Summer Vacation Unit

Part 4: A Postcard To A Friend

It's summer vacation. Write a postcard to your friend, Ichiro Suzuki, from an imaginary vacation destination. Use the Japanese letter writing rules learned in class and be sure to meet the criteria listed below.

1. Include equivalent expressions for "Dear" and "Sincerely"
2. Include the date of correspondence
3. Inquire about Mr. Suzuki's health/well being
4. Describe the weather
5. Describe where you are, how you got there, and length of the trip
6. Describe the place you are visiting and where you are staying
7. Describe how you are spending your time (3 things)
8. Inquire about Mr. Suzuki' summer vacation
9. Include closing remarks such as "hope you are well"
10. Include forwarding and return address

Mr. Suzuki's Address:

Mr. Ichiro Suzuki
4-37 Nishi Doori
Yokohama-shi
Kanagawa-ken
Japan 344-0114

Your grade for this assignment will reflect how well you...

1. meet the criteria listed above
2. apply Japanese letter writing guidelines
3. write kana and kanji correctly and legibly
4. provide interesting and comprehensive information

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