2015-2016 Term2

HS Chinese
(Liu Yan)

Outcome
In this course, students will continue to develop communicative competence in Mandarin Chinese in
all language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will focus on language
proficiency while dealing with level- and age-appropriate cultural content. Students will engage in
conversations, readings, composition and research projects. The expectation is that all communication
in the classroom will take place in the target language and the students will benefit from it.
Term Introduction
Youll cover Chinese Course 3 unit 2 (Lesson 4, Lesson 5 and lesson 6) in this term, includes 20
radicals, 180 new words and characters, and expressions and sentence patterns. The expectation is that
all communication in the classroom will take place in the target language. Cultural topics
focus on the history of the Chinese language and culture, lifestyle in China, and current events.
Students will be able to acquire vocabulary and structures that enable them to understand and analyze
contextualized materials. Students will be able to describe an event or activity in a cohesive and
coherent manner with linguistic accuracy. Students will be able to write with organizational, structural,
and cultural appropriateness
Skills List (Dalton School Department of World Language, 2014):
Communication: Listening and Speaking
Exchange and support opinions and individual perspectives on a variety of topics dealing with
perspectives on a variety of topics (1.1b)
Listening and Reading
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 Identify and interpret the main plot, subplot, characters (their descriptions, roles, and
significance to the story ) in authentic literary texts in the target language(1.2b)
Speaking and Writing
Prepare a research-based analysis of a current event or issue from the perspective of both the
native and target language cultures (1.3b)
Cultures: Practices and Perspectives
Interact with culturally appropriate patterns of behaviors in familiar situations. (2.1b)
Describe the historical significance of activities and celebrations in the culture studied (2.1c)
Connect objects, important people and symbols of other culture to the underlying beliefs and
the perspective of the people.(2.2b)
Connections: Interdisciplinary connections
Compare information available on a variety of topics such as art, literature, history, politics,
economics and contemporary global issues. (3.1c)
Regularly use information from target language sources to communicate in oral and written
formats with target language speakers (3.2b)
Comparisons: Language Comparisons
Apply knowledge of the similarities and differences between the sound and writing system of
the target language and native language in communication. (4.1c)
Communities: Language Use Within and Beyond the Classroom
Present information about the target language and culture to others. (5.1b)
Access or acquire cultural information through community sources. (5.2b)
Topic review
Lesson 17 Try one more time!
Lesson 18 A cake
Lesson 19 The tears in silence
Required Materials:
Textbook:

Chinese Course 3(Intensive reading)

Supplementary
text book

Chinese Listening Course 3

Chinese Reading Course 3

Materials:

1. Chinese Notebook
2. Vocabulary logs

Class time:

75 min./ each, 3 times a week

(225 minutes)

Instructor:
Room:
Email:

Ms. Liu Yan

# 118
lyan@daltonschool.kr

Daily Lesson and Assignment Overview

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Day 1: Introduction, classroom rules.

Goal: Understand the class expectations and format (2.1b, 2.1c)
Explain class format and expected behavior from students
Day 2: Lesson 17 (Try one more time) Grammar
Goal: Use to indicate that something happens from the past to the present (1.1a, 5.1a, 5.2b)
.Interact with your partner to have simple conversation on your personality with .

.Explain the vocabulary in easy Chinese and make a short story with the vocabulary learned.
.Present the assigned part of p40 and make three questions based on your part
Home work:
Prepare for the small presentation
Contribute to** quiz#1**
Day 3: Lesson 17 (Try one more time) Grammar /
Goal: Use to show the two possibilities and use to show the more
preferable alternative (1.1b, 1.2b, 1.3b, 2.1b, 2.1c, 3.2b, 5.2b)
.Present the assigned part of p41 and make three questions based on your part
.Speak out the main idea from the text
Homework:
Prepare for the class presentation
Contribute ** quiz#2**
Day 4: Lesson 17 (Try one more time) Grammar/
Goal: To share the frustrated experience and how you deal with that challenge. (1.1b, 1.2b, 4.1b, 5.2b)
.Discuss your frustrated experience with your partner.
.Present your frustrated experience
Homework:
Contribute to ** quiz#3**
Day 5: Lesson 17 (Try one more time)
Goal: To describe your saying that inspires you when you get frustrated. (1.1b, 1.2b, 1.3b, 2.1b, 2.1c,
3.2b, 4.1b, 5.2b)
.Discuss with your group member to share your favorite saying that inspires you
.Learn a Chinese poem 1.3b, 5.2b
Homework:
Composition My favorite saying that inspire me
Day 6: general reading (p.100) The characters of Chinese
Goal: To describe the characters of Chinese and give tips how to master Chinese
(1.2b, 1.3b, 2.1b, 2.1c, 3.2b 4.1b, 5.2b)
.Present the Characters of Chinese to your group members
Homework:
Contribute to ** quiz#4**
Day7: Lesson 18 A cake/ Grammar / /

