Quarter 3 (2024-25)

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Course: Mandarin I - Ms. Pai
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Date: Friday, April 11, 2025, 6:56 PM

January 7/8

Unit #: Title

IC 1 Lesson 4 Hobbies

Bible Verse: 诗篇 87:7 歌唱的、跳舞的都要说:“我的泉源都在你里面!" 
Psalm 87:7 As they make music they will sing, “All my fountains are in you.” 

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Say and write the terms for basic personal hobbies

Ask about someone’s hobbies

Ask friends out to see a movie

Set up plans for the weekend


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: Find out which country's flag in Chinese
  3. Pray together for the nations
  4. Draw & Tell your Christmas break on white board, upload to Google Classroom
  5. Lesson 4 D1 video,  T/F (wbp.64)
  6. New character cards making


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Bring more index cards to make character cards

2. L4 D1 character sheet writing

3. Reader 7 due 1/13


January 9/10

Unit #: Title

IC 1 Lesson 4 Hobbies

Bible Verse: 诗篇 87:7 歌唱的、跳舞的都要说:“我的泉源都在你里面!" 
Psalm 87:7 As they make music they will sing, “All my fountains are in you.” 

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Say and write the terms for basic personal hobbies

Ask about someone’s hobbies

Ask friends out to see a movie

Set up plans for the weekend


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: Monkey Rap write pinyin 
  3. Recite Monkey Rap with clock partner
  4. New Year Resolution on a sticky note 
  5. D1 new character cards 


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Bring more index cards to make character cards

2. Wbp. 65 Speaking Q & A, due 1/13

3. L4 D1 character sheet writing

4. Reader 2 books due 1/13 by 10 PM

5. L4 Quizlet due 1/15

6. Memorize Monkey Rap, 1/17 present


January 13/14

Unit #: Title

IC 1 Lesson 4 Hobbies

Bible Verse: 诗篇 87:7 歌唱的、跳舞的都要说:“我的泉源都在你里面!" 
Psalm 87:7 As they make music they will sing, “All my fountains are in you.” 

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Say and write the terms for basic personal hobbies

Ask about someone’s hobbies

Ask friends out to see a movie

Set up plans for the weekend


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: wbp. 66 matching /  Wbp. 65 Speaking Q & A due / Reader 7 due 10 PM
  3. Ck in HW & Bell work
  4. Making new character cards
  5. Clock partner activity
  6. Monkey Rap practice
Homework
  • Complete...

1. Bring more index cards to make character cards

2. L4 Quizlet due 1/15

3. L4 D1 character sheet writing

4. Reader 7 due today 10 PM

5. Memorize Monkey Rap, 1/17 present

6. Reader 8 due 1/17

January 15/16

Unit #: Title

IC 1 Lesson 4 Hobbies

Bible Verse: 诗篇 87:7 歌唱的、跳舞的都要说:“我的泉源都在你里面!" 
Psalm 87:7 As they make music they will sing, “All my fountains are in you.” 

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Say and write the terms for basic personal hobbies

Ask about someone’s hobbies

Ask friends out to see a movie

Set up plans for the weekend


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: wbp. 65 A & B / L4 quizlet due/ Reader 7 due
  3. Hobby PPT
  4. Making new characters
  5. Hobbies survey and interview worksheet
  6. Monkey Rap practice


Homework
  • Complete...

 1. Bring more index cards to make character cards

2. Monkey Rap presentation next class

3. WBpp.66B-67C due next class

4. L4 D1 character sheet writing

5. Reader 8 due 1/17


January 17/21

Unit #: Title

IC 1 Lesson 4 Hobbies

Bible Verse: 诗篇 87:7 歌唱的、跳舞的都要说:“我的泉源都在你里面!" 
Psalm 87:7 As they make music they will sing, “All my fountains are in you.” 

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Say and write the terms for basic personal hobbies

Ask about someone’s hobbies

Ask friends out to see a movie

Set up plans for the weekend


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: Wbp. 68 A & D / HW due
  3. ck in HW & Bell work
  4. Monkey Rap presentation
  5. LNY project grouping and meeting


Homework
  • Complete...

