BHS CHINESE GUIDE

Chinese LEVEL 1

UNIT 1 PINYIN, NUMBERS, GREETINGS

PACING

PROFICIENCY LEVEL RESOURCES

KEY LANGUAGE USE(S)

3-4 weeks/unit

Novice Low

INFORM

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S)

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS

● I can demonstrate culturally appropriate behaviors in the classroom (respect for teachers, seriousness about study, participation in classroom ritual, etc.) ● I can use appropriate courtesy expressions. ● I can demonstrate profciency with the use of tones. ● I can demonstrate a basic knowledge of the evolution of the Chinese writing system.

Change/Continuity ● What patterns from the past endure and continue to shape the present and

future with relation to education, family, friends and leisure time?

ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY & STRUCTURE ● I can say and recognize the words and phrases in Chinese conversation such as hello, good-bye and stating and asking names using last name frst, nice to meet you, greetings 你好，您 贵 姓 , pronouns 我， 你，她，他，您 , polite expressions 请问 ， 谢谢 ， 对 不起，不好意思 , numbers 0-30, classes (oral only) ● I can write number characters 1-30 using the correct stroke order ● I can demonstrate profciency with the use of tones. ● I can recognize Pinyin sounds to help with pronunciations. ● I can understand procedures and essential phrases used in the classroom setting. ● I can introduce myself and meet others using culturally appropriate language and gestures. ● I can use polite expressions for “ 请 please”,” 谢谢 thank you”, “ 对 不起 I’m sorry”,” 不好意思 excuseme” LEARNING PROGRESSIONS FOR PROFICIENCY READING LISTENING When students exhibit Novice Mid reading ability in partner language, here are some examples of the kinds of things they can read:

When students exhibit Novice Mid listening profciency in partner language, here are some examples of the kinds of things they are able to understand: 1. simple words and phrases about daily activities 2. simple questions on familiar topics 3. some multi-step directions or instructions, especially when accompanied by gestures and repetition 4. some of what people say in a short conversation on familiar topics. When students exhibit Novice Mid writing ability in partner language, here are some examples of the kinds of things they can write: 1. basic personal information (name, address, phone number, birth date) 2. brief descriptions of people or places mostly in list form 3. responses to simple questions 4. simple information related to subject matter content WRITING

1. words on a list from very familiar topics 2. very simple information on familiar topics 3. short, simple descriptions, especially if there are pictures or other supportive visuals

SPEAKING

When students exhibit Novice Mid speaking ability in partner language, here are examples of the kinds of things they can do: 1. greet someone in a culturally appropriate manner 2. introduce self 3. ask “how are you?” 4. respond appropriately to the question “how are you?” 5. answer simple questions to provide basic information 6. ask simple, formulaic questions 7. provide simple information on subject matter content