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HS Chinese
(Liu Yan)
Outcome
In this course, students will continue to develop communicative competence in Mandarin Chinese in
all language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will focus on language
proficiency while dealing with level- and age-appropriate cultural content. Students will engage in
conversations, readings, composition and research projects. The expectation is that all communication
in the classroom will take place in the target language and the students will benefit from it.
Term Introduction
Youll cover Chinese Course 3 unit 1 (Lesson 1, Lesson 2 and 1/2 part of lesson 3) in this term,
includes 20 radicals, 130 new words and characters, and expressions and sentence patterns. The
expectation is that all communication in the classroom will take place in the target language. Cultural
topics focus on the history of the Chinese language and culture, lifestyle in China, and current events.
Students will be able to acquire vocabulary and structures that enable them to understand and analyze
contextualized materials. Students will be able to describe an event or activity in a cohesive and
coherent manner with linguistic accuracy. Students will be able to write with organizational, structural,
and cultural appropriateness
Skills List (Dalton School Department of World Language, 2014):
Communication: Listening and Speaking
Exchange and support opinions and individual perspectives on a variety of topics dealing with
perspectives on a variety of topics (1.1b)
Listening and Reading
Identify and interpret the main plot, subplot, characters (their descriptions, roles, and
significance to the story ) in authentic literary texts in the target language(1.2b)
Speaking and Writing
1
Prepare a research-based analysis of a current event or issue from the perspective of both the
native and target language cultures (1.3b)
Cultures: Practices and Perspectives
Interact with culturally appropriate patterns of behaviors in familiar situations. (2.1b)
Describe the historical significance of activities and celebrations in the culture studied (2.1c)
Connect objects, important people and symbols of other culture to the underlying beliefs and
the perspective of the people.(2.2b)
Connections: Interdisciplinary connections
Compare information available on a variety of topics such as art, literature, history, politics,
economics and contemporary global issues. (3.1c)
Regularly use information from target language sources to communicate in oral and written
formats with target language speakers (3.2b)
Comparisons: Language Comparisons
Apply knowledge of the similarities and differences between the sound and writing system of
the target language and native language in communication. (4.1c)
Communities: Language Use Within and Beyond the Classroom
Present information about the target language and culture to others. (5.1b)
Access or acquire cultural information through community sources. (5.2b)
Topic review
Lesson 14 Who is going to manage household affairs? (Intensive reading)
Lesson 15 After injury (Intensive reading)
Lesson 16 Please slow down a little.(page27, 29, 31)
Required Materials:
Textbook:
Supplementary
text book
Materials:
1. Chinese Notebook
2. Vocabulary logs
Class time:
Instructor:
Room:
Email:
Day 6: general reading (p.152) The 56 peoples are one big family
Goal: To describe the different peoples in China and the diversity Chinese culture.
(1.2b, 1.3b, 2.1b, 2.1c, 3.2b 4.1b, 5.2b)
.Present the diversity of Chinese culture and the significance the unification of China to your group
members
3
.Interact with your partner to discuss how to address the age and name of aged people and compare
with Korean culture
Homework:
Distribute to quiz#4 (vocabulary)
Day13: extensive listening (p122~124)
Goal: Figure out the taboo in text and understand why the way they speak is unfortunate. (1.2a, 1.3a,
2.2b, 3.1c, 4.2a 5.2b)
.Interact with your partner to discuss the tattoo in the text to figure what the dad had said to his son
before they answer
.Learn a Chinese poem
Homework: recite the poems learned due to day16
Day14: Review the grammar structures and vocabulary
Goal: To be able to present one of the following topics within the context of the vocabulary and texts
learned so far. (1.1a, 1.2b. 5,2b)
1) Chinese womens situations in the family and work place
2) Ideal spouse
3) Experience studying abroad
4) The problems and solution for the aged people in China
Quiz#5(oral presentation)
Day15: Lesson 16 (p27,p29)
Goal: Use to describe the special situations in your daily life. (1.2b, 1.3b, 2.2b,)
.Interact with your partner to have a simple conversation on your daily life with .
.Complete the following sentences with .
Homework: Review the new vocabulary and make sentences due to day16
**Turn in the second draft for the term1 project**
Day16: Lesson 16 (p30, p32~34)
Goal: Use to describe one group member to your classmates(1.2b,
1.3b, 2.2b,)
.Interact with your partner to describe your partner with .
.Complete the following sentence on page p35~36
Homework:
Distribute to Quiz#6
Day17: Lesson 16 (Review the grammar structures and vocabulary )
Goal: To be able to present your and others personality and them compare Chinese personality and
those of Korean. (1.1a, 1.2b. 5,2b)
.Introduce your partners personality and present the similarities and differences between the Chinese
personality and Korean personality.
