HS Chinese Guide

Chinese LEVEL2

UNIT3 Hobbies

PACING

WL STANDARDS RESOURCES

KEY LANGUAGE USE(S)

5-6weeks

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

NoviceMid

INFORM

Standards for Languages

ENDEARING UNDERSTANDING

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS

China is a large and diverse country which covers an area roughly the size of Europe. The size of China’s population and the great regional and economic diversity make it diffcult to generalize about many cultural practices, perspectives, and products. ● How is life in China similar and different across different regions—urban/rural? ● How is life different for rich and poor, for older and younger generations, for Chinese and minority groups in China? ● How are practices, products, and perspectives different across China and across generations? ● How can speaking the language help us access perspectives unique to Chinese people/culture?

● I can identify popular activities and other pastimes in China ● I can identify products/ symbols of Chinese culture e.g. martial arts, taichi, traditional musical instruments, etc. ● I can study current events e.g. view English language Chinese news site

ESSENTIAL LANGUAGE & VOCABULARY

● I can ask and answer questions about hobbies with friends ( 唱歌，跳舞，打球，吃 饭 ，看 电 影， 买东 西 ...) ● I can participate in conversations regarding routine activities. ● I can engage in conversation about my family member’s hobbies or friends' hobbies.

LEARNING PROGRESSIONS FOR PROFICIENCY READING

LISTENING