High School – Page 2 – Creative Chinese

Beginner Chinese (3-8)

Suggested Lessons for Beginner Students Week 1 https://www.creativechinese.com/first-week-lesson-plans/ I would begin with a question: What do you know about China and Chinese? Ask the students to brainstorm their ideas. Complete a KWL Chart:... Read More...

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Chinese radicals 部首 Poster

Download Chinese Radical 部首 Poster for the classroom.... Read More...

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HSK 2 Vocabulary and Illustrations

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HSK 2 Vocabulary

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HSK 1 Vocabulary – Illustrated Vocabulary

This is a great list of HSK 1 words illustrated to use with new learners. The PDF can be printed and displayed in the classroom or students can each have a copy to refer to. Download HSK 1 Images and Vocab... Read More...

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HSK 1 – Writing Sheets

Download Level 1 HSK Writing Sheets below: HSK-Level 1-P1 HSK-Level 1-P2 HSK-Level 1 -P3 HSK-Level 1-P4... Read More...

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HSK 2 Vocabulary List

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HSK 1: Vocabulary List

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Chinese Character Writing Worksheets

Chinese character - big Chinese character - down Chinese character - family Chinese character - five Chinese character - measure word ge Chinese character - hand Chinese character - have Chinese character - horse Chinese chara... Read More...

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Apps for learning Chinese

When technology was first introduced into schools, integrating technology into learning was the focus. Teachers taught content and technology was used as a side strategy. In language classrooms, technology is rarely used. Many teachers tell me it ... Read More...

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PBL: How can we be healthier at school?

Driving Question: How can we be healthier at school? Audience: Parents and Teachers Learning Goals: Students can introduce a topic clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to su... Read More...

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PBL: How can we plan and prepare a meal to feed people in our community?

How can we plan and prepare a meal to feed people in our community? Project Description In this project, students partner with a local organization to plan a large-scale “community supper” type meal for members of the community. This meal could... Read More...

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PBL: How can we learn about past and present from our Grandparents?

Driving Question: How can we learn about past and present from our Grandparents? Provocation: Photos of grandparents and objects from the past. Brainstorm Questions: When were you born? Where did you live? What did you like to eat? What games d... Read More...

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Resources For Remote Learning

If you are a teacher teaching Mandarin remotely online check out our resources ready to download. Resources include Ppts, songs and videos for Grades K-8 and High School grades. If you would like to attend an online demonstration on how to use ... Read More...

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Ni Hao Textbook Resources

Book 1 | Book 2 | Book 3 | Book 4 Unit 1: China Download Unit 1 – China | PDF file (coming soon) Unit 2: Greetings Download Unit 2 – Greetings presentation (20 slides – Keynote) Download PDF (20 slides) Hello I am… Gre... Read More...

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Beginner Readers: At School

Students will learn about the activities students do at school - read, draw, dance, sing, swim, and play ball. Students are also introduced to 喜欢 like. Download Vocabulary flashcards Download Writing worksheets... Read More...

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Project-Based Learning: Driving Questions

Check out these examples of Driving Questions for your Chinese curriculum. Download Driving Questions... Read More...

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How Do You Write An Open Question? (PBL)

An easy way to turn your curriculum around and use Project-Based Learning is to create Driving Questions. These Questions drive learning and create problems that students need to solve. Download Ideas to create Open Questions... Read More...

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PBL: A Public Product

In every classroom, students are engaged in many activities - reading, writing, listening and speaking. In Project Based Learning, students need to be engaged in producing a product that is presented to an authentic audience. This means students need... Read More...

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How To Plan Authentic PBL Units of Work

One of the main differences between a project and PBL is authenticity. Students need to know that what they are learning is meaningful to their life. Check out the PDF below to find ways to make learning Chinese more authentic in your classroom. D... Read More...

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Is it a Project or PBL?

Many teachers use projects to engage students in fun and challenging activities. However, there is a difference between projects and project-based learning. PBL is a more in-depth inquiry into a problem or question. Check out the Project-based Lea... Read More...

