Quarter 2 (2024-25)

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Course: AP Chinese Language & Culture - Ms. Pai
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Date: Friday, April 11, 2025, 6:58 PM

October 14/15

Unit #: Title

Unit 1 School & Family Lesson 2 My Father, Laoshe

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Talk about what you like and give reasons why you like it

Ask follow-up questions to obtain details answers

Understand Chinese family value

Understand changes in Chinese culture as reflected in Modern Chinese family life

Learn famous Chinese novelist and dramatist, Laoshe


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: Lesson 2 text 1 Q & A due 
  3. Daily star: Zimo, Philina (2B)
  4. ichinese reader sign up
  5. L2 text 
  6. clock partner
  7. L6 grammar pair work


Homework
  • Complete...

1. L2 text 2 Q & A due 10/17

2. Reader 1 due 10/23

3. ichinese reader AP practice test due 10pm 10/22 (updated) 

4. Reader 2 due 10/31



October 16/17

Unit #: Title

Unit 1 School & Family Lesson 2 My Father, Laoshe

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Talk about what you like and give reasons why you like it

Ask follow-up questions to obtain details answers

Understand Chinese family value

Understand changes in Chinese culture as reflected in Modern Chinese family life

Learn famous Chinese novelist and dramatist, Laoshe


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: L2 Text 2 Q & A due
  3. Daily Star: Ying Ran
  4. Email response writing
  5. Conversation & culture speech 


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Reader 1 due 10/23

2. ichinese reader AP practice test due 10pm 10/22 (updated) 

3. Reader 2 due 10/31




October 21/23

Unit #: Title

Unit 1 School & Family Lesson 2 My Father, Laoshe

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Talk about what you like and give reasons why you like it

Ask follow-up questions to obtain details answers

Understand Chinese family value

Understand changes in Chinese culture as reflected in Modern Chinese family life

Learn famous Chinese novelist and dramatist, Laoshe


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work:  Ck in Reader 1 & ichinese reader AP practice test due 10 PM
  3. Daily stars: Zimo, Philina, Yingran (2A), Yujia (3A)
  4. Student survey
  5. L2 grammar exercise with 4:00 partner


Homework
  • Complete...

1. ichinese reader AP practice test due 10pm today

2. L2 vocabulary & grammar quiz (fill the blank with work bank)

3. Ichinese reader set 2 practice test MCQ due 10/31

4. Lesson 2 MCQ test 10/31

5. Reader 2 due 10/31


October 24/25

Unit #: Title

Unit 1 School & Family Lesson 2 My Father, Laoshe

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Talk about what you like and give reasons why you like it

Ask follow-up questions to obtain details answers

Understand Chinese family value

Understand changes in Chinese culture as reflected in Modern Chinese family life

Learn famous Chinese novelist and dramatist, Laoshe


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: ck in HW set 1 practice test 
  3. L2 quiz , peer edit
  4. AP conversation & speech


Homework
  • Complete...

1. AP Classroom unit 1 FRQ B due 10/29

2. Ichinese reader set 2 practice test MCQ due 10/31

3. Lesson 2 MCQ test 10/31

4. Reader 2 due 10/31



October 28/29

Unit #: Title

Unit 1 School & Family Lesson 2 My Father, Laoshe

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Talk about what you like and give reasons why you like it

Ask follow-up questions to obtain details answers

Understand Chinese family value

Understand changes in Chinese culture as reflected in Modern Chinese family life

Learn famous Chinese novelist and dramatist, Laoshe


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Daily star : Chloe (2A)/ Ethan Teh (3 A)  moved to 11/ 4 due to a quiz changed date
  3. Lesson 1 vocabulary & grammar sentence quiz
  4. Lesson 2 situation role-play with your clock partner 


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Ichinese reader set 2 practice test MCQ due 10/31 (for your study guide)

2. Lesson 2 MCQ test 10/31

3. Reader 2 due 10/31

4. Lesson 3 text 1 Q & A due 11/4 (Google Classroom)

5. AP Classroom unit 1 FRQ B due 11/8 (updated)



October 30/31

Unit #: Title

Unit 1 School & Family Lesson 2 My Father, Laoshe

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Talk about what you like and give reasons why you like it

