MS Chinese Guide

UNIT 1 Countries, School, Communication

Chinese LEVEL 2

KEY LANGUAGE USE(S)

PACING

WL STANDARDS

RESOURCES

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USBE Standards ACTFL website ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines

2-3 weeks

Novice Mid

INFORM EXPLAIN ARGUE

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World Readiness Standards for Languages

ENDEARING UNDERSTANDING

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS

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

● 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 significant Chinese populations ● I can identify historical events in China (e.g. build a timeline)

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?

END OF UNIT COMPETENCY WITH LANGUAGE EXPECTATIONS

Purposeful communication: Tell and ask questions using the following terms and language functions and features:

● 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）