Warren Township Schools Warren Township, NJ

Mandarin Curriculum Grade 7

Dr. Tami R. Crader Superintendent of Schools

William Kimmick Curriculum Coordinator

Stacey Hann-Modugno Curriculum Supervisor

WARREN TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS WORLD LANGUAGE – Mandarin Chinese

Grade __7__

TEXTBOOKS: 你好 Nǐ hǎo 1 Introductory Level in Simplified Characters 3rd edition UNIT 1: Chinese Review 中文复习 zhōngwénfùxí Essential Question: Can I talk about myself and my family in Chinese?

CPI # OBJECTIVES RESOURCES ASSESSMENTS The learner will be able to: 7.1.NM.B.1-4 Introduce self and classmates using Chinese 你好 Nǐ hǎo 1 (pages 7 - 53) Pre-assessment of knowledge of 7.1.NM.C.2 names. Student workbook (pages 9 - 41) China and the Chinese language. 7.1.NM.A.1-3 Describe how many members in family, their Ni Hao Games CD-ROM to practice Observations of in-class 7.1.NM.A.1,3,4 name, age, and occupation. including tones. assignments and activities. 7.1.NM.A.3,4 Say and follow common classroom phrases Flashcards of review words Self assessment and/or peer 7.1.NM.A.3,4,B.3,4,C.2 and commands. Bingo review of class work/homework Recognize and pronounce vocabulary related Character stroke order worksheets Lesson quizzes (tones, pinyin) - to self, classmates, friends and family MP3 tone recognition practices interpretive according to the Pinyin system. Pinyin Poster Pair project - presentation of Differentiate the four tones plus the neutral Video and audio of Pinyin song classmate's family with evaluation tone . based on teacher - developed Recognize basic elements called radicals in rubric (benchmark) the Chinese characters. Student portfolio Write Chinese characters according to stroke order.

7.1.NM.C.3-5 Culture Day (in English) Video - LOOK Inside a Grade School in Construct country profile of Describe modern day China and its China regions where Mandarin Chinese relationship with the US. Compare and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOJ1 is the primary language. contrast population, geography, language and Cbqf_h4 education system. Describe a typical China Beats Out Finland for Top Marks classroom in a public grade school in in Education Shanghai. http://www.time.com/time/world/article/ 0,8599,2035586,00.html

WARREN TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS WORLD LANGUAGE – Mandarin Chinese

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TEXTBOOKS: 你好 Nǐ hǎo 1 Introductory Level in Simplified Characters UNIT 2: My family's pets. 我家的宠物。wǒjiā de chǒngwù - 第七课 Essential Question: How do I talk about my family's pets?

CPI # OBJECTIVES RESOURCES ASSESSMENTS The learner will be able to: 7.1.NM.B.1-4 State the number of animals using the 你好 Nǐ hǎo 1 (pages 54 - 65) Oral practice - interpersonal 7.1.NM.C.2 measure word that corresponds to the animal: Student workbook (pages 42 - 48) Question/Answer - interpersonal 7.1.NM.A.1-3 - Three dogs 三只狗 Ni Hao Games CD-ROM to practice Role-play - interpersonal, 7.1.NM.A.1,3,4 - Two horses 四匹马 new vocabulary. presentational 7.1.NM.A.3,4 - Five goldfish 五条鱼 Flashcards of new words TPR commands - interpretive 7.1.NM.A.3,4,B.3,4,C.2 Class work/homework Ask about pets 宠物 and family members家 Bingo Character stroke order worksheets Lesson quizzes - interpretive 人. MP3 tone recognition practices Performance-based speaking with 大, 小, Describe a pet. big small ferocious Pinyin Poster evaluation based on teacher - 凶,cute可爱 Video and audio of My Pets song developed rubric Ask if someone has pets. (benchmark)-presentational Recognize and pronounce new vocabulary Songs - presentational according to the Pinyin system. Differentiate the four tones plus the neutral tone . Write Chinese characters 宠, 物, 只, 狗, 马, 很, 大, 小, 没 according to stroke order. Recognize basic elements called radicals in the above Chinese characters.

7.1.NM.C.3-5 Culture Day (in English) Movie Kung Fu Panda A debate about the movie Kung Describe the natural habitat of the giant panda Article Defending and Fu Panda reflecting American or 大熊猫. State and locate the most popular Kung Fu Panda Chinese culture. reserve in the province of Sichuan. Argue for http://www.chengduliving.com/defendi or against the topic: Kung Fu Panda is a true ng-chinese-culture/ representation of Chinese culture?

WARREN TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS WORLD LANGUAGE – Mandarin Chinese

Grade __7__

TEXTBOOKS: 你好 Nǐ hǎo 1 Introductory Level in Simplified Characters UNIT 3: I can speak Chinese. 我会说汉语。wǒ huì shuō hànyǔ. - 第八课 Essential Question: Where are you from and what language(s) do you speak?

CPI # OBJECTIVES RESOURCES ASSESSMENTS The learner will be able to: 7.1.NM.B.1-4 Ask about someone's nationality or ask if 你好 Nǐ hǎo 1 (pages 16-22) Oral practice - interpersonal 7.1.NM.C.2 someone is of a certain nationality. Student workbook (pages 14-21) Question/Answer - interpersonal 7.1.NM.A.1-3 Answer what nationality someone (or self) is Ni Hao Games CD-ROM to practice Role-play - interpersonal, 7.1.NM.A.1,3,4 or is not. new vocabulary. presentational 7.1.NM.A.3,4,B.3,4,C.2 Ask about language ability. Flashcards of new words TPR commands - interpretive 7.1.NM.C.1,3 Describe language ability. Character stroke order worksheets Class work/homework 7.1.NM.B.4,C.2,4 Recognize and pronounce new vocabulary MP3 tone recognition practices Lesson quizzes incorporating 7.1.NM.A.3,4,B3,4,C.2 according to the Pinyin system. Pinyin Poster listening and speaking - Differentiate the four tones plus the neutral Video and audio of Pinyin song evaluation based on teacher- tone . Jeopardy developed rubric Write Chinese characters 中, 国, 英, 也, 会, Rhyme and chant (benchmark) - interpretive 说, 汉, 语 in correct stroke order. Performance-based speaking- Match the name of the country in Chinese to presentational the flag or location on the world map or globe.

7.1.NM.C.3-5 Culture Day (2 in this unit) PPT summarizing where Chinese is Map of word indicating where Identify where Mandarin Chinese is spoken. used as the primary language and the Mandarin Chinese is spoken as a State the different terms used for Mandarin key facts about each country or area. primary language. Chinese and the style of character used in Research online news sources 100 word essay about the these different countries or areas. Describe regarding the relationship between relationship between China, Hong the relationship between China, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Kong, and Taiwan. Singapore, Hong Kong, and the overseas US. Chinese communities. Name the major newspapers in Chinese.

WARREN TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS WORLD LANGUAGE – Mandarin Chinese

Grade __7__

TEXTBOOKS: 你好 Nǐ hǎo 1 Introductory Level in Simplified Characters UNIT 4: I like swimming. 我喜欢游泳。wǒ xǐhuan yóuyǒng - 第九课 Essential Question: How do you tell someone about your hobbies in Chinese?

CPI # OBJECTIVES RESOURCES ASSESSMENTS The learner will be able to: 7.1.NM.B.1-4 Ask what sports someone likes or ask if 你好 Nǐ hǎo 1 (pages 77 - 84) Oral practice - interpersonal 7.1.NM.C.2 someone likes a certain sport. Student workbook (pages 55 - 62) Question/Answer - interpersonal 7.1.NM.A.1-3 -What sports do you like? Ni Hao Games CD-ROM to practice Role-play - interpersonal, 7.1.NM.A.1,3,4 你喜欢什么运动？ new vocabulary. presentational 7.1.NM.A.3,4, 8 -I like swimming or I like to swim. Flashcards of new words TPR commands - interpretive 7.1.NM.A.4,B.4,C.4 我喜欢游泳。 Character stroke order worksheets Class work/homework 7.1.NM.A.3,4,B.3,4,C.2 -You like to play basketball? MP3 tone recognition practices Lesson quizzes incorporating 你喜欢打篮球吗？ Pinyin Poster listening and speaking – -I do not like to play basketball. Video and audio of Summer Olympics evaluation based on teacher- developed rubric 我不喜欢打篮球。 coverage in Chinese (benchmark) - interpretive Suggest an activity. Jeopardy Performance-based speaking- 我们去 好吗？ Rhyme and chant -Let's...... presentational To answer OK. 好啊！ Songs To answer NO. 我不去。 To answer Let's go. 我么走吧。 Recognize and pronounce new vocabulary according to the Pinyin system. Write Chinese characters 喜, 欢,运, 动, 打, 球,去,吧 according to stroke order. Recognize basic elements called radicals in the above Chinese characters.

7.1.NM.C.3-5 Culture Day (1 in this unit) Research online about national sports PPT presentation on favorite Describe national sports in China. in China. Olympic sport in Chinese. Compare and contrast Summer Olympic Video of Summer Olympics highlights medals between China and the US. of China and the US wins. Discuss Chinese martial arts. WARREN TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS WORLD LANGUAGE – Mandarin Chinese

Grade __7__

TEXTBOOKS: 你好 Nǐ hǎo 1 Introductory Level in Simplified Characters UNIT 5: Happy ! 恭喜发财！Gōngxǐ fācái Essential Question: Why is Chinese New Year also called Spring Festival?

