rosie Dodd <englishwithrosie.wix.com>

VI. Public Speaking Template, Tips, and Tricks: The 1-2 Minute Informative Speech (17:00 to 17:20): Guidelines for Your Speech

1) Copyright 2017 by Mark Steven Hess. All Rights Reserved with permission to share for educational purposes. These tips are provided free of charge by Portable Gifted and Talented. I have modified the content for students at OUJ

2) One to Two Minute Informative Speech Template explanation for your one- to two-minute speech on Sunday during 4th period (refer to page 13 of your handout):

“Grabber” Notes: (Choose one—use vocal variety, humor, interesting quote or fact, act)

State the Main Idea in One Clear Sentence:

Supporting Detail Note #1:

Supporting Detail Note #2:

Restate the Main Idea—Use Different Words:

3) One to Two Minute Supporting Speech Rules, Tips, and Best Practices: Intermediate English

1. In public speaking, use your voice and gestures to emphasize key points and to keep your audience interested.

2. Can everyone in the room hear you? If not, you just lost part of your audience.

3. You’ll never need a partner or assistant for this speech. Get support by being a good listener in the audience.

4. Grab your audience’s attention. Make them want to listen right away, which is very important in such a short speech. “Ho, hum . . . Oh, look. Someone is speaking. Oh, wait… they’re done already. What did they say?????”

5. Stay on track. Your job as a speaker is to convey one main idea and one main idea only, supported by examples and explanations. In such a short speech, you have no room to talk about anything else. It’s like a good paragraph.

6. Do not write out supporting details. This is a speech, not an essay. Work out what you will say by rehearsing the speech.

7. Write out your main idea sentence, your concluding sentence, and any important quotes. Know them by heart.

8. Rehearse. Rehearse again.

9. Look at your audience as much as possible, and make sure you’re not staring at one person the whole time. Now that would be awkward! Some people feel shy about looking at the audience. If that is an issue, look just barely over the top of their heads at the back wall. They’ll never know the difference!

10. Be confident and use your voice. Everyone is in the same situation. Take a deep breath. Rehearse some more. Take another deep breath. You’ll do fine!

Note: Just in case, here is the Template Online:

17:20: Class concludes for the day