1. WBpp.66B-69C & 70 E due next class

2. L4 D1 character sheet writing

3. Reader 8 due today 10 PM

4. Bring project material next class



January 22/23

Unit #: Title

Culture topic : Lunar New Year Celebration

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Name major Chinese festivals, give their dates, and identify foods with which they are associated

Express Lunar New Year wishes

Describe LNY legend, customs, cultural significance

Wish others success or good health


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: sit with your group / ck in HW wbp. 68 B, 69C, 70 E & Reader 8/ ck in materials
  3. LNY PPT (IC 4-11)
  4. LNY group project, should complete at least 30% in class today
  5. Sign up party sheet


Homework
  • Complete...

1. CNY quizlet due next class

2.  L4 D1 character sheet writing, due 1/28

3. Reader 9 due 1/28 

4. LNY project presentation & party, bring food or other stuff you signed up on 1/30 

5. Get extra credit to attend VCS LNY celebration on Sat. 2/1



January 24/27

Unit #: Title

Culture topic : Lunar New Year Celebration

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Name major Chinese festivals, give their dates, and identify foods with which they are associated

Express Lunar New Year wishes

Describe LNY legend, customs, cultural significance

Wish others success or good health


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: CNY quizlet due 
  3. LNY group project cont. should complete at least 70% today including previous 30%


Homework
  • Complete...

1. L4 D1 character sheet writing, due next class

2. Reader 9 due next class 

3. LNY project presentation & party, bring food or other stuff you signed up on 1/30 

4. Get extra credit to attend VCS LNY celebration on Sat. 2/1



January 28/29

Unit #: Title

Culture Topic: Lunar New Year Celebration

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Name major Chinese festivals, give their dates, and identify foods with which they are associated

Express Lunar New Year wishes

Describe LNY legend, customs, cultural significance

Wish others success or good health


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: sit with your group/ ck in HW Reader 9 & L4 D1 character cards & character sheet 
  3. LNY project cont. Finishing up and start to rehearse in group
  4. Sign up party sheet if you need to update


Homework
  • Complete...

1. LNY project presentation & party, bring food or whatever you signed up next class. Wear Red /traditional clothing get extra credit

2. Get extra credit to attend VCS LNY celebration on Sat. 2/1

3. Reader 10 due 2/3

4. 12 Zodiac drawing quiz 2/5

5. L4 D1 dictation quiz 2/7


January 30/31

Unit #: Title

Culture Topic: Lunar New Year Celebration

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Name major Chinese festivals, give their dates, and identify foods with which they are associated

Express Lunar New Year wishes

Describe LNY legend, customs, cultural significance

Wish others success or good health


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: ck in participation (bring your party things)
  3. LNY project presentation & party (rubric submitted)


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Get extra credit to attend VCS LNY celebration on Sat. 2/1, upload your picture on Google Classroom

2. Presentation cont.

3. Reader 10 due 2/3

4. 12 Zodiac drawing quiz 2/5

5. L4 D1 dictation quiz 2/7



February 3/4

Unit #: Title

IC 1 Lesson 4 Hobbies

Bible Verse: 诗篇 87:7 歌唱的、跳舞的都要说:“我的泉源都在你里面!" 
Psalm 87:7 As they make music they will sing, “All my fountains are in you.” 

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Say and write the terms for basic personal hobbies

Ask about someone’s hobbies

Ask friends out to see a movie

Set up plans for the weekend


Classroom Activities

  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: 12 zodiac write down pinyin
  3. L4 D2 video, wbp. 71 T/F
  4. D2 character cards making
  5. LNY presentation finish
  6. Role-Play with clock partner (2/11 present)


Homework
  • Complete...

1. upload your picture of LNY party to get extra credit on Google Classroom

2. L4 D2 character sheet writing what you've learned today

3. Reader 10 due 2/5 (update)

4. 12 Zodiac drawing quiz next class

5. L4 D1 dictation quiz 2/7

6. Wbp. ABA due 2/7

7. Wbp. 73-76 due 2/11

8. Role-Play 2/11



February 5/6

Unit #: Title

IC 1 Lesson 4 Hobbies

Bible Verse: 诗篇 87:7 歌唱的、跳舞的都要说:“我的泉源都在你里面!" 
Psalm 87:7 As they make music they will sing, “All my fountains are in you.” 