Ask follow-up questions to obtain details answers

Understand Chinese family value

Understand changes in Chinese culture as reflected in Modern Chinese family life

Learn famous Chinese novelist and dramatist, Laoshe


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: ck in set 2 practice test MCQ  & Reader 2 
  3. Daily star : Emily (2A )/ Luke (3A) moved to 11/6 due to a test today
  4. L2 MCQ test  (listening & reading)


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Bring earphone for practicing conversation & culture presentation next class

2. Lesson 3 text 1 Q & A due 11/4 (Google Classroom)

3. ichinese reader set 2 test FRQ writing due 11/6

4. AP Classroom unit 1 FRQ B due 11/8 (updated)

5. Reader 3 due 11/8  (10 PM)

6. Lesson 3 vocabulary quiz 11/13


November 1/4

Unit #: Title

Unit 2 Lesson 3 Beijing Tea House

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Talk about similarities and differences between food in different cultures

Express personal experiences and feelings clearly and precisely

Discuss views and opinions

Chinese food culture and how it has evolved over time


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: AP Question Bank / L3 Text 1 Q & A due
  3. Daily Star: Chloe (2A) / Ethan Teh (3A)
  4. Assigned vocabulary instruction , make sentences
  5. 20" Conversation practice
  6. Culture presentation practice
  7. Role-Play practice, presentation on Friday


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Share your vocabulary with explanation and sentence example next class

2. Role-Play presentation 11/8 with your clock partner (bring your rubric)

3. ichinese reader set 2 test FRQ writing due 11/6 if you haven't completed it yet

4. AP Classroom unit 1 FRQ B due 11/8 (updated)

5. Reader 3 due 11/8  (10 PM)

6. Lesson 3 vocabulary quiz 11/13

7. L3 text 2 Q & A due 11/15



November 5/6

Unit #: Title

Unit 2 Lesson 3 Beijing Tea House

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Talk about similarities and differences between food in different cultures

Express personal experiences and feelings clearly and precisely

Discuss views and opinions

Chinese food culture and how it has evolved over time


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: AP Question Bank / Set 2 writing due
  3. Daily star: Emily / Luke
  4. L3 vocabulary sharing
  5. L3 Grammar exercise
  6. Role-Play practice 


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Role-Play presentation 11/8 with your clock partner (bring your rubric)

2. ichinese reader set 2 test FRQ writing due 11/6 if you haven't completed it yet

3. AP Classroom unit 1 FRQ B due 11/8 (updated)

4. Reader 3 due 11/8  (10 PM)

5. Lesson 3 vocabulary quiz 11/13

6. L3 text 2 Q & A due 11/15

7. Four Major Cuisine worksheet due 11/21



November 7/8

Unit #: Title

Unit 2 Lesson 3 Beijing Tea House

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Talk about similarities and differences between food in different cultures

Express personal experiences and feelings clearly and precisely

Discuss views and opinions

Chinese food culture and how it has evolved over time


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: AP Question Bank / AP Classroom Unit 1 FRQ B due
  3. Chuan cai video
  4. Role-Play presentation


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Reader 3 due 10 PM today

2. Lesson 3 vocabulary quiz 11/13

3. L3 text 2 Q & A due 11/15

4. L3 MCQ test 11/19

5. Four Major Cuisine worksheet due 11/21 ( Eight Major Cuisine extra credit)



November 12/13

Unit #: Title

Unit 2 Lesson 3 Beijing Tea House

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Talk about similarities and differences between food in different cultures

Express personal experiences and feelings clearly and precisely

Discuss views and opinions

Chinese food culture and how it has evolved over time


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: ck in Reader 3 due
  3. L3 vocabulary quiz
  4. Chuan cai video
  5. (2A ) Peer grading L2 MCQ  / (3A) Peer grading L2 quiz
  6. Role-Play 


Homework
  • Complete...

