Quarter 1 (2024-25)

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Course: Mandarin II - Ms. Pai
Book: Quarter 1 (2024-25)
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Date: Friday, November 22, 2024, 3:02 AM

August 13/14

Unit #: Title

Knowing You, Knowing Me

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

know the teacher and classmates

Make my ID card


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Daily routine (classroom rule)
  3. Design your own name stick
  4. Sign up "banzhang" sheet for August and September
  5. 3 Q & A, Think-group-share, Venn Diagram, report 
  6. Da Zhong Xiao exercise
  7. My ID card


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Submit your summer work if you have them ( this Wednesday / Friday office hour)

2. Watch "Didi" movie in theater (Cinemark/AMC...) to get your 2% extra credit on your first test. (optional)

3. Course Syllabus return slip (parent & student sign) due August 26

4. "Seven Things about Me" A4 paper poster show & tell ( August 22 present, send to Google Classroom and bring your hard copy to be submitted.




August 15/16

Unit #: Title

Knowing You, Knowing Me

Objectives

  • Students will be able to...

Understand course syllabus & class expectation

Introduce your classmate


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Syllabus 
  3. Class expectation and reward system
  4. Join class Google Classroom
  5. Da Zhong Xiao exercise
  6. Birthday Line Up 


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Submit your summer work if you have them ( this Wednesday / Friday office hour)

2. Watch "Didi" movie in theater (Cinemark/AMC...) to get your 2% extra credit on your first test. (optional, keep your ticket )

3. Course Syllabus return slip (parent & student sign) due August 26

4. "Seven Things about Me" show & tell due August 22

5. Bring your textbook & workbook next week if you have them

6. "Daily Star" talk show starts next week


August 19/20

Unit #: Title

IC 2 Lesson 11 Weather

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Employ basic terms for weather patterns and phenomena

Describe simple weather changes

Compare the weather of two places

Talk about what you may do in nice or bad weather

Present a simple weather forecast


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: Level 1 review worksheet (match)
  3. Match activity (Q & A)
  4. L11 D1 video, Q & A, Read aloud , wbp. 2 T/F, p. 3 Q & A & B ask partner
  5. Join Quizlet class : https://quizlet.com/join/vS6FzcgPS?i=22fcte&x=1bq
  6. Learn D1 characters (notes taking, making sentence at least 7 character for each , underline the phrase you use)


Homework
  • Complete...

1. "Seven things about me" picture talk upload to Google Classroom and bring your hard copy next class

2. Return syllabus slip by Monday 8/26

3. Review worksheet due 8/26 (both side)

4. L11 Quizlet due 8/28 (Learn, Flashcard, match, test) 

5. L11 D1 character sheet writing what you've learned today

August 21/22

Unit #: Title

IC 2-Lesson 11 Weather

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Employ basic terms for weather patterns and phenomena

Describe simple weather changes

Compare the weather of two places

Talk about what you may do in nice or bad weather

Present a simple weather forecast


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: rehearse picture talk / ck in Google Classroom HW
  3. Daily Star talk show
  4. New characters learning
  5. Picture Talk presentation


Homework
  • Complete...

 1. "Seven things about me" picture talk upload to Google Classroom and bring your hard copy today

2. Return syllabus slip by Monday 8/26

3. Review worksheet due 8/26 (both side)

4. L11 Quizlet due 8/28 (Learn, Flashcard, match, test) 

5. L11 D1 character sheet writing, making sentences what you've learned today


August 23/26

Unit #: Title

IC 2-Lesson 11 Weather

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Employ basic terms for weather patterns and phenomena

Describe simple weather changes

Compare the weather of two places

Talk about what you may do in nice or bad weather

Present a simple weather forecast


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: syllabus slip due/ review worksheet due/ wbp. 2 pinyin & tone & p.3 (B) ask your neighbor
  3. Daily Star talk show
  4. New characters learning
  5.  "Seven things about me" Picture Talk presentation cont. 


Homework
  • Complete...

 1. Workbook p.4-5 due Wed.

2. L11 Quizlet due 8/28 (Learn, Flashcard, match, test) 

3. Return "My ID card"

4. L11 D1 character sheet writing, making sentences what you've learned today

5. L11 D1 vocabulary quiz 9/5



August 27/28

Unit #: Title

IC 2-Lesson 11 Weather

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Employ basic terms for weather patterns and phenomena

Describe simple weather changes

Compare the weather of two places

Talk about what you may do in nice or bad weather

Present a simple weather forecast


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: wbp.3-4 make phrases/ collect my ID card/ HW ck in: wbp. 4-5 & L11 Quizlet
  3. Daily Star talk show
  4. D1 New characters learning, take notes
  5. Picture Talk presentation cont.


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Wbp. 3 speaking (in written), p. 8, 9,10 E & F, due next class  

2. L11 D1 character sheet writing, making sentences what you've learned today

3. L11 D1 vocabulary quiz 9/5


Aug 29/Sept 3

Unit #: Title

IC 2 Lesson 11 Weather

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Employ basic terms for weather patterns and phenomena

Describe simple weather changes

Compare the weather of two places

Talk about what you may do in nice or bad weather

Present a simple weather forecast

Understand major Chinese festivals and celebrations 


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: HW ck in wbp.3 speaking, p.8-10 E,F & D1 character sheet progress
  3. Daily routine/ daily star talk show-Eric
  4. "Seven things about me" presentation cont.


Homework
  • Complete...

1,  L11 D1 vocabulary quiz 9/5

2. "Seven things about me" presentation cont.




September 4/5

Unit #: Title

IC2 L11 Weather

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Employ basic terms for weather patterns and phenomena

Describe simple weather changes

Compare the weather of two places

Talk about what you may do in nice or bad weather

Present a simple weather forecast

Understand major Chinese festivals and celebrations 

Understand festival foods and their symbolic meanings

Learn origins and legends of Moon Festival


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: wbp. 11 (A)pinyin & tone, p.12 (B) tone
  3. Daily routine
  4. L11 D1 vocabulary quiz
  5. Moon festival project group meeting
  6. "Seven things about me" presentation cont.


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Bring materials for group project (research, online imagine, handouts from google classroom)

2. Moon festival quizlet due 9/9

3. Festivals culture notes Q & A due 9/11

4. Moon festival presentation & party 9/17

September 6/9

Unit #: Title

Culture -Moon Festival Celebration (September 17 this year)

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Make a group project on Moon Festival 

Review Chinese traditional holidays

Understand major Chinese festivals and celebrations 

Understand festival foods and their symbolic meanings

Learn origins and legends of Chinese Festivals


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: sit with your group people/ ck in HW (research material) & Quizlet due 
  3. Daily routine/ daily star talk show : Joshua
  4. Group project (use your class time productively) 
  5. Sign up party sheet


Homework
  • Complete...

1. . Moon festival quizlet due today!

2. Festivals culture notes Q & A due 9/11 (Google Classroom)

3. Moon festival presentation & party 9/17


September 10/11

Unit #: Title

Culture -Moon Festival Celebration (September 17 this year)

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Make a group project on Moon Festival 

Review Chinese traditional holidays

Understand major Chinese festivals and celebrations 

Understand festival foods and their symbolic meanings

Learn origins and legends of Chinese Festivals


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: sit with your group people/ ck in HW Festival culture notes due
  3. Daily routine/ daily star talk show : Lady Koo:)
  4. Group project (use your class time productively) 
  5. Sign up party sheet cont.