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Say and write the terms for basic personal hobbies

Ask about someone’s hobbies

Ask friends out to see a movie

Set up plans for the weekend


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: ck in 12 zodiac cards / peer test 12 zodiac / reader due
  3. 12 zodiac drawing quiz
  4. 8 new character cards making
  5. role-play / L4 grammar PPT


Homework
  • Complete...

1. L4 D2 character sheet writing (2/13 due)

2. L4 D1 dictation quiz 2/7

3. Wbp. ABA due 2/7

4. Wbp. 73-76 due 2/11

5. Role-Play 2/11

6. Reader 11 due 2/11

7. Wbp. 78 & 80 F due 2/13

8. L4 test on 2/13



February 7/10

Unit #: Title

IC 1 Lesson 4 Hobbies

Bible Verse: 诗篇 87:7 歌唱的、跳舞的都要说:“我的泉源都在你里面!" 
Psalm 87:7 As they make music they will sing, “All my fountains are in you.” 

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Say and write the terms for basic personal hobbies

Ask about someone’s hobbies

Ask friends out to see a movie

Set up plans for the weekend



Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: Bingo ( L4 D1 character sheet) / ck in HW wbp, 72
  3. L4 D1 dictation quiz 
  4. Edit HW p.72
  5. Role-play practice (present next class)


Homework
  • Complete...

1. L4 D2 character sheet writing (2/13 due)

2.  Wbp. 73-76 due 2/11

3. Reader 11 due 2/11

4. Role-Play 2/11

5. Wbp. 78 & 80 F due 2/13

6. L4 test on 2/13



February 11/12

Unit #: Title

IC 1 Lesson 4 Hobbies

Bible Verse: 诗篇 87:7 歌唱的、跳舞的都要说:“我的泉源都在你里面!" 
Psalm 87:7 As they make music they will sing, “All my fountains are in you.” 

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Say and write the terms for basic personal hobbies

Ask about someone’s hobbies

Ask friends out to see a movie

Set up plans for the weekend


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: Reader 11 due / wbp. 77 AB
  3. WB listening & HW 73-77 review
  4. L4 grammar PPT
Homework
  • Complete...

1. Wbp. 78 & 80 F due next class

2. L4 test next class

3. L4 D2 character sheet writing & character cards due  next class


February 13/14

Unit #: Title

IC 1 Lesson 4 Hobbies

Bible Verse: 诗篇 87:7 歌唱的、跳舞的都要说:“我的泉源都在你里面!" 
Psalm 87:7 As they make music they will sing, “All my fountains are in you.” 

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Say and write the terms for basic personal hobbies

Ask about someone’s hobbies

Ask friends out to see a movie

Set up plans for the weekend


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: L4 D1 quiz peer grading / L4 D2 character sheet writing & character cards due 
  3. Review HW wbp, 78 & 80F
  4. L4 test


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Bring more index cards 2/24

2. Free to read more e-books if you hav free time during break

3. Bring L4 post activity sheet 2/28 (should complete D1 & D2 exercise)



February 24/25

Unit #: Title

IC 1- Lesson 5 Visiting Friends

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Welcome a visitor

Introduce one person to another

Compliment someone on his/her house

Ask for beverages as a guest at someone else’s place

Offer beverages to a visitor

Briefly describe a visit to a friend’s place


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. My Winter break one sentence in group, oral report
  3. L5 D1 video clip (T/F wb)
  4. Read aloud D1 in group of 5
  5. L5 D1 new character cards making
  6. L4 D1/D2 role-play change to your situation with 7: 00 partner, present on March 4


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Bring more blank index cards

2. L5 D1 character sheet writing

3. Read aloud L5 D1 three times

4. L4 Role-play present next Tuesday (memorize your script)

5. Reader12  due on Friday

8. L5 Quizlet due 3/6

9. L5 D1 Dictation 3/6


February 26/27

Unit #: Title

IC 1-5 Visit Friends

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Welcome a visitor

Introduce one person to another

Compliment someone on his/her house

Ask for beverages as a guest at someone else’s place

Offer beverages to a visitor

Briefly describe a visit to a friend’s place


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: wbp. 83 A & B
  3. L5 D1 new character flash cards making & review
  4. Role-play script completed and practice (memorize)