Goal: Use + verb /adj+ /to describe a situation has been happening(1.2b,
1.3b, 2.2b,)
.Show a new situation and present this new situation to your group member.
.Present the assigned parts from the text on p55-56 (half) and speak out the main idea from your
presentation.
Homework:
.Prepare for the class presentation
Contribute to ** quiz#5**
Day8: Lesson 18 A cake/ Grammar //
Goal: Share the experience about telling a white lie and discuss the embarrassment. (1.2b, 1.3b, 2.2b,
3.2b)
. Interview your partner and introduce his/her experience on telling a white lie
. Learn a Chinese poem 1.3b, 5.2b
Homework:
.Prepare for the class presentation
Day9: Lesson 18 A cake/ Grammar /+ clause/
Goal: Use + clause to be get involved in a simple conversation .(1.2b, 1.3b, 2.2b,)
.Interact with your partner to describe something is expected to be as stated with & + clause.
.Present the assigned parts on p56&57
Homework:
Choose the words to fill in the blanks (p66) and complete the following dialogues (p67)
Contribute to **quiz#6**
Day10: Lesson 18 A cake/ Grammar +noun
Goal: Figure out the difference between and
(1.2b, 1.3b, 2.2b, 3.1c, 3.2b, 5.2b)
.Discuss with your partner and give a situation you can use and
Homework:
Composition My experience about telling a white lie
Contribute to **quiz#7**
Day11: Lesson 19 The tears in silence/ Grammar /
Goal: Figure out the situation which can use /. (1.2a, 1.3a, 2.2b, 3.1c, 4.2a 5.2b)
.Interact with your partner to discuss the situation can use /
.Explain the vocabulary in easy Chinese and make a short story based on the vocabulary learned
Homework:
Prepare for the class presentation (page71)
Contribute to **quiz#8**
Day12: Lesson 19 The tears in silence/ Grammar //+measure word + measure
word
Goal: Figure out the situation which can use / (1.2a, 1.3a, 2.2b, 3.1c, 4.2a 5.2b)
.Interact with your partner to discuss the situation which can use /
.Learn a Chinese song
Homework:
Prepare for the class presentation (page72) and make three questions based on the text.
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Day13: Lesson 19 The tears in silence/ Grammar / /

Goal: Use / / to describe the special situations in your daily life. (1.2b, 1.3b, 2.2b,)
.Interact with your partner to have a simple conversation on your daily life with / /
.Present the assigned parts on p72
Homework:
Composition:
Contribute to **quiz#9**
Day14: Lesson 19 The tears in silence
Goal: To share the experience that you moved to cry within the context of vocabulary and texts in
lesson 19
.Present the composition individually and share together.
.Distinguish the similar vocabularies and figure out how to use the within the context. (p80-82)
Homework:
Contribute to **quiz#10**
Day15: Review the vocabulary and grammatical
Goal: To be able to present one of the following topics within the context of the vocabulary and texts
learned so far. (1.1a, 1.2b. 5,2b)
1) frustrated experience
2) A saying that inspires you
3) A white lie
Day16: The Chinese tea culture general reading (p.187~189)
Goal: To be able to present one of the following topics. (1.2b, 1.3b, 2.2b, 3.1c, 3.2b, 5.2b)
1) Kinds of Chinese tea?
2) The effects of drinking Chinese tea on western countries
3) The usage of Chinese tea
.Watch the documentary about Chinese tea and give a brief presentation

