Locations: Up, Down, Left, Right, Middle
Locations include: 上 下 左 右 中
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High School
Project-based Learning – Part 1
In Project-based Learning (Part 1) you will be able to determine the difference between PBL and projects. The 8 central elements of PBL is also explained.
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AP: Teenage Life Lesson Plan
Essential Question: What challenges occur in the life of a contemporary teenager?
This 7 page lesson plan includes objectives, instructional activities, and group work.
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High School Curriculum Map (September-June)
This 12 months Curriculum Map outlines topics, learning outcomes, and activities for assessment. Suitable for Grade 9-12 Chinese class.
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Curriculum Map – High School
Use this simple curriculum outline for beginner learners in High School. The Map includes:
Month
Theme
Content
Assessment
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Project-based Learning Routines in the Chinese Classroom
Just as in a traditional classroom, there are routines that the teacher sets up so students know what to do when they don't understand or need help. Building a culture in the PBL classroom is just as important. Many students may need time to adapt to... Read More...
Chinese New Year of the Pig – Work Stations
This Chinese New Year, encourage critical thinking and problem solving by setting up work stations in your classroom. Groups of tables are arranged around the room and tasks and materials are set up at each table. Students will rotate around each sta... Read More...
Thematic Unit of Work: A Visit To China
Lesson One Ppt
The Luxurious Hotel Activity
Unit of Work
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Thematic Unit of Work: Let’s Go Shopping
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Best Strategies: Memorable Learning
What makes learning memorable?
How many times as a teacher have you taught a class of students and you have felt disappointed because they just didn't seem to get it!
The best learning takes place when it is memorable. It makes an impact on the... Read More...
Colors: Design A Sports Uniform
This is a great activity for older students who love sports! Print off the Basketball Uniform image below.(or simply project the image on a screen for the whole class to view)
Basketball Uniform image
Students will use the worksheet below to id... Read More...
Chinese Rap Rubric
Students will write lyrics and perform a Chinese rap for the teacher and class.
Students will be assessed on the following:
Clear Pronunciation
Volume
Energy
Vocabulary
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‘My Daily Life’ Skit Rubric
This is a detailed Rubric of what students need to include in a skit about what their daily life is like.
Content:
Invite someone to do something using 请
Use 特(tè)别(bié) to say one especially likes something.
Use 每天都 to talk about somet... Read More...
Interpersonal Speaking Rubric (Novice to Advanced)
This is a great resource to use if you are teaching multiple ability groups.
The Rubric includes statements for Novice to Advanced levels.
Students will be assessed on the following:
Am I understood?
Do I understand?
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Interpersonal Rubric (Novice)
This is a very simplified Rubric that can be used to assess the student's ability to communicate with others in Chinese.
Questions include:
Does the teacher understand me?
Do I understand the teacher?
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Skit Performance Rubric
Students will write and perform a short skit to perform for the class. The skit can be a role-play, a comedy or a drama. Students will be assessed on the following:
Voice
Audience
Script
Content
Body Language
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Ancient China Research Project (and Rubric)
Students will work with a partner to research ONE topic on Ancient China and teach it to the rest of the class.
Topics are:
The Great Wall
The Buried Army
The Forbidden City
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Research Project Rubric
This Rubric is suitable for students who are researching information about any topic related to China.
Students are assessed on the following:
Content
Accuracy
Conventions
Group Work
Presentation of Content
Presentation Skills
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Presentational Speaking Rubric
This is a very detailed Assessment Rubric for a speaking task. Suitable for High School students or more advanced speakers.
Assessment includes:
Comprehension
Task Completion
Communication Skills
Intercultural competence
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Writing Project Rubric
Students will be given this Rubric prior to starting a Writing project using Chinese characters.
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Rubric: Interview (Presentational)
Interviews and role-plays are a common way for teachers to assess the ability of students to interact with others using the target language. Use this Rubric to assess a presentation based on an interview of classmates, friends or family.
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