Chn lo sh

Mandarin 1

281-516-0600

Course Syllabus
2015-2016

ychen@woodlandsprep.org
Room:

216

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TEXTBOOKS:
Textbook: Easy Steps to Chinese 1
Workbook: Easy Steps to Chinese 1
Text materials are selected from a variety of resources including textbooks, online resources, standard
tests and self-created materials. All supplementary materials will be shared on my website:
http://msyixingchen.weebly.com/ under Mandarin 1.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
1 notebook, 1 folder, pencil or legible pen (blue or black only).
Bringing above materials to class each day is a requirement. Your notes will be evaluated at the end
of each Quarter. When done properly the notebook serves as a useful tool in high stakes testing at the
end of the year and in subsequent school years.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In Mandarin 1, students will learn to communicate in a range of everyday situations. Students will
engage in communicative tasks in oral, visual, reading and written forms. Students will also have
opportunities to compare and contrast their own culture and the target culture. The course is designed to
equip students with the basic language skills as well as develop cultural understanding. Students will
learn through authentic materials, real-life tasks and independent projects.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
By the end of Mandarin 1, students will be able to:
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Communicate and exchange basic information in everyday situations

Engage in basic conversations to request and provide information

Gain knowledge and develop understanding of the target culture.

Demonstrate understanding of important cultural concepts of the target culture

Actively seek opportunities to use the target language beyond school setting

Build interest in language learning and become life-long learners

In Mandarin, both Pinyin and simplified Chinese will be used in class.

GRADING:
The learning competencies listed in the Course Objectives will be observed and measured through
completion of daily assignments, oral and written class interactions, quizzes, chapter tests, projects, and
oral and written exams. Grades for each quarter are based on the following:

Daily assignments (homework, class work and group work)

10%

Quizzes (quizzes and small projects)

20%

Tests (Tests, major projects and essays)

70%

EXPECTATIONS & PROCEDURES:

I have high expectations for all my students and believe in your ability to succeed in this class.
To be successful:
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Come to class punctually and be ready to work on the opening activity when the bell rings.

Speak to the teacher and to other students in Mandarin as directed.

Review before coming to the next class.

Complete and bring in all assigned homework.

Turn in all work on time.

Participate in all class activities.

All work must be done by you.

Neatness always counts.

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COURSE SYLLABUS:
Timeline

Thematic Unit

Content

Week 1-8

Unit 1: Myself

Week 918

Unit 2: My Family

Family members, professions, relationships, etc.

Week 1924

Unit 3: School Life

Daily routines, time, subjects, grades, classrooms, etc.

Greetings, name, age, numbers, date, birthday, countries, etc.

Week 2532

Unit 4: Leisure Time

Activities, likes and dislikes, transportation, length of time,

frequency, etc.

Week 3340

Unit 5: Description of
People

Body parts, clothes, accessories, adjectives, appearance, etc.

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