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I like to wear…. (穿）

Students will learn the sentence starter: 我喜欢穿 (I like to wear) and draw their favorite clothing. Writing and Drawing worksheet I like to wear Flashcars ... Read More...

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What are you wearing?

Print these flashcards to introduce clothing (shoes, socks, hat, pants and skirt) Clothing (.key file) Clothing (PDF file)... Read More...

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Locations: Up, Down, Left, Right, Middle

Locations include: 上下左右中 Download the hamburger... Read More...

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Project-based Learning – Part 1

In Project-based Learning (Part 1) you will be able to determine the difference between PBL and projects. The 8 central elements of PBL is also explained. Project-based Learning in the Chinese Classroom - Part 1 from Shaz Lawrence... Read More...

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AP: Teenage Life Lesson Plan

Essential Question: What challenges occur in the life of a contemporary teenager? This 7 page lesson plan includes objectives, instructional activities, and group work. Download Teenage Life Lesson Plan... Read More...

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High School Curriculum Map (September-June)

This 12 months Curriculum Map outlines topics, learning outcomes, and activities for assessment. Suitable for Grade 9-12 Chinese class. Download the High School Curriculum Map here.... Read More...

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Curriculum Map – High School

Use this simple curriculum outline for beginner learners in High School. The Map includes: Month Theme Content Assessment Download the Curriculum Map for High School beginners.... Read More...

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Project-based Learning Routines in the Chinese Classroom

Just as in a traditional classroom, there are routines that the teacher sets up so students know what to do when they don't understand or need help. Building a culture in the PBL classroom is just as important. Many students may need time to adapt to... Read More...

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Chinese New Year of the Pig – Work Stations

This Chinese New Year, encourage critical thinking and problem solving by setting up work stations in your classroom. Groups of tables are arranged around the room and tasks and materials are set up at each table. Students will rotate around each sta... Read More...

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Thematic Unit of Work: A Visit To China

Lesson One Ppt The Luxurious Hotel Activity Unit of Work Passport Cover... Read More...

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Thematic Unit of Work: Let’s Go Shopping

Download 'Let's Go Shopping' outline Download Ideas to get started ... Read More...

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Best Strategies: Memorable Learning

What makes learning memorable? How many times as a teacher have you taught a class of students and you have felt disappointed because they just didn't seem to get it! The best learning takes place when it is memorable. It makes an impact on the... Read More...

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Colors: Design A Sports Uniform

This is a great activity for older students who love sports! Print off the Basketball Uniform image below.(or simply project the image on a screen for the whole class to view) Basketball Uniform image Students will use the worksheet below to id... Read More...

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Chinese Rap Rubric

Students will write lyrics and perform a Chinese rap for the teacher and class. Students will be assessed on the following: Clear Pronunciation Volume Energy Vocabulary Download the Chinese Rap Rubric... Read More...

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‘My Daily Life’ Skit Rubric

This is a detailed Rubric of what students need to include in a skit about what their daily life is like. Content: Invite someone to do something using 请 Use 特(tè)别(bié) to say one especially likes something. Use 每天都 to talk about somet... Read More...

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Interpersonal Speaking Rubric (Novice to Advanced)

This is a great resource to use if you are teaching multiple ability groups. The Rubric includes statements for Novice to Advanced levels. Students will be assessed on the following: Am I understood? Do I understand? How well do I us... Read More...

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Interpersonal Rubric (Novice)

This is a very simplified Rubric that can be used to assess the student's ability to communicate with others in Chinese. Questions include: Does the teacher understand me? Do I understand the teacher? How well do I use the Chinese langu... Read More...

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Skit Performance Rubric

Students will write and perform a short skit to perform for the class. The skit can be a role-play, a comedy or a drama. Students will be assessed on the following: Voice Audience Script Content Body Language Download the Skit Per... Read More...

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Ancient China Research Project (and Rubric)

Students will work with a partner to research ONE topic on Ancient China and teach it to the rest of the class. Topics are: The Great Wall The Buried Army The Forbidden City The Worksheet Project includes a Planning sheet and Rubric ... Read More...

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