1. L3 text 2 Q & A due 11/15

2. AP Classroom unit 2 MCQ due 11/19 (9:30 AM)

3. L3 MCQ test 11/19

4. Four Major Cuisine worksheet due 11/21 ( Eight Major Cuisine extra credit) refer to Google Classroom


November 14/15

Unit #: Title

Unit 2 Lesson 3 Tea House

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Talk about similarities and differences between food in different cultures

Express personal experiences and feelings clearly and precisely

Discuss views and opinions

Chinese food culture and how it has evolved over time


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: ck in L3 text 2 Q & A due 
  3. Daily Star: 2A Anijeet / 3A Ethen Teh
  4. Yue Cai video
  5. L3 grammar exercise (with clock partner), report
  6. L3 text recording with clock partner (sent Google Classroom)


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Upload CW recording individually on Google Classroom

2. Reader 4 due 10 PM today

3. AP Classroom unit 2 MCQ due 11/19 (9:30 AM)

4. L3 MCQ test 11/19

5. Four Major Cuisine worksheet due 11/21 ( Eight Major Cuisine extra credit) refer to Google Classroom

6. Lesson 4 text 1 Q & A due 11/25 (Google Classroom)


November 18/19

Unit #: Title

Unit 2 Lesson 3 Tea House

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Talk about similarities and differences between food in different cultures

Express personal experiences and feelings clearly and precisely

Discuss views and opinions

Chinese food culture and how it has evolved over time


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: ck in Reader 4 & AP Classroom unit 2 MCQ  (9:30 AM)
  3. Lesson 3 MCQ test


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Four Major Cuisine worksheet due 11/21 ( Eight Major Cuisine extra credit) refer to Google Classroom

2. Lesson 4 text 1 Q & A due 11/25 (Google Classroom)

3. Reader 5 due 11/25 (due 3 PM)


November 20/21

Unit #: Title

Unit 2 Lesson 3 Tea House

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Talk about similarities and differences between food in different cultures

Express personal experiences and feelings clearly and precisely

Discuss views and opinions

Chinese food culture and how it has evolved over time


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: Thanksgiving Bingo / Four Major Cuisine worksheet due 
  3. Daily star: Kelly / Vincent
  4. Email response instruction & writing
  5. (SEL) I thank God for your ....


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Lesson 4 text 1 Q & A due 11/25  10:30 AM(Google Classroom)

2. Reader 5 due 11/25 (due 3 PM

3. AP unit 2 FRQ A writing due 12/6 

November 22 (A Day)

Unit #: Title


Objectives
  • Students will be able to...


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...


Homework
  • Complete...

Nov 25/26 (Distance Learning Day)

Unit #: Title

Unit 2 L3 Tea House

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Talk about similarities and differences between food in different cultures

Express personal experiences and feelings clearly and precisely

Discuss views and opinions

Chinese food culture and how it has evolved over time


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: Lesson 4 text 1 Q & A due 
  3. Give Thanks Chinese song
  4. Thanksgiving activity
  5. 2A : (Breakout room) Lesson 3 text recording with 5:00 partner, upload GC
  6. 3A : (breakout room) Lesson 4 text Q & A discussion
  7. Group report
  8. Thanksgiving Kahoot game 


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Reader 5 due today (due 3 PM

2. AP unit 2 FRQ A writing due 12/6 
3. L4 MCQ test 12/10

December 2 (B Day)

Unit #: Title

Unit 2 Lesson 4 Shaolin Kungfu

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Describe a favorite sport

Express thoughts and opinions clearly and correctly

Popular sports in China such as Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Shuttlecock Kicking and Kite Flying



Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Daily star: Jayden W. / Ruby
  3. Quizzes grading & correction
  4. Email response instruction & exercise
  5. Bring microphone for FRQ speaking  exercise next class 


Homework
  • Complete...

1. L4 Text 2 Q & A due 12/4  (9:30 AM) 

2. AP unit 2 FRQ A writing due 12/6 

3. Reader 6 due 12/6 (10 PM)

4. L4 MCQ test 12/10

5. All late work submission deadline 12/10

6. AP unit 1 Daily video transportation 1,2,3 due 12/10

7. AP unit 1 Daily video school conversation 1,2,3 due 12/10

December 3/4

Unit #: Title

Unit 2 Lesson 4 Shaolin Kung  Fu

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Describe a favorite sport

Express thoughts and opinions clearly and correctly

Popular sports in China such as Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Shuttlecock Kicking and Kite Flying


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: L4 text 2 Q & A due 9:30 AM
  3. Daily star: Dana / Michael Xie
  4. Group discussion HW Q & A, oral report
  5. AP speaking exercise (microphone ready)


Homework
  • Complete...

