HS Chinese Guide

Chinese LEVEL 1

UNIT5 Colors, Clothing, Parts of the Body

PACING

WL STANDARDS RESOURCES

KEY LANGUAGE USE(S)

● Instructional Guides ● USBE Standards ● ACTFL website ● ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines ● World Readiness

5-6 weeks/unit

Novice Low

INFORM

Standards for Languages

ENDURING UNDERSTANDING

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS

Change/Continuity

● I can Identify signifcance of various colors in China, compare/ contrast Chinese fashion in various parts of China--urban vs. rural ● I can compare/ contrast clothing styles from different decades ● I can identify how fashion/textiles products have evolved (traditional, revolutionary, modern) ● I can compare fashions from American and Chinese styles.

● While China has rich and ancient traditions and history, its economic, social, and cultural patterns are changing rapidly. ● What practices, products and perspectives are changing in China? How will changes in China impact theworld? ● How will understanding processes of change in China help us better understand American culture? ● How will understanding how China is changing help us better communicate with Chinese friends and acquaintances?

LEARNING PROGRESSIONS FOR PROFICIENCY READING When students exhibit Novice Mid reading ability in partner language, here are some examples of the kinds of things they can read: 13.words on a list from very familiar topics 14.very simple information on familiar topics 15.short, simple descriptions, especially if there are pictures or other supportive visuals

LISTENING

When students exhibit Novice Mid listening profciency in partner language, here are some examples of the kinds of things they are able to understand: 17. simple words and phrases about daily activities 18. simple questions on familiar topics 19. some multi-step directions or instructions, especially when accompanied by gestures and repetition 20. some of what people say in a short conversation on familiar topics. When students exhibit Novice Mid writing ability in partner language, here are some examples of the kinds of things they can write: 17.basic personal information (name, address, phone number, birth date) 18.brief descriptions of people or places mostly in list form WRITING

SPEAKING

When students exhibit Novice Mid speaking ability in partner language, here are examples of the kinds of things they can do: 29.greet someone in a culturally appropriate manner 30.introduce self 31.ask “how are you?” 32.respond appropriately to the question “how are you?”