.Homework: Distribute the final draft for the term1 project
Day18: Term 1 project presentation
Goal: Present the information from the schedule orally (1.1a, 1.1c, 1.2a, 5.1a, 5.2b)
Oral presentation of the material created
Homework
Additional reading : The Chinese tea culture
Day20: The Chinese tea culture general reading (p.187~189)
Goal: To be able to present one of the following topics. (1.2b, 1.3b, 2.2b, 3.1c, 3.2b, 5.2b)
1) Kinds of Chinese tea?
2) The effects of drinking Chinese tea on western countries
3) The usage of Chinese tea
.Watch the documentary about Chinese tea and give a brief presentation f
Day by Day daily plan is adjustable and flexible based on content of textbook and assessment
standards as well as depending on actual student progress and class interaction.
**Assessment Dates**
day 5: Quiz# 1
day 7: Quiz #2
day10: Quiz #3
day5: term1 project is assigned
day10: the first draft of term1
project 30%
day15: the second draft of
term1project 30%
day 18: the final draft of term1
project 40%
day13: Quiz# 4
day14: Quiz#5
day17: Quiz#6
Grading Policies
1. No delinquent assignments: Each late assignment receives 10% deduction 1 day after the due
date; 30% deduction afterwards. No late assignment is accepted 3 days after the due date.
2. No missing test or quizzes: Make-up test or quiz (including dictation and listening
comprehension in class) must be scheduled & completed at the students request within a
week, or else will be marked as a zero.
3. Extra credits: Bonus points may be awarded to tests/quizzes, extraordinary performance, &
extra effort in academic work at the instructors discretion. Everyone is expected & encouraged
to be the best they can be.
Grading
The grading system uses the percentage system. The students grade average is based on the
following 5 categories.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Quizzes/Project Portfolio
Projects/Presentations/Writing
Class work
Homework assignments
Instructional Engagement & Participation
20%
20%
25%
15%
20%
Class Expectations
1. Higher standards and expectations on students diligence and academic performance are highly
expected from each individual taking this course. No One Left Behind!
2. Academic integrity is a requirement for all assignments. All research related writing must have
a MLA citation list.
3. Continuous and timely communication between the teacher and the student is highly expected.
Assignment Requirements
1. Homework assignments include new vocabulary, grammar, extra listening, reading or writing,
projects for discussions and presentations.
2. Weekly dictation on characters & sentences is required to emphasize spelling accuracy.
3. Weekly journal writing in class is checked bi-weekly with comments and is counted as part of
the participation grade.
4. Use of the online translator tools is discouraged.
5. Keep a portfolio for each unit listed in this course syllabus (REQUIRED).
50,49, 48, 47
Points
Response is
thorough and
detailed
Ease of expression
is sustained
throughout the
entire sample
Communication is
very clear with very
few errors
Sentence
structures are
frequently complete
and occasionally
complex
Vocabulary is
wide-ranging and
context appropriate
Pronunciation and
tones are accurate
with few errors
37, 36, 35
Points
- Response is off the
topic in many places
& incomprehensible
-
Communication
breaks down due to
numerous errors and
halting speech
- Sentence structures
are often incomplete
and disconnected
- Lack of vocabulary
impedes coherence
and communication
- Lack of accurate
Pronunciation and
tones often interfere
with communication
and understanding
Earned Points: ____
Excellent
Shows excellence in
interpersonal
conversation
Very Good
Suggests excellence
in interpersonal
conversation
Good
Shows competence
in interpersonal
conversation
Adequate
Suggests
competence in
interpersonal
conversation
Weak
Suggests lack of
competence in
interpersonal
conversation
Very Week
Shows lack of
competence in
interpersonal
conversation
A: 6 = 100-96
5 = 95-93
Task Completion
Language Delivery
* Thorough and
adequate
* Connected sentences
* Appropriate vocabulary
and phrase with a few
errors
* Variety of grammatical
structures
* Appropriate
response
* Sentences maybe
loosely connected.
