Thematic Unit of Work: Let’s Go Shopping
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Thematic Unit of Work: Monsters
The Theme: Monsters is a great way to get students engaged in using descriptive words to describe monsters.
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Thematic Units: Brainstorming
The most important part of planning a Thematic Unit of work is to brainstorm with the students. Once you have introduced the problem or the question, students w... Read More...
Who’s Here? 在不在?
Use theme girl and boy templates to indicate who is attending the class.
Students will complete the sentence 我叫 .... and place the girl or boy image on the d... Read More...
Toddlers: Greeting Song
It is important for toddlers to be engaged with learning using their whole body. Musical instruments provide an effective way for toddlers to move to music and ... Read More...
Toddlers: How To Use Scarves For Learning
To teach toddlers Mandarin, it is important to have lots of props that engage young learners. Colorful scarves are very tactile and can be used to teach lots of... Read More...
Toddlers: Parachute Fun
Toddlers need to move a lot in Chinese classes. Sit time must be kept to a minimum, so a parachute is a great way to keep toddlers moving.
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The Ice Cream Shop
Set up an ice cream shop in your Chinese classroom, so students can rehearse language to buy food.
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The Zoo: Activities Bundle
Thinking of starting a Zoo Theme in your Chinese classroom?
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Visiting a Chinese restaurant (6 lesson outlines)
I will be able to greet others in Chinese
• I will be able to tell the waiter/waitress that I need a table for 2
• I will ask for tea while I’m checking out t... Read More...
Character Stories: My Family
This is a fun activity for students who are learning the characters for family. The worksheet includes characters that students will make into pictures to remem... Read More...
Workshop: The Secrets of Writing Characters
Dear Teachers,
All teachers of Chinese in the New York /New Jersey area are invited to attend the following workshop on Wednesday, November 14th. Please regist... Read More...
Greetings and Introductions: Bubble Characters
At the beginning of the school, ask students to color the bubble characters for:
你好
我叫
我 ...岁
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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
Volum... Read More...
‘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 ... Read More...
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 b... Read More...
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 tea... Read More...
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 follow... Read More...
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
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Presentational Speaking Rubric
This is a very detailed Assessment Rubric for a speaking task. Suitable for High School students or more advanced speakers.
Assessment includes:
Compreh... Read More...
Research Project: Inventions of Ancient China
This Research project is an open-ended activity that allows students to choose ONE invention to inquire into.
The choices include exploring:
gunpowder
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