Back to School Night

Chinese 4H Period 8Back to School Night

Ms. Mali Ou

Oct. 9, 2013Ms. Ous email: mou@whrhs.org

Web (homework/links): www.whrhs.orgFaculty PagesO / Ou, MaliNumber of Students: 16Boys: 5

Girls: 11

Integrated Chinese

How do we learn?Three Modes of Communication Interpretive : vocabulary, dictation, Q&A, grammar

Interpersonal : pair work, interview, group survey, games

Presentational : individual presentation, group presentation

Incorporate Three Into Daily TeachingTheme/Topic:Instructional sequence:Basic skills Language application Assessment ExtensionDesign of activities:Cover all four language skillsVaried activities that simulate real-life situationsFun, interactive activities that allow creativity Authenticity of materials: Real-life materials that students will encounter

What have we done?Review Theme 1 : Travel (Beijing is Chinas capital, and its also Chinas political and cultural center with lots of famous historic sites.)

Introduce your favorite city in Chinese via PPTLarge Numbers in ChineseRead Chinese Newspaper (World Journal)

Level 2, Part 1Theme 3: The School StartsExplain how to write your Chinese name;Say where you were born and grew up;Discuss the pros and cons of living on and off campus;Express politely a dissenting opinion.Theme 4: At the DormName pieces of furniture at a dorm;Describe your living quarters;Comment on someones living quarters;Facilities at a college dorm; Deal with roommate(s).Lesson 3: At a Chinese RestaurantName four principal regional Chinese cuisinesOrder food and drinksTalk about what flavors you like or dislikeMake your dietary restrictions or preferences knownLesson 4: ShoppingName basic clothing, bedding, and bath itemsDescribe your shopping preferences and criteriaDisagree with others tactfullyPresent your arguments with rhetorical questionsBeyond the Classroom2014 Ping Pong Field Trip

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Grading Policy

Each marking period is evaluated by:

Homework:35% (Randomly collected and graded)Quizzes and Class work:35%Tests:30%

School Year Grade1st Marking Period:23%2nd Marking Period:23%3rd Marking Period:23%4th Marking Period:23%Final Exam: 8%