Day 17: Final Preparation

Goal: Review what have learned during term 1 & term 2 (1.1a, 1.1c, 1.2a, 5.1a, 5.2b)
Day 18: Final Preparation
Goal: Review what have learned during term 1 & term 2 (1.1a, 1.1c, 1.2a, 5.1a, 5.2b)
Day 19: Final Preparation
Goal: Review what have learned during term 1 & term 2 (1.1a, 1.1c, 1.2a, 5.1a, 5.2b)
Day 20: Speaking test
Additional Reading
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2) Q
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 Day by Day daily plan is adjustable and flexible based on content of textbook and assessment
standards as well as depending on actual student progress and class interaction.
**Assessment Dates**

day 2: Quiz# 1
day 4: Quiz #3
day7: Quiz #5
day10: Quiz #7
day13: Quiz #9

day3: Quiz# 2
day6: Quiz#4
day9: Quiz#6
day11: Quiz #8
Day14: Quiz #10

Grading Policies
1. No delinquent assignments: Each late assignment receives 10% deduction 1 day after the due
date; 30% deduction afterwards. No late assignment is accepted 3 days after the due date.
2. No missing test or quizzes: Make-up test or quiz (including dictation and listening
comprehension in class) must be scheduled & completed at the students request within a
week, or else will be marked as a zero.
3. Extra credits: Bonus points may be awarded to tests/quizzes, extraordinary performance, &
extra effort in academic work at the instructors discretion. Everyone is expected & encouraged
to be the best they can be.
Grading
The grading system uses the percentage system. The students grade average is based on the
following 5 categories.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Quizzes
Final
Class work
Homework assignments
Citizenship

20%
30%
20%
10%
20%

Class Expectations
1. Higher standards and expectations on students diligence and academic performance are highly
expected from each individual taking this course. No One Left Behind!
2. Continuous and timely communication between the teacher and the student is highly expected.
Assignment Requirements
1. Homework assignments include new vocabulary, grammar, extra listening, reading or writing,
projects for discussions and presentations.
2. Dictation on characters & sentences is required to emphasize spelling accuracy..
3. Keep a portfolio for each unit listed in this course syllabus (REQUIRED).
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Self check list

SKILLS
LISTENING:
I understand
the
question/s
I answer the
question/s

0-4 points
I have lots of
difficulties
understanding the
question/s

5-7 points
I can understand
question/s

8-10 points
I can understand right
away what I am being
asked

I am not able to
I am able to answer
I am able to answer all the
answer the question/s most of the question/s question/s

SPEAKING:
I speak
clearly and
fluently

I am not able to
I can speak with clear
pronounce with clarity pronunciation

I can speak with a nativelike fluency

AWARENESS:
I use correct
grammar

I am not aware of how I choose the right

I use grammar
grammar for most
sentences in my
speech

I am able to use
grammatically correct
sentences for each of the
question/s

Sample Rubrics for Assessment (4samples)

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1. Individual Presentation Rubric Sample

50,49, 48, 47
Points
Response is
thorough and
detailed
Ease of expression
is sustained
throughout the
entire sample
Communication is
very clear with very
few errors
Sentence
structures are
frequently complete
and occasionally
complex
Vocabulary is
wide-ranging and
context appropriate
Pronunciation and
tones are accurate
with few errors

Earned Points: ____

46, 45, 44, 43

Points
Response is on
the topic and
mostly adequate
Communication
is clear in spite of
some errors and
pauses
Sentence
structures are
mostly complete
and occasionally
lengthy
Vocabulary is
level-appropriate
and used
correctly
Pronunciation
and tones are
mostly accurate
with errors that
do not interfere
with understanding

Earned Points: ____

42, 41, 40, 39, 38

Points
Response to the
topic is very brief ,
only partially on
topic
Communication
is somewhat
difficult due to
errors and labored
expression
Sentence
structures are
simple and
fragmented
Vocabulary is
limited and reflects
few resources
Pronunciation
and tones are
often inaccurate
and sometimes
interfere with
communication
and understanding

Earned Points: ____

37, 36, 35
Points
- Response is off the
topic in many places
& incomprehensible
-

Communication
breaks down due to
numerous errors and
halting speech

- Sentence structures
are often incomplete
and disconnected
- Lack of vocabulary
impedes coherence
and communication
- Lack of accurate
Pronunciation and
tones often interfere
with communication
and understanding
Earned Points: ____

2. Speaking Rubric Sample

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Category
6

Excellent
Shows excellence in
interpersonal
conversation

Very Good
Suggests excellence
in interpersonal
conversation

Good
Shows competence
in interpersonal
conversation

Adequate
Suggests
competence in
interpersonal
conversation

Weak
Suggests lack of
competence in
interpersonal
conversation

Very Week
Shows lack of
competence in
interpersonal
conversation

A: 6 = 100-96
5 = 95-93

Task Completion

Language Delivery

* Contains all required

key elements
* Smoothly connected
sentences

* Natural pace and

intonation
* Accurate pronunciation
& tones with minimal
errors

* Rich and context

appropriate vocabulary
and phrase with few
errors
* Wide variety of
grammatical structures

* Thorough and
adequate
* Connected sentences

* Smooth pace and

intonation
* Some errors in
pronunciation & tones

* Appropriate vocabulary
and phrase with a few
errors
* Variety of grammatical
structures

* Appropriate
response
* Sentences maybe
loosely connected.

