1.9 Mascot Activity and Submission Page
Completion requirements
1.9 Mascot Activity and Submission Page
In this Unit, you have been introduced to the idea of Japanese character
mascots. Mascots are a major part of Japanese culture and represent
many different types of organizations like cities, prefectures (those
are like provinces in Japan), hospitals, banks, police stations and many
different products.
For this activity, you can choose between two of the projects below.
Make sure you write everything in your own words. Do not copy and paste from the Internet or other resources.
For this activity, you can choose between two of the projects below.
Make sure you write everything in your own words. Do not copy and paste from the Internet or other resources.
This project is for you if you like to draw!
You will create your own Japanese mascot to represent a Japanese company, organization or product of your choice.
Japanese mascots have a "backstory" so their fans can know more about them. Write a short backstory for your character mascot. Fans especially like to know about the "regular" things in mascots' lives such as where they are from, what their hobbies are and what are some of their favourite foods, etc.
When you submit your Mascot, include your drawing and your backstory.
Rubric
You will create your own Japanese mascot to represent a Japanese company, organization or product of your choice.
Japanese mascots have a "backstory" so their fans can know more about them. Write a short backstory for your character mascot. Fans especially like to know about the "regular" things in mascots' lives such as where they are from, what their hobbies are and what are some of their favourite foods, etc.
When you submit your Mascot, include your drawing and your backstory.
Rubric
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Mascot Creation
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Mascot represents product/company/organization in a meaningful way. Student planned the mascot creation carefully.
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Mascot adequately represents product/company/organization. Some planning was involved in the creation of the mascot.
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Mascot has no apparent connection to product/company/organization. Student did minimum on mascot creation.
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Mascot backstory includes pertinent facts about the character's life. Student has created a well-rounded character.
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Mascot backstory is somewhat developed with three or four basic facts. Student has created an adequately developed character backstory.
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Mascot backstory has only one fact of information.
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Cultural Context
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Student's mascot shows understanding of mascot representation in Japanese culture and society. Mascot has many of the traits of already existing Japanese mascots.
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Student's mascot shows some understanding of the concept of mascots in Japanese culture and society. Mascot has some traits of typical Japanese mascots.
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Student's mascot has no apparent connection with the concept of mascots in Japanese culture and society. Does not share any traits with typical Japanese mascots.
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| Mechanics |
No grammatical or spelling errors in the Mascot information section.
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Some grammatical or spelling errors in the Mascot information section.
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Many grammatical and spelling errors in the Mascot information section.
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If drawing isn't an interest of yours, you can research Japanese character mascots online and find the one you like the most or the one you find the most interesting or the most peculiar!
Submit photos of your chosen mascot and explain the character's history and backstory.
Include an explanation of what attracted you to that particular mascot.
Since you will not have to create your own mascot, be sure to include details in your write-ups.
Rubric
Submit photos of your chosen mascot and explain the character's history and backstory.
Include an explanation of what attracted you to that particular mascot.
Since you will not have to create your own mascot, be sure to include details in your write-ups.
Rubric
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Mascot History and Presentation
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Information presented is detailed and comprehensive.
4 or more images to present the chosen mascot. |
Information presented is adequate in detail but some important facts are missing. 2 or 3 images to present the chosen mascot. | Information presented is sparse and lacking detail.Only 1 image to present the chosen mascot. | ||
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Personal
Rationale |
Explains in detail the reasons student chose that particular mascot.
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Explains briefly why student chose that particular mascot.
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Explains in one or two sentences why student chose that particular mascot.
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Cultural Context
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Demonstrates understanding of the role of mascots in Japanese society and culture and the particular importance/impact of chosen mascot.
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Demonstrates some understanding of the concept of mascots in Japanese culture and society and briefly addresses particular importance/impact of chosen mascot.
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Demonstrates little to no understanding of the concept of mascots in Japanese culture and society. Does not show any knowledge of chosen mascot's importance/impact.
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Mechanics
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No grammar or spelling errors.
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A few grammar or spelling errors.
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Many grammar and spelling errors.
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Owarimashita!
Owarimashita = Finished
Submit your Mascot Project below by uploading your drawing and backstory (Project 1) or your chosen mascot and write-up (Project 2).
Submit your Mascot Project below by uploading your drawing and backstory (Project 1) or your chosen mascot and write-up (Project 2).