CPI # OBJECTIVES RESOURCES ASSESSMENTS The learner will be able to: 7.1.NM.B.1-4 Demonstrate understanding of the concept of PPT introducing Chinese New Year. Oral practice - interpersonal 7.1.NM.C.2 tradition and culture. Video of Chinese New Year Question/Answer - interpersonal 7.1.NM.A.1-3 Identify and participate in three traditional celebrations Role-play - interpersonal, 7.1.NM.A.1,3,4 activities to celebrate Chinese New Year Lunar calendar presentational 7.1.NM.A.3,4, 8 Explain why the traditional activities are done Paper decorations Class work/homework 7.1.NM.A.3,4,B.3,4,C.2 Express Chinese New Year good wishes: Red envelope Lesson quizzes incorporating 新年快乐！ 拜年啦！ 恭喜发财！ 万事如意！ Ink, brush pen (Chinese calligraphy) listening and speaking - Recognize and match the Chinese New Year’s Song sheet evaluation based on teacher- items to their Chinese characters： Slideshow of New Year's eve family developed rubric Red envelope 红包 , luck 福 , firecracker 炮竹 meal (benchmark) - interpretive Name the main colors(red 红 and gold 金) of Red envelope Performance-based speaking- Chinese New Year and their meanings Video of Chinese mythology - the presentational Compare and contrast Christmas or story of nian 年 Songs-presentational Thanksgiving with Chinese New Year Video of the story of how the twelve Identify common symbolic foods served zodiac animals were selected during Chinese New Year: dumplings 饺子 , Spring Roll 春卷, whole fish 鱼, longevity noodles 寿面 Name the twelve animal signs of the : 鼠, 牛, 虎, 兔, 龙, 蛇, 马, sheep 羊, 猴, 鸡, 狗, 猪 7.1.NM.C.3-5 Culture Day (1 in this unit) PPT on the significance of Chinese Spring Festival Decoration Describe the Chinese New Year by stating New Year or Chun Jie (Spring Project when it begins, why it varies year to year, Festival) Celebrate Chinese New Year and how it is celebrated. Video of prior year celebration in Party China and in Chinatown, NYC. WARREN TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS WORLD LANGUAGE – Mandarin Chinese

Grade __7__

TEXTBOOKS: 你好 Nǐ hǎo 1 Introductory Level in Simplified Characters UNIT 6: My friend. 我的朋友？wǒ de péngyǒu - 第十课 Essential Question: How to describe someone in Chinese?

CPI # OBJECTIVES RESOURCES ASSESSMENTS The learner will be able to: 7.1.NM.B.1-4 Identify parts of a face: 你好 Nǐ hǎo 1 (pages 85 - 92) Oral practice - interpersonal 7.1.NM.C.2 Face 脸, head 头, eyes 眼睛, eyebrow 眉毛, Student workbook (pages 63 - 68) Question/Answer - interpersonal 7.1.NM.A.1-3 nose 鼻子, mouth 嘴巴, ear 耳朵, hair 头发 Ni Hao Games CD-ROM to practice Role-play - interpersonal, 7.1.NM.A.1,3,4 Introduce friends. new vocabulary. presentational 7.1.NM.A.3,4, 8 This is my friend. His name is David Bai. Flashcards of new words Class work/homework 7.1.NM.A.3,4,B.3,4,C.2 这是我的朋友。 他叫白大伟。 Character stroke order worksheets Lesson quizzes incorporating Ask what grade someone is in at school. MP3 tone recognition practices listening and speaking - evaluation based on teacher- 你上几年级？ Pinyin Poster developed rubric Ask about someone's identity. Bingo Quizlet games (benchmark) - interpretive 他是谁？ Rhyme and chant Performance-based speaking- Ask if someone is in the same class. presentational 他和你同班吗？ Songs-presentational Write Chinese characters 朋, 友, 叫, 上, 年, 级,和,同,学 according to stroke order. Recognize basic elements called radicals in the above Chinese characters.

7.1.NM.C.3-5 Culture Day (2 in this unit) Video segments of popular shows from Sing Karaoke to a Mandarin pop Describe pop stars from China, Hong Kong or China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. song from either the Mandopop Taiwan and compare with the US Music video of Mandopop groups girl group S.H.E. or boy group entertainment icons. What is beauty? S.H.E. and Fahrenheit. Farenheit.

WARREN TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS WORLD LANGUAGE – Mandarin Chinese

Grade __7__

TEXTBOOKS: 你好 Nǐ hǎo 1 Introductory Level in Simplified Characters UNIT 7: I'm really hungry. 我真饿。wǒ zhēn è - 第十一课 Essential Question: What do I want to eat when I am hungry?