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Bring more blank index cards

2. L4 Post activity sheet due (except culture minute Q & A)

3. Wbp. 84 Speaking A & Reading C -85 B 

4. L4 Role-play present next Tuesday (memorize your script)

5. Reader12  due on Friday

6. Wbp. 86, 88-89E,89G due 3/4

7. L5 Quizlet due 3/6

8. L5 D1 Dictation 3/6



Feb 28/Mar 3

Unit #: Title

IC 1-5 Visit Friends

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Welcome a visitor

Introduce one person to another

Compliment someone on his/her house

Ask for beverages as a guest at someone else’s place

Offer beverages to a visitor

Briefly describe a visit to a friend’s place


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: Reader 12 due/ wbp. 87 C& D/ HW due
  3. Review Hw
  4. Making new character cards
  5. L4 culture minute video, Q & A, submit today
  6. Role-play practice ( present next class)


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Bring more blank index cards

2. L5 D1 character sheet writing

3. Wbp. 84 Speaking A & Reading C -85 B 

4. L4 Role-play present next class (memorize your script)

5. Reader12  due on Friday

6. Wbp. 86, 88-89E,89G due 3/4

7. L5 Quizlet due 3/6

8. L5 D1 Dictation 3/6



March 4/5

Unit #: Title

IC 1 L5 Visit Friends

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Welcome a visitor

Introduce one person to another

Compliment someone on his/her house

Ask for beverages as a guest at someone else’s place

Offer beverages to a visitor

Briefly describe a visit to a friend’s place


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: wbp. 83 A & B / Reader 12 due / wbp. 84-85 due
  3. Review HW 
  4. Role-Play present
  5. Making new character cards


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Bring more blank index cards

2. L5 D1 character sheet writing

3. Wbp. 86-87 C due 3/6

4. L5 D1 character sheet and cards due 3/6

5. Reader12  due on Friday

6. L5 Quizlet due 3/10 (updated)

7. L5 D1 Dictation 3/10 (updated)



March 6/7

Unit #: Title

IC 1 L5 Visit Friends

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Welcome a visitor

Introduce one person to another

Compliment someone on his/her house

Ask for beverages as a guest at someone else’s place

Offer beverages to a visitor

Briefly describe a visit to a friend’s place


Classroom Activities

  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: wbp. 87D-89E / ck in D1 character cards & character sheet / Wbp. 86-87 C due 
  3. Review HW pages
  4. L5 D2 video, T/F p.91
  5. D2 new character cards making


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Bring more blank index cards

2. L5 D1 Dictation 3/10 

3. L5 Quizlet due 3/10 

4. L5 D2 character sheet writing

5. Reader13  due 3/12

March 10/11

Unit #: Title

IC 1 L5 Visit Friends

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Welcome a visitor

Introduce one person to another

Compliment someone on his/her house

Ask for beverages as a guest at someone else’s place

Offer beverages to a visitor

Briefly describe a visit to a friend’s place


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: L5 words search / ck in L5 quizlet / ck in L5 D1 character sheet & Character cards
  3. L5 D1 dictation quiz
  4. D2 character cards making


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Bring more blank index cards

2. Wbp. 93-97 due

4. L5 D2 character sheet writing

5. Reader13  due 3/12

6. L5 test 3/17 (updated)


March 12/13

Unit #: Title

 IC 1 L5 Visit Friends
Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Welcome a visitor

Introduce one person to another

Compliment someone on his/her house

Ask for beverages as a guest at someone else’s place

Offer beverages to a visitor

Briefly describe a visit to a friend’s place


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: wbp. 90G & 92 AB / HW due p.93-97/ Reader 13 due
  3. WB listening
  4. New character cards making
  5. L5 grammar exercise


Homework
  • Complete...

1. L5 D2 character sheet writing

2. L5 test 3/17 (updated)