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What Plans Do You Have for the Holiday? Objective: A (Second Semester) Unit - 5: What plans do you have for the holiday? Objective: a. describe holiday plan b. describe how Chinese people celebrate Chinese New Year/ any other holiday c. Compare one of US and Chinese holiday Unit 6: Ordering Food Objective: a. call out different kind of Western (America) food and Chinese food b. shop at the supermarket c. Making a shopping list Unit 7: Good Weather Objective: a. call out the name for different kind of sport b. describe the popular sport in US and China c. tell others the sport they play after school/ spare time Unit 8: Let’s Go Shopping Objective: a. call out different kind of Western (America) food and Chinese food b. name different kind of drink from Western and Chinese c. use measurement words: 盘，碗， 瓶， 杯，个 d. Ordering food in a restaurant by using proper measurement words jīn tiān jī yuè jī hào xīng qī jī jīn tiān yuè hào xīng qī Q. 今天几月几号星期几？ A. 今天__月___号，星期___。 Break Break Break Break Break -No School -No School -No School -No School -No School Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub -Project -Project -Project -Project -Project MLK -No School Xīn nián kuài lè 新年快乐！ - Happy New Year Research Paper 1/07 1/11 Project - A: Chinese Folk Art and Crafts Project - B: Chinese Holiday and Festival 1. Research paper – 11/14 Project - C: Chinese Mythology (submit through Canvas) Project - D: Chinese Inventions 2. Culture Note – 11/11 (excluding the 4 major inventions) 3. Vocab. Writing – 1/14 Directions: Thing to Do: Choose one of the topics from the above projects A-D (see details on the next few slides) and research the subject so that you will be able write a 1. Culture Notes - #16 -1/11 summary about what you have read. Start by telling me a little bit about why 2. Vocab. Writing – 1/14 you chose the topic; is this something very familiar to you or your culture? 3. Research Paper: Does it interest you? Or did you just happen upon the subject and were curious? Explain how you would share the topic with other students so they A: Due 11/14 too would be interested. Please be very specific and detailed about it, avoid B: Title, date, name on merely saying “because I like it” , “ it interests me”, or “it seems easy to write top about…” C: 150 – 2001 Words If English is not your first language, please seek help from other English speaking students or ask assistance of your ELD teacher. D: Please type, one space, Please be aware, the consequence of plagiarism is a zero on the assignment, submit it through one day of detention and informing the school. It is ok to use sources but make Canvas sure to cite them appropriately. E: Include pictures/graphics I hope you will find this project to be fun and interesting. F: 50 Points Culture Notes: #16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k- EuZn5JUvM&list=PLCFDD3F76245D00A9 Video – Hello China – Learning One Chinese Culture Word per Day 24. Dragon –龙 25. Phoenix-凤 26. Kung Fu- 功夫 27. Tai Chi Chuan- 太极拳 28. Sword-剑 Video – Hello China – Learning one Chinese culture word a Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-EuZn5JUvM&list=PLCFDD3F76245D00A9 1. China – 中国 35. Mid-Autumn Festival- 中秋节 68 Ethnic Group-民族 84. Wax Printing- 蜡染 2. Hello- 你好 36. Water- Splashing Festival-拨水节 69. Name- 姓名 85. Brocade- 云锦 3. Confucius-孔子 37. Animal Signs of the Chinese Zodiac 70. Family-家 86. Cheongsam- 旗袍 4. SunTzu-孙子 38. Feng Shui- 风水 71 Courtyard- 四合院 87. Tang Suit-唐装 5. Lao Tzu- 老子 39. Lion Dance – 舞狮 72 Alleyway-胡同 88. Fan- 扇子 6. Sun-太阳 40. Door God – 门神 73 Tulou Building-土楼 89. Abacus- 算盘 7. Moon-月亮 41. Wedding- 婚礼 74 Tea-茶 90. Panda-熊猫 8. Chinese Lunar Calendar-中国农历年 42. Matchmaker- 红娘 75 Chopsticks- 筷子 91. Magpie-喜鹊 9. Compass –指南针 43. Chrysanthemum- 菊花 76 Paper cutting-剪纸 92. Chinese Characters 10. Gun Powder-火药 44. Etiquette- 礼 77 Silk-丝 93. Contradiction- 矛盾 11. Paper-纸 45. Number One Scholar- 状元 78 Porcelain Ware-瓷器 94. Careless 12. Printing-印刷 46. Beijing- 北京 79 Jade- 玉 95. Jealous- 吃醋 13. Beijing Opera-北京京剧 47. Great Wall –长城 80. Money – 钱 96. Bosom Buddy – 知音 14. Traditional Chinese Painting-国画 48. Imperial Palace – 故宫 （紫禁城） 81. Lantern-灯笼 97. Things – 东西 15. Fresco – 壁画 49. Temple of Heaven- 天坛 82. Kite- 风筝 98. Baby- 宝贝 16. Dance-舞蹈 50. Xi’an- 西安 （长安) 83. Shadow Puppet- 皮影 99. Numerals – 数字 17. Music-音乐 51. Terracotta Warriors – 兵马俑 100. Ru Yi- 如意 18. Chime Bells-编钟 52. Yellow river – 黄河 19. Gu Qin-古琴 53. West Lake- 西湖 20. Calligraphy-书法 54 Garden – 庭院 21. Writing Brush-毛笔 55 Three Gorges – 三峡 22. Journey to the West-西游记 56 Dujianyan Irrigation Dam – 都江堰 23. Bamboo-竹 57 Taishan Mountain –太山 24. Dragon –龙 58 Dunhuang –敦煌 () 25. Phoenix-凤 59 Shaolin Monastery – 少林寺 26. Kung Fu- 功夫 60 Dumpling –饺子 27. Tai Chi Chuan- 太极拳 61 Roast Duck – 烤鸭 28. Sword-剑 62 Tang hu lu- 糖葫芦 29. Traditional Chinese Medicine-中药 63 Hotpot-火锅 30. Acupuncture and Moxibustion-针灸 64 Tofu- 豆腐 31. Spring Festival-春节 65 Alcoholic Drinks – 酒 32. Qingming Festival – 清明 66. Noodles- 面 33. Dragon Boat Festival-端午 67. Fish- 鱼 34. 