Lesson 3 Kabuki or Noh
Topic Question: “Have you ever seen a Kabuki or Noh performance? What was it like?”
▮ Try Answering the Question Yourself
Reflect on whether you have seen a Kabuki or Noh performance. Consider the unique aspects of these traditional Japanese theater arts.
▮ Sample Answer
“I have seen a Kabuki performance. It was very colorful and dramatic. The actors wore amazing costumes and masks. The music and dance were unique. It was a beautiful part of Japanese culture.”
▮ Words to Learn and Their Meanings about Sample Answer
－Pronounce the Words Correctly (Pronunciation Training) + Make Sentences Using the Words Instantly
- Colorful (カラフル): Full of colors.
- Dramatic (劇的な): Exciting and impressive.
- Costumes (衣装): Clothes worn by actors.
- Masks (仮面): Coverings for the face.
- Unique (ユニーク): Being the only one of its kind.
- Culture (文化): The ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people.
▮ Answer the Instructor’s Questions Based on the Sample Answer
- What are some characteristics of a Kabuki performance?
- How were the costumes and masks in the Kabuki performance?
- Why is Kabuki considered a beautiful part of Japanese culture?
▮ Mastering Middle School English Grammar
am / is / are (questions)
A: Positive / Question
Positive: “The performance is dramatic.”
Question: “Is the performance dramatic?”
B: Where…? / What…? / Who…? / How…? / Why…?
Where is the Kabuki theater?
What makes the performance unique?
Who performs in Kabuki?
How do actors express emotions?
Why do people watch Kabuki?
Example Sentences:
Where: “Where are traditional performances held?”
What: “What is the main theme of the performance?”
Who: “Who are the main characters in Kabuki?”
How: “How do actors train for Kabuki?”
Why: “Why is Kabuki important to Japanese culture?”
Make Sentences based on the above Example Sentences Yourself:
