Introductions and Greetings Ppt
Use the Ppt to introduce students to the beginner vocabulary. Students will be able to introduce themselves and ask the name and nationality of a classmate.
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High School
Measure words
Download the PDF - Measure words
Vocabulary includes:
个
本
杯
只
支
辆
张
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Which Type of a Classroom do you have?
As we move toward Personalized Learning in the Chinese classroom, our role as teachers need to change.
We move from:
Teachers plan topics or themes to teach.
TO
We work with students to plan as partners.
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Successful Learners are Thinkers
Successful learning in the Chinese classroom won't happen with passive students. All students need to be encouraged to think about their learning, and be engaged in planning their own learning outcomes.
So, how do you change your classroom from a ... Read More...
My Word Mat: Sports
Students will use this Sports Mat to rehearse a talk about sports they like to play.
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My Word Mat: Fruit
A Word Map is a useful resource for students to learn and practice new vocabulary.
This Word Map is focused on fruit: apples, oranges, grapes, bananas etc.,
Students can use the Word Map to create their own sentences about fruit they like.
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Weather and Temperature
Students will view the Ppt and understand:
气温
度
到
左右
plus weather vocabulary.
At the end of the Temperature Ppt, students will write a script to perform a Beijing 10 day Weather forecast role-play.
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Easy Steps Book 2 : Unit 2 – Lesson4 Weather 天气
Powerpoint Presentations
Today's Weather Ppt
Temperaturre Ppt and Weather Task for students
Worksheets and Activities
Bite-size Chinese audio file: Weather
Flashcards
Weather and Season Signs
Weather FlashCards
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Flashcards: Parts of the Body
Download the Parts of the Body Flashcards. Students will learn parts of the body and how to say something hurts. (6 pages)
Vocabulary includes:
头
眼睛
耳朵
肚子
脚
腿
头
手
疼
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Easy Steps Book 2: Using 请
Students will view the Ppt/PDF and then create their own funny role-play using all the 请 phrases.
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Food Flashcards
This 5 page PDF can be cut up for students to play games or memorize the characters for each food group.
Vocabulary includes:
Chicken
Hamburger
Pizza
Pasta
Fruits
Ice-cream
Eggs
Grapes
Soup etc.,
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My Feelings
Students will use the templates to create their own faces to show feelings: 很累，高兴，无聊，自信，害怕 and more.
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Easy Steps Book 2: Unit 1. Lesson 3: Making a Phone Call
LESSON 3: Making a Phone Call
Download the Ppt - Make a phone call
Vocabulary include: 打电话，在家，请等一等，不在，哪一位？，我去叫他，不客气
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Chinese Months Cards
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Easy Steps Book 2: Lesson 2 – Subjects I Study
Lesson 2: Subjects of Study
Subjects_new vocabulary Ppt
A School Timetable - Reading Activity
My School Subjects
Introduce - 上课 － Conduct a Class Survey
An Interview with a Celerity (Yao Ming example)... Read More...
Easy Steps Book 2: Lesson 1 – Countries 国家 and Languages 语言
Easy Steps Book 2
Unit 1
Lesson 1: Countries, Languages
What Countries have you visited? - 过 Ppt
Nationalities － 你是哪国人？ Ppt
What Nationality are you? Video
Make your own Passport PDF / Passport Template
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Flashcards: Joining Words
Encourage students to give reasons for their answers with the downloadable Flashcards. Vocabulary includes: 和，还有，因为，但是，所以
Display the Flashcards around the room. When students are asked a simple question like: 你喜欢蛋糕吗? encourage students to use one... Read More...
Writing: My Word Wall
Many classrooms have a large Word Wall in the classroom. This helps students to refer to new vocabulary easily. Why not use a personal Word Wall? Download the template below, print and paste inside a folder. Students will record new words they are le... Read More...
Research and Independent Units of Work
At the beginning of every school year, students choose a topic for Research and Independent Study. This work is ongoing and can last for 10 weeks, 6 months or for a whole 12 months.
Even Kindergarten students can choose a topic related to China.
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Cooperative Learning Activities
How do teachers use Cooperative Learning in the Chinese language classroom?