* Generally consistent
pace and intonation
* Several errors in
pronunciation & tones
that do not hinder
understanding

* Generally appropriate
vocabulary and phrase
with errors that do not
obscure meaning
* Generally appropriate
grammatical structures

* Basic but appropriate

response
* Disconnected
sentences

* Inconsistent pace and

intonation
* Errors in pronunciation
& tones sometimes
hinder understanding

* Limited appropriate
vocabulary and phrase
with frequent errors that
sometimes obscure
meaning
* Simple grammatical
structures

* Appropriate but
incomplete response
* Fragmented sentences

* Labored pace and

intonation with
hesitated pauses
* Frequent errors in
pronunciation / tones
often hinder
understanding
* Very labored pace and
intonation with
hesitated pauses
* Frequent errors in
pronunciation & tones
hinder understanding

* Very limited vocabulary

and phrase with frequent
errors that obscure
meaning
* Very limited
grammatical structures

* Minimal or
marginal response
* Very disjointed or
isolated sentences

B: 4 = 92-85

C: 3 = 84-75

Vocabulary & Mechanics

* Inappropriate
vocabulary and phrase
with frequent errors that
obviously obscure
meaning
* Little or no grammatical
structures

D: 2 = 74-70

F: 1=69-60

3. Writing/Research Report Rubric Sample

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Points
100-98
Excellent
96-93
Very
Good

92-85
Good

84-80
Adequate

79-70
Very Weak

cellent

69below

Task
Completion

Language
Structures

Vocabulary
Usage

Visual Presentation

Inadequat
e cellent

-Includes a complete
report on all required
elements with
thorough details
-Well organized
-Well connected
discourse

-Exhibits a high
degree of control
correct word order &
structures with
minimal errors

-Uses a wide range of

vocabulary, rich and
appropriate to the task
with minimal errors in
spelling

- Exhibits a very
balanced texts &
pictures with accurate
captions
-Creative & highly
related to the contents

-Includes a complete
report on all required
elements with logical
progression of details
-Connected discourse

-Exhibits a good
understanding of
correct word order &
structures with
occasional errors

-Uses appropriate
vocabulary with
sporadic errors in
spelling

- Exhibits a fairly
balanced texts &
pictures with
appropriate captions

-Includes a report on
most required
elements with details
generally organized
-Rather loosely
connected sentences

-Exhibits a fair
understanding of
correct word order &
structures with more
errors that do not
generally obscure
meaning

-Mostly uses
appropriate
vocabulary with errors
that do not generally
obscure meaning

- Exhibits some
texts & pictures with
brief captions

-Includes a brief
report on some
required elements with
basic details
-Disconnected
sentences

-Exhibits a limited
grammatical
structures & lack of
control of correct
word order with
frequent errors

-Limited appropriate
vocabulary with errors
that sometimes
obscure meaning

- Random visual aids

with too little captions

-Scattered details on a
few required elements
characterized by
words or listing
-Difficult to follow

-Exhibits little
understanding of
correct word order
with frequent errors
- Fragmented
sentences

-Minimal appropriate
vocabulary with
frequent errors
-Interference from
another language

- Exhibits few
pictures, charts or
graphs with no
captions

-Writing doesnt
present enough
relevant contents to
show personal
understanding of the
topic

-Sentence structures
are very mechanical,
indicating online
translation

-Insufficient
appropriate
vocabulary
-Interference from
another language

- No visual
presentation

4. Composition Rubric Sample

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Overall
Rating

Communication
of Message

Level of
Expression

Task
Completion

Exceeds
expectations
(20-19)

Text fully
comprehensible;
no ambiguity of
areas of
confusion

Exceeds all level

expectations;
Consistent use
of varied
sentence
structures with
some transition
words

Exceeds required
elements;
Content
appropriate; fully
developed; well
organized

Rich use of
vocabulary
elaboration
Broad
vocabulary;
accurate,
extensive &
effective use of
studied words

No significant
errors, control of
grammatical
structures
studied.
No or almost no
spelling and/or
punctuation error

