BHS CHINESE GUIDE

Chinese LEVEL2

UNIT 1 Countries, School, Communication

PACING

WL STANDARDS RESOURCES

KEY LANGUAGE USE(S)

2-3weeks

● USBE Standards ● ACTFL website ● ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines ● World Readiness

NoviceMid

INFORM

Standards for Languages

ENDEARING UNDERSTANDING

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS

● I can Identify major products, traditional and modern of Chinese culture (i.e. traditional architecture/modern architecture; silk culture/textile and fashion industry; compass and gunpowder/space program etc.) Look for elements of the old in the new. ● I can Identify major geographical features of China; Identify major Chinese Cities. ● I can identify characteristics of different Chinese regions. ● I can locate on a map countries with signifcant Chinese populations ● I can identify historical events in China (e.g. build a timeline)

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. ● How will understanding processes of change in China help us better understand American culture? ● How will understanding how China is changing help us better communicate with Chinese friends and acquaintances?

ESSENTIAL LANGUAGE & VOCABULARY ● I can ask and answer questions about countries/ nationalities. ● I can list what places I would like to visit or travel in the world.

● I can label different countries on a world map. ● I can name what cities I would like to visit in China. ● I can participate in conversations about what subjects I like and dislike in school ( 科学 课 ， 数学 课 ，中文 课 ，英文 课 ) ● I can understand and interpret simple maps (i.e. map of school) （教室， 办 公室，体育 馆 ， 运 动场 ，礼堂）

LEARNING PROGRESSIONS FOR PROFICIENCY