BHS CHINESE GUIDE

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

● Talk about hobbies with friends ( 唱歌，跳舞，打球，吃 饭 ，看 电 影， 买东 西 ...) ● Talk about what you like to do on different days of the week. ● Participate in conversations regarding routine activities (eg. describe what hobbies you enjoy, comment on how well an action is performed, tell when and where an activity takes place) ● Narrate a series of events related to your own hobbies. ● Talk about how long something lasts. ● Talk about doing more than one thing at a time. ● Name what sports/activities which are popular in different countries ● Talk about inviting others to do things together. ● Arrange a time to do something together ( 我要 请 你吃 饭 / 看 电 影 ...) ● Read short notes with a friend introducing yourself, age, year in school, birthday, how many are in your family, who they are and what they do, and their hobbies. ● Describe how an action is performed. ● 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. ● Write short notes to exchange with a pen pal introducing yourself, age, year in school, birthday, how many are in your family, who they are and what they do, and their hobbies.

Skill Building

Extension