* Generally consistent
pace and intonation
* Several errors in
pronunciation & tones
that do not hinder
understanding
* Generally appropriate
vocabulary and phrase
with errors that do not
obscure meaning
* Generally appropriate
grammatical structures
* Limited appropriate
vocabulary and phrase
with frequent errors that
sometimes obscure
meaning
* Simple grammatical
structures
* Appropriate but
incomplete response
* Fragmented sentences
* Minimal or
marginal response
* Very disjointed or
isolated sentences
B: 4 = 92-85
C: 3 = 84-75
* Inappropriate
vocabulary and phrase
with frequent errors that
obviously obscure
meaning
* Little or no grammatical
structures
D: 2 = 74-70
F: 1=69-60
92-85
Good
84-80
Adequate
79-70
Very Weak
cellent
69below
Task
Completion
Language
Structures
Vocabulary
Usage
Visual Presentation
Inadequat
e cellent
-Includes a complete
report on all required
elements with
thorough details
-Well organized
-Well connected
discourse
-Exhibits a high
degree of control
correct word order &
structures with
minimal errors
- Exhibits a very
balanced texts &
pictures with accurate
captions
-Creative & highly
related to the contents
-Includes a complete
report on all required
elements with logical
progression of details
-Connected discourse
-Exhibits a good
understanding of
correct word order &
structures with
occasional errors
-Uses appropriate
vocabulary with
sporadic errors in
spelling
- Exhibits a fairly
balanced texts &
pictures with
appropriate captions
-Includes a report on
most required
elements with details
generally organized
-Rather loosely
connected sentences
-Exhibits a fair
understanding of
correct word order &
structures with more
errors that do not
generally obscure
meaning
-Mostly uses
appropriate
vocabulary with errors
that do not generally
obscure meaning
- Exhibits some
texts & pictures with
brief captions
-Includes a brief
report on some
required elements with
basic details
-Disconnected
sentences
-Exhibits a limited
grammatical
structures & lack of
control of correct
word order with
frequent errors
-Limited appropriate
vocabulary with errors
that sometimes
obscure meaning
-Scattered details on a
few required elements
characterized by
words or listing
-Difficult to follow
-Exhibits little
understanding of
correct word order
with frequent errors
- Fragmented
sentences
-Minimal appropriate
vocabulary with
frequent errors
-Interference from
another language
- Exhibits few
pictures, charts or
graphs with no
captions
-Writing doesnt
present enough
relevant contents to
show personal
understanding of the
topic
-Sentence structures
are very mechanical,
indicating online
translation
-Insufficient
appropriate
vocabulary
-Interference from
another language
- No visual
presentation
Overall
Rating
Communication
of Message
Level of
Expression
Task
Completion
Exceeds
expectations
(20-19)
Text fully
comprehensible;
no ambiguity of
areas of
confusion
Exceeds required
elements;
Content
appropriate; fully
developed; well
organized
Rich use of
vocabulary
elaboration
Broad
vocabulary;
accurate,
extensive &
effective use of
studied words
No significant
errors, control of
grammatical
structures
studied.
No or almost no
spelling and/or
punctuation error
Text easy to
comprehend; few
ambiguity of
areas of
confusion
Required
elements present;
Content
appropriate;
adequately
developed;
adequately
organized
Generally
accurate with
some errors;
Adequate use of
studied
vocabulary for
this level
Generally
accurate; few
significant errors;
some minor
grammar,
spelling and /or
punctuation
errors
Text mostly
comprehensible;
some significant
ambiguity of
areas of
confusion
Meets most
expectations;
occasional use
of varied
sentence
structures
Most required
elements;
Limited,
somewhat
incomplete/inapp
ropriate contents;
poorly organized
Errors in
vocabulary
interferes with
communication;
inadequate use
of vocabulary
and /or too basic
for this level
Several
significant errors;
many errors in
grammar,
spelling, & / or
punctuation
Text partially
comprehensible;
significant
difficulties in
comprehension
Barely meets
expectations;
overly simple;
Lack of varied
sentence
structures
Incomplete
required
elements;
Lacking
coherence
Inadequately
repetitive and
/or inaccurate
use of
vocabulary
Too many
grammatical
structures with
frequent spelling
and/or
punctuation
errors;
Points
earned:
Meets
expectations
(18-17)
Points
earned:
Mostly meets
expectations
(16-15)
Points
earned:
Needs
improvement
to meet
expectations
(14)
Vocabulary
Usage
Structure &
Mechanics
Points
earned:
Revised version of the copy from Charlotte Gifford, Greenfield Community College
SKILLS
LISTENING:
I understand
the
question/s
I answer the
question/s
0-4 points
I have lots of
difficulties
understanding the
question/s
5-7 points
I can understand
question/s
8-10 points
I can understand right
away what I am being
asked
I am not able to
I am able to answer
I am able to answer all the
answer the question/s most of the question/s question/s
SPEAKING:
I speak
clearly and
fluently
I am not able to
I can speak with clear
pronounce with clarity pronunciation
AWARENESS:
I use correct
grammar
I am able to use
grammatically correct
sentences for each of the
question/s
12