BHS CHINESE GUIDE

UNIT3 FAMILY MEMBERS, SELF-INTRODUCTION, OCCUPATION

Chinese LEVEL 1

PACING

PROFICIENCY LEVEL RESOURCES

KEY LANGUAGE USE(S)

5-6 weeks/unit

Novice Low

INFORM

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S)

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS

● I can demonstrate understanding of culturally appropriate roles of parents and children ● I can identify/describe flial behavior of characters in Chinese movies (i.e. loyalty to family, respect for elders, children’s responsibilities to parents, etc.)

Change/Continuity ● While China has rich and ancient traditions and history, its economic, social, and cultural patterns are changing rapidly. ● What patterns from the past endure and continue to shape the present and future with relation to education, family, friends and leisure time. ● What are the forces for change in China? What practices, products and perspectives are changing in China? How will changes in China impact the world? ● How will understanding how China is changing help us better communicate with Chinese friends and acquaintances?

ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY & STRUCTURE ● I can engage in conversations about family members, including their relationships to me and pets. ( 父母，爸爸， 妈妈 ，哥哥，姐姐，弟弟，妹妹，几口人 ) ● I can describe a family (how many people in the family, how old are they, when are their birthdays, and their occupations 我的家有 ... 口人，有我的爸爸， 妈妈 ，哥哥，姐姐，弟弟和妹妹。我的哥哥 ... 岁。 他的生日是 .. 月 .. 日。我的爸爸的工作是 ...... 。 ) ● I can ask and answer simple questions about family using “how many 几 ”.

● I can introduce myself to others including family information. ● I can introduce family members or classmates to others.

LEARNING PROGRESSIONS FOR PROFICIENCY READING When students exhibit Novice Mid reading ability in partner language, here are some examples of the kinds of things they can read: 7. words on a list from very familiar topics 8. very simple information on familiar topics 9. short, simple descriptions, especially if there are pictures or other supportive visuals

LISTENING

When students exhibit Novice Mid listening profciency in partner language, here are some examples of the kinds of things they are able to understand: 9. simple words and phrases about daily activities 10. simple questions on familiar topics 11. some multi-step directions or instructions, especially when accompanied by gestures and repetition 12. some of what people say in a short conversation on familiar topics.