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A Day in Japan: teacher key

Japan, grade 2 edition, written for 2nd grade. Shoes off at the door, rice for lunch and a school year that starts in spring.

Read the book. Print this page for the key.

Questions and answers

  1. Where do people take off their outdoor shoes?
    • In the closet
    • At the door (answer)
    • On the roof
  2. Where does a futon go in the morning?
    • Onto the roof
    • Under a tree
    • Into a closet (answer)
  3. Who serves lunch at school?
    • The kids (answer)
    • The cooks only
    • The guests
  4. When does the Japanese school year begin?
    • July
    • December
    • April (answer)
  5. What do people put on after they step up into the home?
    • Hats
    • Slippers (answer)
    • Boots
  6. What colors are the sports day teams?
    • Red and white (answer)
    • Blue and green
    • Black and gold

Words

  • futon: a bed
  • hiragana: a letter set
  • nori: dried seaweed
  • kimono: long robe