1. L4 Text 2 Q & A due today  (9:30 AM) 

2. AP unit 2 FRQ A writing due 12/6 

3. Reader 6 due 12/6 (10 PM)

4. L4 MCQ test 12/10

5. All late work submission deadline 12/10


December 5/6

Unit #: Title

Unit 2 Lesson 4 Shaolin Kung Fu

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Describe a favorite sport

Express thoughts and opinions clearly and correctly

Popular sports in China such as Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Shuttlecock Kicking and Kite Flying


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: AP unit 2 FRQ A writing due 
  3. Daily star: Aidan / Anabelle
  4. Lesson 4 grammar, fill the blank exercise with clock partner
  5. Team report
  6. Speaking exercise sharing


Homework
  • Complete... 

1. Reader 6 due today (10 PM)

2. L4 MCQ test 12/10

3. All late work submission deadline 12/10

4. AP Classroom 2016 FRQ A due 12/12 (9:30 AM)

5. AP Classroom 2016 FRQ B due 12/12 (10 PM)

6. AP unit 1 Daily video transportation 1,2,3 due 12/10

7. AP unit 1 Daily video school conversation 1,2,3 due 12/10





December 9/10

Unit #: Title

Unit 2 Lesson 4 Shaolin Kung Fu

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Describe a favorite sport

Express thoughts and opinions clearly and correctly

Popular sports in China such as Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Shuttlecock Kicking and Kite Flying


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Daily star: Anabelle (3B) / ck in Reader 6 & AP daily videos  
  3. Lesson 4 MCQ test (2B)
  4. Peer grading test & Review FRQ B (3B) 


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Bring earphone for MCQ practice test next class

2. Ck in your power school grades get it right this week

3. All late work submission deadline today

4. AP Classroom 2016 FRQ A due 12/12 (9:30 AM)

5. AP Classroom 2016 FRQ B due 12/12 (10 PM)

6. AP unit 1 Daily video transportation 1,2,3 due today

7. AP unit 1 Daily video school conversation 1,2,3 due today

8. AP unit 1 Daily video overview due 12/12 

9. AP unit 2 Daily video overview 12/16



December 11/12

Unit #: Title

Finals Review

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Describe a favorite sport

Express thoughts and opinions clearly and correctly

Popular sports in China such as Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Shuttlecock Kicking and Kite Flying


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: AP Classroom Unit 2 Daily video MCQ / ck in HW unit 2 FRQ A due
  3. Daily star: Aiden (2B) 
  4. S1 Award vote
  5. 2016 practice test MCQ ( earphone for listening)


Homework
  • Complete...

1. AP Classroom 2016 FRQ A due today (9:30 AM)

2. AP Classroom 2016 FRQ B due 12/12 (10 PM)

3. AP Classroom Overview Daily video due today

4. AP Classroom Overview Daily video due  12/16

5. Watch AP Classroom Daily Video unit 1,2,3 to gain culture knowledge and exam taking skill during break



December 13/16

Unit #: Title

S1 Finals Review

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Describe a favorite sport

Express thoughts and opinions clearly and correctly

Popular sports in China such as Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Shuttlecock Kicking and Kite Flying


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: AP Classroom unit 2 daily video MCQ / ck in 2016 FRQ B due
  3. 2016 FRQ B (HW) review
  4. S1 Awards
  5. Kahoot Four Major Cuisine


Homework
  • Complete...

1. AP Classroom Overview Daily video due  12/16

2. S1 Final exam on Dec. 18 : study guide on Google Classroom

2B 9:00-10:30 

3B 11:00-12:30

3. Read more advanced level books on ichinese reader to enrich your vocabulary enhance your listening and reading /writing skill during break

4. Watch AP Classroom Daily Video unit 1,2,3 to gain culture knowledge and exam taking skill during break

Happy Christmas break! C U next year!