BHS CHINESE GUIDE

READING

LISTENING

When students exhibit Novice Mid reading ability in partner language, here are some examples of the kinds of things they can read: 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

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 canwrite: 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

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

DIFFERENTIATION IN ACTION

● Ask and answer simple questions about nationality, countries visited, and languages spoken

Skill Building

● Name places you would like to visit ● Label six to eight countries on a map ● Name places in China you would like to visit ● Participate in conversations about what subjects I like and dislike

● Understand and interpret a written class schedule ● Coordinate schedules to do an activity with others ● Give and respond to oral directions and commands (eg.to fnd a hidden object or a specifc location ● Understand and interpret simple instructions (eg. where to look for a specifc object) ● Understand and interpret simple map of school ● Read a short note from a pen pal which includes name, age, year in school, number of people in the family, who they are, where they are from, and what languages they speak ● Engage the student in more student-teacher conversation in Chinese aside from regularly planned activities or group the student with other advanced learners who are ready for more challenging dialog. ● Ask students to name places in China they would like to visit, and explain reasons. ● Role play: a new student coming to school needs help with fguring out the class schedule, the other student could answer questions. ● Write a short introductory note telling your name, your age, year in school, how many people are in your family and who they are, where they are from and what languages they speak ● Ask students to draw a map of school and explain how to get from one place to another to attend classes. ● Ask students to make a poster to encourage others to join the after school program. ● Ask students to fll in a form requiring basic personal information (eg. fll in an immigration card)

Extension