The Scratch project uses Japanese text or audio. Use this English guide to get started; the project itself has not been translated.
Tell me why

I was happy! It was fun!
What else could you say?
Use patterns such as どうしてかというと… and …だからです toshare an idea together with a reasonin this card activity.
Let’s play!
How to play and more details
Chicoratch is the name of the Scratch projects created by Chicodori.
Some screenshots show an earlier version.
Match a response card with a reason card
and practise explaining your reason clearly.
How to play
This beginner Japanese activity isa word-card game.
- Put the idea card first and its reason card second.
- Use the patterns どうしてかというと and …からです tocheck whether the idea and reason make sense togetherbefore arranging the cards.
Hint: choose a reason that follows naturally after どうしてかというと…
What can you practise?
When talking to a teacher or friend, practisesharing your idea together with a reason.
In a story, opinion or response, practiseadding detail to explain your thinking.
When explaining something to another person, considerwhat will help your listener understand.
Remixes welcome!
You are welcome to remix this project and make it your own.