CPI # OBJECTIVES RESOURCES ASSESSMENTS The learner will be able to: 7.1.NM.B.1-4 Express hunger or thirst in Chinese. 你好 Nǐ hǎo 1 (pages 93 - 101) Oral practice - interpersonal 7.1.NM.C.2 我真饿。 他不饿。 Student workbook (pages 69 - 74) Question/Answer - interpersonal 7.1.NM.A.1-3 我很渴。 她不渴。 Ni Hao Games CD-ROM to practice Role-play - interpersonal, 7.1.NM.A.1,3,4 Ask what someone would like to eat or drink. new vocabulary. presentational 7.1.NM.A.3,4,B.3,4,C.2 你想吃什么？ 我想吃春卷。 Flashcards of new words TPR commands - interpretive 7.1.NM.C.1,3 Class work/homework 你想喝什么？ 我想喝果汁。 Character stroke order worksheets 7.1.NM.B.4,C.2,4 Lesson quizzes incorporating Ask if someone likes Chinese food. Pinyin Poster 7.1.NM.A.3,4,B3,4,C.2 Bingo listening and speaking - 你喜欢吃中国菜吗？ Quizlet games evaluation based on teacher- Talk about someone's abilities. (to cook, to MP3 tone recognition practices developed rubric use chopsticks) Rhyme and chant (benchmark) - interpretive 你会不会做中国菜？ Cooking and eating segment from Ang Performance-based speaking- 他会不会拿筷子？ Lee's 1994 movie Eat Drink Man presentational Write Chinese characters 真, 饿, 吃, 想, 渴, Woman Small group Let's have a Party 菜,饭 according to stroke order. menu project-presentational Recognize basic elements called radicals in the above Chinese characters. 7.1.NM.C.3-5 Culture Day (2 in this unit) Research and interview students, A paper in English on the Compare and contrast the diet of a teenager in parents or friends from China. similarities and differences in Shanghai to one in the NY/NJ area. How has food culture between China and the diet changed as a result of modernization the US. and westernization? 9.1.8.D.4 Compare and contrast nuances in verbal and nonverbal communication in different cultures that may result in misinterpretation and misunderstanding. 9.1.8.D.5: Justify the need for greater cross-cultural understanding due to globalization.

WARREN TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS WORLD LANGUAGE – Mandarin Chinese

Grade __7__

TEXTBOOKS: 你好 Nǐ hǎo 2 Elementary Level in Simplified Characters UNIT 8: My day. 我的一天。wǒde yītiān - 第二课 Essential Question: How do I describe my daily routine?

CPI # OBJECTIVES RESOURCES ASSESSMENTS The learner will be able to: 7.1.NM.B.1-4 Ask and state what someone is doing. 你好 Nǐ hǎo 2 (pages 16 - 29) Oral practice - interpersonal 7.1.NM.C.2 你在做什么？ 我在做功课。 Student workbook (pages 10 - 20) Question/Answer - interpersonal 7.1.NM.A.1-3 Ask and state the time. Ni Hao Games CD-ROM to practice Role-play - interpersonal, 7.1.NM.A.1,3,4 现在几点？ 九点半。 new vocabulary. presentational 7.1.NM.A.3,4,B.3,4,C.2 Ask what time someone does something. Flashcards of new words TPR commands - interpretive 7.1.NM.C.1,3 你几点起床？ Character stroke order worksheets Class work/homework 7.1.NM.B.4,C.2,4 Lesson quizzes incorporating Use 了 le after a verb, an adjective or at the Pinyin Poster 7.1.NM.A.3,4,B3,4,C.2 listening and speaking - end of a sentence. Bingo Quizlet games evaluation based on teacher- -to confirm or emphasize a situation: 太好了 Article on a kid's life in China: developed rubric 我不吃了 -to indicate a change in a situation: http://library.thinkquest.org/CR021230 (benchmark) - interpretive -indicate that time is late: 十点半了 2/china.html Performance-based speaking- -to urge someone to do something: 起床了 MP4 video of a typical high school presentational -to emphasize that something happened in the student's day in preparing for the Digital my daily routine project- past: 我吃了 national college exam. presentational Write Chinese characters 在, 做, 下, 写, 字, MP3 tone recognition practices 看,书, 现, 点, 分, 半, 了, 早, 午, 晚, Rhyme and chant according to stroke order. Recognize basic elements called radicals in the above Chinese characters. 7.1.NM.C.3-5 Culture Day (2 in this unit) Online research on dragon boat Small group project on a training Describe life of a modern day participant of training. regimen in preparation for a the Dragon Boat Festival race in preparing for Video on dragon boat races and dragon boat race. the race. interviews with winning team.