BHS Chinese

UNIT 2 Weather, Seasons, Health

Chinese LEVEL 2

PACING

WL STANDARDS RESOURCES

KEY LANGUAGE USE(S)

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USBE Standards ACTFL website ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines

Novice Mid

5-6 weeks

INFORM EXPLAIN ARGUE

World Readiness Standards for Languages

ENDEARING UNDERSTANDING

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS

China is a large and diverse country which covers an area roughly the size of Europe. The size of China’s population and the great regional and economic diversity make it difficult to generalize about many cultural practices, perspectives, and products. ● How is life in China similar and different across different regions — urban/rural? ● How is life different for rich and poor, for older and younger generations, for Chinese and minority groups in China? ● How are practices, products, and perspectives different across China and across generations? ● How can speaking the language help us access perspectives unique to Chinese people/culture?

● I can identify similarities and differences in weather and seasons in the U.S. cities and Chinese cities. ● I can interpret Chinese-language weather reports online.

END OF UNIT COMPETENCY WITH LANGUAGE EXPECTATIONS

Purposeful communication: Tell and ask questions using the following terms and language functions and features: ● I can engage in conversation about weather in many places ( 冷,热,暖和,凉快,下雨,下

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