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Hayao Miyazaki’s Animation World
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Teaching Guideline: Let the student read the
word. Please DO NOT correct the student
MORE THAN TWO TIMES. After class, ask
student to review by clicking on the audio link.
0-1 famous \ˈfeɪməs\
0-2 acknowledgement \ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt\
0-3 realistic \riəˈlɪstɪk \
0-4 studio \ˈstuːdiˌoʊ \
0-5 include \ˌɪnˈkluːd \
Audio Pronunciation Guide
Tutor: “Today, we will read and discuss about “Hayao Miyazaki’s Animation World”. Can you see the picture?”
[Read the caption for your student, then ASK at least ONE of the following questions.]
- “Do you often watch animated films? Why is that so?
- “What was the last animated film you watched?”
EXERCISE 1: Unlocking Word Meanings Teaching Guideline: Let your student read each item. ASK the student if the word is clear for him/her.
1-1 director [noun] – someone who guides actors/actresses 監督 on what to do
[Example:] I know a lot of film directors. 例：私は多くの映画監督を知っている。
1-2 animated films [noun] – movies created from drawings アニメ映画
[Example:] Most kids love animated films. 例：多くの子供はアニメ映画が大好きだ。
1-3 talent [noun] – a person’s natural or special ability 才能 [Example:] The art studio is looking for people with creative talent. 例：そのアートスタジオではクリエイティブな才能
を持った人を探している。
1-4 technique [noun] – a specific way to do something 技術、技法 [Example:] The artist does not want to use new drawing techniques. 例：その芸術家は、新しい描画技法を使い
たがらない。
1-5 studio [noun] – a place where a film is created スタジオ
[Example:] All the actors met in the film studio. 例：すべての俳優がその映画スタジオで会った。
Tutor: “Is everything clear for you?”
The woman is drawing animals.
女性が動物の絵を描いています。
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EXERCISE 2: Article Teaching Guideline: Let your student read each paragraph and answer the True/False statements.
CHECK and CORRECT mispronounced words and POLITELY correct your student should he/she give the wrong
answer.
Hayao Miyazaki’s Animation World
Hayao Miyazaki is one of the most famous animators in Japan. The director has already created over
15 animated films. He is best known for his films “Spirited Away” and “Princess Mononoke.” Because of his
talent, he has received several international awards including an Oscar and other important
acknowledgements.
2-1 TRUE/FALSE: Hayao Miyazaki has already received an Oscar award. TRUE
イエス/ノー：宮崎駿はすでにアカデミー賞を受賞している。
Miyazaki became popular because of his films’ unique qualities. First, all his animated films are hand-
drawn. Most animated films nowadays are done using the computer. Second, his films use fantasy themes, but
also present realistic life issues. These issues include natural disasters and issues about gender or the
environment.
2-2 TRUE/FALSE: Miyazaki’s films often talk about real-life issues and are fantasy-themed. TRUE
イエス/ノー：宮崎の映画は、空想上の物語でありながらも、現実に起こっている問題を論じていることが多い。
In 1985, Miyazaki founded Studio Ghibli. This studio is where most of Miyazaki’s films were made.
Animators in this studio use traditional drawing techniques more than computers. Today, Ghibli is one of the
very few studios that use hand drawing techniques.
2-3 TRUE/FALSE: The article states that there are still many studios that create hand-drawn animations today. FALSE イエス/ノー：この記事によると、手書きのアニメーションを作成しているスタジオは、いまだにたくさんある。
EXERCISE 3: What is the correct word? Teaching Guideline: Let your student read and answer each item. POLITELY correct your student should he/she give
the wrong answer.
his drawing have famous today
彼の 絵を描くこと 持っている 有名な 今日
3-1 He got this copy of the movie from a friend of his. 彼は＿＿＿＿友人から、この映画のコピーをもらった。
3-2 Do you have a DVD of the movie “My Neighbor Totoro?” 「となりのトトロ」の DVDを＿＿＿＿いますか。
3-3 That movie is the director’s most famous work! この映画は、監督のもっとも＿＿＿＿作品だ。
3-4 Studio Ghibli’s new animated film was released today. スタジオジブリの新作アニメ映画が＿＿＿＿公開された。
3-5 Drawing anime is my passion. 私はアニメを＿＿＿＿が大好きだ。
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Tutor: “Great job!/Good job! Are you ready for the CHALLENGE EXERCISE?”
[PROCEED only if there is enough time and if the student answers ‘YES’.]
EXERCISE 4: Do you AGREE or DISAGREE? Teaching Guideline: Let the student read each statement and ask, “Do you agree or disagree?” HELP your student
express his/her opinion. There is no wrong answer but please provide further GUIDANCE as needed.
4-1 Getting an international award is important for directors.
監督にとって、国際的な賞を受賞することは重要だ。
You can say 次のように答えてみましょう。
I agree because…
I disagree because…
Tutors may also ask
- Who are the other famous animation directors in your country? Kindly describe them briefly.
4-2 Including sensitive issues in a film is appropriate.
映画でデリケートな問題を扱うのは妥当なことだ。
You can say 次のように答えてみましょう。
I agree because…
I disagree because…
Tutors may also ask
- Name some movies that include sensitive issues. Please discuss briefly.
4-3 Hand-drawn animation is better than computer animation.
CGアニメよりも手書きのアニメの方が良い。
You can say 次のように答えてみましょう。
I agree because…
I disagree because…
Tutors may also ask
- What other hand-drawn animated films do you know of?
CHALLENGE ROUND
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