34. QiXi Festival – 七夕 Unit – 5 - What plans do you have for the holiday? 1. 快 Kuài - fast 2. 放假 fàngjià – to have holiday 3. 假期 jiàqī – n. holiday Zǒu lù Zì xíng chē Fēi jī Chū zū chē 4. 计划 jìhuà- to plan 走路 自行车 飞机 出租车 5. 打算 dǎsuàn - intend 6. 回家 huí jiā – return home Note: you don’t 7. 过年 guònián – New Year need to write these. 8. 留在 liú zài – to stay at 坐/骑 9. 学习 xuéxí- to learn 10. 想 xiǎng – to think 11. 想念 xiǎngniàn –to miss chē Huǒ chē Bā shì Lún chuán 12. 海滩 Hǎitān- beach 车 火车 巴士 轮船 13. 海边 Hǎibiān – coast line 14. 景色 Jǐngsè - -Scenery 25. 上网 shàngwǎng – surf internet 15. 风景 Fēngjǐng - landscape 26. 便宜 piányí- cheap 16. 只要 Zhǐyào - only 27. 票 piào- ticket 17. (东西南北)部 (Dōngxī nánběi) bù – E,W,S,N side 28. 一路上 yī lùshàng- along the way 18. 远 Yuǎn- far 29. 最后 zuìhòu- end, at last 19. 听说 Tīng shuō - To hear 30. 希望 xīwàng- hope 20. 离 Lí- to leave, away, distance 21. 租 Zū – to rent 22. 跟 Gēn – to, with, and 23. 旅行 lǚxíng- to travel 24. 所以 suǒyǐ- then, so A: Chinese Art and Craft Project Project Name Direction 1. Paper Cutting What is paper cutting? When did the Chinese consider paper cutting a form of folk art? What is its purpose? 2. Folk Art – Kites, Shadow puppets, Please focus on how these folk arts became popular in China. How did they originate? Describe Origami (paper folding) their design motifs…..etc. 3. Calligraphy and Painting Please describe these two traditional Chinese art forms. How did they start and what kinds of tools and materials did people use. Describe each material in detail. In addition, please provide examples to let your reader know how to appreciate the art/ painting. 4. Chinese Cloisonné (Jing Tai Lan) Please describe Jing Tai Lan. What are the unique aspects of this pottery? What makes this technique stand out from all other types of pottery? What are the criteria to appreciate this art form? Provide an example of famous Jing Tai Lan and let your audience know why it is so special and valuable. 5. Chinese Chess Research Chinese Chess, define the game and briefly describe how it is played. Describe the game’s origin and describe how each piece moves. How do you determine a win or loss? Please create some example chess pieces (a half set) by using clay or other easily assembled materials. 6. Chinese Embroidery Please describe the traditions of Chinese clothing through the dynasties. How do they differ? What do the garments represent and when do you wear different types of outfits? Please give an example by using your own old clothing. 7. Chinese Bronze Vessels Describe a bronze vessel. When did the Chinese start invent/begin to use these vessels? What is purpose of the bronze vessels and what are their particular features? 8. Beijing Opera Mask Describe the origins of the Beijing Opera Mask, in what time period did it appear? Describe the stage (background set), roles, make up and costumes in detail. Describe the “plot” of the opera and specific upon what the story/drama is based. 9. Terracotta Warriors Describe why Qin Shi-huang built the terracotta warriors. What were their purpose? Tell me a little bit about Chinese history and the societal background during Qin’s era. How did he conquer all 6 states? Please write a detailed description of Qin Shi-huang’s tomb and how the Terracotta Warriors were arranged within. Finally, describe the physical appearance of the warriors – their facial expressions, outfits, weapons, etc... 10. The Great Wall of China When and why was the wall built? What was its main purpose? Who built it? (detailed) B: Chinese Holiday and Festival Project Name Direction 1. Spring Festival (New Year) State how this differs with our (western) New Year’s? How do the Chinese celebrate this festival; list at least 5 different activities they do. What kinds of customs are included? 2. Moon Festival Tell the origin story or legend of the Moon Festival.
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