Check out this PDF that includes ideas:
1. Create dialogues
2. Error checking
3. Find those who…
4. Flash card game
5. Information gap
6. Interactive games
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Lesson Plan – Invitation Dilemma (Days and dates)
STUDENT TASK
You have just been invited to a friend’s birthday party. Unfortunately, you have already been invited to go to a movie with another friend. You have to decide which invitation to accept and which to decline.
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Lesson Plan – Games Day!
STUDENT TASK
Your teacher announces that today is Games Day. Choose a game to play, in Chinese, with your classmates. It is your job to keep track of whose turn it is and to encourage good teamwork.
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Lesson Plan – New Students
STUDENT TASK
You have volunteered to be a buddy to a new student who has arrived in class. This is the first time you are meeting him or her. Introduce yourself, exchange some personal information with the new student and welcome him or her to the c... Read More...
AS/A2 Chinese – UK Qualification
SPEAKING
TOPIC: Leisure, Youth Interests and Chinese Festivals
Chinese New Year - Students will explore Chinese New Year - traffic problems, special food, how to celebrate special festivals.
Dumplings- Students will discuss their favorite food... Read More...
Little Apple Song
Download the Lyrics here - PDF | Word
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First Day of High School Chinese
The first day of High School in a Chinese class sets the tone for the whole year.
Watch as this teacher, speaks no English, but uses gestures and body language to get his meaning across.
FLIPPED CLASSROOM
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What a Busy Day! 今天真忙
What a Busy Day! Unit of Work
Included:
Describe daily activities
Matching sentences
Hobbies and Leisure Vocabulary
Reading and Writing
My Feelings
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Book a train ticket – Travel
Download the 'Book train tickets' worksheet.
Students will read a short dialogue and then create their own role-play about buying a train ticket.... Read More...
Make an ID Card (name, age, family members)
Students will create their own ID Card with information:
1. Name
2. Birth date
3. Birth location
4. Grade level
5. Family members
Download the ID Card worksheet and survey for students... Read More...
Adjectives
Download the Adjectives Ppt
Words include: short, tall, beautiful, busy, clean, dirty, cold, hot, comfortable, cute etc.,... Read More...
Buy a movie ticket
Students will use the Ppt to plan and perform a role-play about buying a movie ticket.
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A Trip to Chinatown
A great way for students to experience real Chinese culture and food is to visit Chinatown in your city. Use the Ppt to introduce students to words they will use while visiting the area. Students can write a Journal entry after the visit.
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Describe your own fun character
Students will have lots of fun brainstorming descriptions about these cute characters. Put students into small groups and assign a character for each group to describe. Finally, students will then draw their own character and introduce it to the clas... Read More...
Theme: Using the internet – Curriculum Map
This unit of work is focused on the internet, and is great for High School students.
Students will:
Explain to people what they do through the Internet.
Identify and compare how the Internet has changed their way of life.
Debate the positi... Read More...
Theme: A visit to the doctor – Curriculum Map
This 4 week unit of work is focused on 'A visit to the doctor'.
Students will:
Identify body parts
Ask for and give information about one’s health.
Compare health services in China and the USA, and the role of doctors in China
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Theme: Dining out – Curriculum Map
This is a 6 week unit of work focused on Dining out. Students will:
Identify food and dishes in Chinese cuisine
Describe meals
Express preferences and inquire about others’ food preferences
Compare meals, mealtimes and table etiquette bet... Read More...
Theme: Clothing Curriculum Map
Use the Clothing Curriculum Map to plan a 4 week unit of work.
Identifying and describe articles of clothing
Stating the size and price of clothing
Expressing opinions using comparative statements about people and clothing
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Theme: Careers – Curriculum Plan
The Career Curriculum Plan includes Vocabulary, Learning Outcomes, and suggested activities.
Use this Curriculum Plan (4 weeks) to help students explore careers and professions.
Students will:
Identify professions of family members and frie... Read More...
Theme: Travel Curriculum Outline
This Curriculum Outline includes Learning Outcomes, Essential vocabulary, and sentence patterns.
Suitable for High School students.
Discussing travel plans
Reading travel brochures and flight timetables
Judging photographs
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