Text easy to
comprehend; few
ambiguity of
areas of
confusion

Meets all level

expectations
completely;
adequate us of
varied sentence
structures

Required
elements present;
Content
appropriate;
adequately
developed;
adequately
organized

Generally
accurate with
some errors;
Adequate use of
studied
vocabulary for
this level

Generally
accurate; few
significant errors;
some minor
grammar,
spelling and /or
punctuation
errors

Text mostly
comprehensible;
some significant
ambiguity of
areas of
confusion

Meets most
expectations;
occasional use
of varied
sentence
structures

Most required
elements;
Limited,
somewhat
incomplete/inapp
ropriate contents;
poorly organized

Errors in
vocabulary
interferes with
communication;
inadequate use
of vocabulary
and /or too basic
for this level

Several
significant errors;
many errors in
grammar,
spelling, & / or
punctuation

Text partially
comprehensible;
significant
difficulties in
comprehension

Barely meets
expectations;
overly simple;
Lack of varied
sentence
structures

Incomplete
required
elements;
Lacking
coherence

Inadequately
repetitive and
/or inaccurate
use of
vocabulary

Too many
grammatical
structures with
frequent spelling
and/or
punctuation
errors;

Points
earned:
Meets
expectations
(18-17)

Points
earned:
Mostly meets
expectations
(16-15)

Points
earned:
Needs
improvement
to meet
expectations
(14)

Vocabulary
Usage

Structure &
Mechanics

Points
earned:
Revised version of the copy from Charlotte Gifford, Greenfield Community College

Rules and Procedures

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As it is my sincere hope to cultivate a classroom environment of mutual respect and consideration. I

wish to now highlight some rules that be strictly and consistently enforced this year. Please pay careful
attention to these and refer back to them throughout the year.

Code of Conduct
1. I will arrive on time, be prepared, and be productive.
2. I will respect others, the environment, and myself.
3. I will do nothing to prevent the teacher from teaching, and anyone, myself included, from
participating in educational endeavors.
4. I will use Chinese as much as possible while in the classroom
5. I will not use electronic devices in the classroom without permission.
-In the case of breaking the rules you have been warned three times, but you still dont follow the
instructors directions. You will lose all you citizenship point and class work point in that class.

Procedures
1. REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Textbook

All class handouts: You MUST keep these in a binder or a notebook

Notebook: For note taking, and other classwork

Pen or pencil: For obvious reasons.

2. ENTERING /EXITING THE CLASSROOM:

Close the door if you are the last person to enter our classroom.

Close the door when you exit our classroom.

Open and close the door gently to avoid distracting others.

Put your homework and hand phone in the baskets on the teachers desk as soon as you
enter our classroom.

Put your backpack on the back of your chair.

Start the bell work stated on the white board.

3. ASKING QUESTIONS. LEAVING YOUR SEAT. GETTING HELP
Lectures: Raise your hand if you to speak unless we give you permission to do otherwise.
Stay in your assigned seats AT ALL TIMES during class unless you are given permission
to move.
If you need help, raise your hand we will help you.
4. RESTROOM PASSES
You will receive 2 hall passes for Term2
Any additional hall pass use will result in a loss of participation points
Only one student may use the restroom at a time.
No one will use the hall pass during the first 5 minutes of class, or the final 5 minutes of
class. Please take care of your bathroom/water drinking needs between classes.
- If you must use the restroom during the first or last 5 minutes of class you may do so,
but you will lose citizenship points.
- You will receive 2 points extra credit for each week that you do not use a pass.
5. TARDINESS. ABSENCE MAKEUP WORK
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You must be in your assigned seat when the bell rings- otherwise you will be marked tardy.
If you are absent, it is still your responsibility to check the class website for homework and
due dates
All assignments must be turned in on time.
6. END OF CLASS DISMISSAL
You may not pack your bags until I give you permission to do so.
You MUST push in your chairs and straighten your desks before you leave.
You may not leave the classroom until I dismiss you.
Dear Parents and Student,
Thank you for taking time reading the handbook to be informed of what is to be expected from your
students to succeed in the Chinese class. I expect each class member to actively participate in class
discussions and be engaged in the pure Chinese environment. Thank you very much in advance for
your support and cooperation.

Chinese Teacher Liu Yan

A.

Please read the Course Handbook carefully and sign below.

I have read the assignment and understand the expectations and policies for this class.
Students signature
B.

Please provide your main contact information.

_____________________
Students name:

__________________________
Main Contact Parents Name

Contact Tel. #s ____________________

Date:

Email: _________________________

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