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Moon Festival presentation & party 9/17

September 12/13

Unit #: Title

Culture -Moon Festival Celebration (September 17 this year)

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Make a group project on Moon Festival 

Review Chinese traditional holidays

Understand major Chinese festivals and celebrations 

Understand festival foods and their symbolic meanings

Learn origins and legends of Chinese Festivals


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: sit with your group people
  3. Daily routine/ daily star talk show: Darren
  4. Group project (use your class time productively) 
  5. Sign up party sheet if you need a last minute change


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Everyone upload your group project if you have slide show. "Skit" group need to upload your script (everyone)

2. Bring your rubric and party food or whatever you sign up as participation grade.

3. Moon festival presentation next class!

September 16/17

Unit #: Title

Culture -Moon Festival Celebration (September 17 this year)

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Make a group project on Moon Festival 

Review Chinese traditional holidays

Understand major Chinese festivals and celebrations 

Understand festival foods and their symbolic meanings

Learn origins and legends of Chinese Festivals


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: Group project Rehearsal / ck in party food/drink/cups/plates/napkins (Participation grade)
  3. Group project presentation /party 


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Everyone upload your group project if you have slide show. "Skit" group need to upload your script (everyone) Late work 80%

2. L11 character sheet due 9/27 (Bring your character sheet for D2 notes next Monday)

3. L11 D2 vocabulary quiz  on 9/27

September 18/19

Unit #: Title

Culture -Moon Festival Celebration (September 17 this year)

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Make a group project on Moon Festival 

Review Chinese traditional holidays

Understand major Chinese festivals and celebrations 

Understand festival foods and their symbolic meanings

Learn origins and legends of Chinese Festivals


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: Moon Festival bingo 
  3. Bingo (extra credit on project grade for first 3 bingo)
  4. Daily Star: Darren Lin (missed last week)
  5. Hello China video clip : Full Moon meaning 
  6. Group presentation finish
  7. Kahoo-Moon Festival (winners extra credit on group project)


Homework
  • Complete...

1. L11 character sheet due 9/27 (Bring your character sheet for D2 notes next Monday)

2. L11 D2 vocabulary quiz  on 9/27


September 20/23

Unit #: Title

IC2 Lesson 11 Weather

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Employ basic terms for weather patterns and phenomena

Describe simple weather changes

Compare the weather of two places

Talk about what you may do in nice or bad weather

Present a simple weather forecast


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: 
  3. Daily Star: Calvin & Darren (missed last week)
  4. Hello China video clip : Full Moon meaning 
  5. L11 D2 video, T/F on workbook
  6. D2 new characters, take notes (Quiz next Tuesday)
  7. Group presentation finish (last group)
  8. Kahoot-Moon Festival (winners extra credit on group project)


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Wbp. 13 B, 14, 15 & 20 due next class

2. L11 character sheet due 9/27 ( class notes, sentences)

3. L11 D2 vocabulary quiz 10/1 (updated)

4. L11 written test 10/3 9updated)

5. L11 Workbook package due 10/11 (tear and staple it)You may make a copy to summit if you don't want to tear the pages.

September 24/25

Unit #: Title

IC 2-11 Weather

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Employ basic terms for weather patterns and phenomena

Describe simple weather changes

Compare the weather of two places

Talk about what you may do in nice or bad weather

Present a simple weather forecast


Classroom Activities

  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: wbp.11 pinyin A, p.12-13 make phrases/ ck in HW Wbp. 13 B, 14, 15 & 20 due
  3. D2 characters, take notes
  4. HW make correction
  5. Assign Four Seasons project, 10/9 show & tell
  6. Seven things about me ( Olivia & Justin)


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Wbp. 16-17 C, 18 D& 19 G,H due next class

2. L11 character sheet due 9/27 ( class notes, sentences)

3. L11 D2 vocabulary quiz 10/1 (updated)

4. L11 written test 10/3 (updated)

5. L11 Workbook package due 10/11 (tear and staple it)You may make a copy to summit if you don't want to tear the pages.


September 26/27

Unit #: Title

IC 2 Lesson 11 Weather

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Employ basic terms for weather patterns and phenomena

Describe simple weather changes

Compare the weather of two places

Talk about what you may do in nice or bad weather

Present a simple weather forecast


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: wbp. 17 make phrases / submit L11 character sheet & wbp. 16-19 ck in
  3. Daily star: Elizabeth
  4. Confucius' viseo clip (birthday 9/28)
  5. Wbp. 2 & 11 listening ex.
  6. Wb correction
  7. Weather PPT game


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Wbp. 3 A & p.12 A speaking Q & A write down answers, due next class

2. L11 D2 vocabulary quiz 10/1 next class

3. L11 written test 10/3

4. Four seasons show & tell (google classroom) 

5. L11 Workbook package due 10/11 (tear and staple it). You may make a copy to summit if you don't want to tear the pages.



Sept 30/Oct 1

Unit #: Title

IC2 L11 Weather

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Employ basic terms for weather patterns and phenomena

Describe simple weather changes

Compare the weather of two places

Talk about what you may do in nice or bad weather

Present a simple weather forecast


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: wbp. 12 speaking B ask your partner / wbp.3 &12 speaking Q & A due
  3. Wbp.12 listening ex.
  4. L11 D2 vocabulary quiz
  5. Wbp. 11-18 correction
  6. L2 grammar PPT ( test study guide)


Homework
  • Complete...

1. L11 written test 10/3 (study guide on Google Classroom)

2. Four seasons show & tell 10/9  (google classroom) 

3. L11 Workbook package due 10/11 (tear and staple it). You may make a copy to summit if you don't want to tear the pages.



October 2/3

Unit #: Title

IC 2 L11 Weather

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Employ basic terms for weather patterns and phenomena

Describe simple weather changes

Compare the weather of two places

Talk about what you may do in nice or bad weather

Present a simple weather forecast


Classroom Activities

  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. L11 written test (60 minutes)
  3. Weather Kahoot game (extra credit for the test)


Homework
  • Complete...

1.Four seasons show & tell 10/9  ( upload google classroom and bring your hard copy to grade) 

2. L11 Workbook package due 10/11 (tear and staple it). You may make a copy to summit if you don't want to tear the pages.



October 8/9

Unit #: Title

IC 2-11 Weather

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Employ basic terms for weather patterns and phenomena

Describe simple weather changes

Compare the weather of two places

Talk about what you may do in nice or bad weather

Present a simple weather forecast


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: sit with a new group "four seasons"
  3. Daily star : Connor
  4. ichinese Reader sign up
  5. L11 D2 quiz peer grading
  6. Four Seasons picture talk 
  7. Weather kahoot game (top 3 extra credit on L11 test)


Homework
  • Complete...

1. Four seasons show & tell today  ( upload google classroom and bring your hard copy to grade) 

2. L11 Workbook package due 10/11 (tear and staple it). You may make a copy to summit if you don't want to tear the pages.

3, Reader 1 due 10/14 (2 books about four seasons assigned on ichinese reader)


October 10/11

Unit #: Title

Lesson 12 D1 Dining Out

Objectives
  • Students will be able to...

Ask if there are seats available in a restaurant

Order Chinese dishes

Tell the waiter your dietary preferences and restrictions

Ask the restaurant to recommend dishes

Rush your order

Pay for your meal

Get the correct change after your payment


Classroom Activities
  1. Devotional/Prayer...
  2. Bell work: L11 Wb package due / L11 post activity sheet pre Q & A
  3. Daily star : Tristen
  4. Chinese Food Slides
  5. L12 D1 video, T/F on workbook
  6. Read aloud text
  7. New character take notes, make sentences
  8. L11 Culture minutes video worksheet


Homework
  • Complete...

1. L11 Workbook package due today (tear and staple it). You may make a copy to summit if you don't want to tear the pages.

2, Reader 1 due 10/14 (2 books about four seasons assigned on ichinese reader)

3. L12 D1 character sheet writing what you have learned today

4. L11 Post activity sheet due 10/17