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Mandarin 2 Syllabus 2015-2016

This document provides a course syllabus for Mandarin 2 taught by Chen laoshi. It outlines the required textbooks, materials, course description and objectives. Students will improve their Mandarin grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. They will learn about Chinese culture and traditions. The course is divided into 5 thematic units covering making appointments, wellness, dining out, shopping and the neighborhood. Students will be evaluated on daily assignments, quizzes, tests, projects and exams. High expectations are set for punctuality, participation, homework completion and use of Mandarin in class.

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Mandarin 2 Syllabus 2015-2016

This document provides a course syllabus for Mandarin 2 taught by Chen laoshi. It outlines the required textbooks, materials, course description and objectives. Students will improve their Mandarin grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. They will learn about Chinese culture and traditions. The course is divided into 5 thematic units covering making appointments, wellness, dining out, shopping and the neighborhood. Students will be evaluated on daily assignments, quizzes, tests, projects and exams. High expectations are set for punctuality, participation, homework completion and use of Mandarin in class.

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Chn lo sh

Mandarin 2

281-516-0600

Course Syllabus
2015-2016

[email protected]
Room:

216

N Ho

TEXTBOOKS:
Textbook: Easy Steps to Chinese 2; Integrated Chinese Level 1, Part 1
Workbook: Easy Steps to Chinese 2
Text materials are selected from a variety of resources including textbooks, online resources, standard
tests and self-created materials. All supplementary materials will be shared on my website:
http://msyixingchen.weebly.com/ under Mandarin 2.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
1 notebook, 1 folder, pencil or legible pen (blue or black only).
Bringing above materials to class each day is a requirement. Your notes will be evaluated at the end
of each Quarter. When done properly the notebook serves as a useful tool in high stakes testing at the
end of the year and in subsequent school years.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In Mandarin 2, students will improve and continue building grammar skills and expanding vocabulary in
order to further develop communication in the target language. Equal emphasis will be placed on the
four skills of: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Through the essential questions of each unit,
students will be able to express ideas and opinions, develop comprehension and analysis skills, and
understand cultural differences. Through daily classroom activities, homework, projects, and essays,
students will not only be able to communicate in the target language, but also understand the
interdependence of language and culture.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
By the end of Mandarin 2, students will be able to:
!

Read, write, speak and listen in Mandarin about the topics covered during the year.

Explore the cultural traditions and characteristics of Chinese communities

Make connections between Mandarin and other subject areas

Participate in class projects that use Mandarin in an authentic setting

Understand the nature of language and the process of language learning, which comprises the
integration of linguistic, cultural and social components

GRADING:
The learning competencies listed in the Course Objectives will be observed and measured through
completion of daily assignments, oral and written class interactions, quizzes, chapter tests, projects, and
oral and written exams. Grades for each quarter are based on the following:

Daily assignments (homework, class work and group work)

10%

Quizzes (quizzes and small projects)

20%

Tests (Tests, major projects and essays)

70%

EXPECTATIONS & PROCEDURES:


I have high expectations for all my students and believe in your ability to succeed in this class.
To be successful:
!

Come to class punctually and be ready to work on the opening activity when the bell rings.

Speak to the teacher and to other students in Mandarin as directed.

Review before coming to the next class.

Complete and bring in all assigned homework.

Turn in all work on time.

Participate in all class activities.

All work must be done by you.

Neatness always counts.

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COURSE SYLLABUS:
Timeline

Thematic Unit

Week 1-8

Unit 1: Making
Appointments

Week 918

Unit 2: Wellness

Week 1924

Unit 3: Dining at a
Restaurant

Chinese dishes, drink, order food, currency, ask price, healthy


diet, shop food at a grocery, provide recommendations, etc.

Unit 4: Shopping
Clothes

Clothing, accessories, price, size, bargain, comparison, give


reasons, etc.

Week 2532

Week 3340

Unit 5: My
neighborhood

Content
Hobbies, activities, make plans, invite friends, make phone calls,
schedule time, etc.
Weather, season, weather forecast, feelings, illness, see a doctor,
describe pains, take medicine, give suggestions, etc.

House, rooms, location, places in the community, activities, give


directions, descriptions, introduce your neighborhood, etc.

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Please sign and return

I have read the policies and expectations for Mandarin class and understand them. If I choose not
to meet these expectations, I am willing to accept the consequences. I further understand how to
contact Chen laoshi if any questions should arise.
Student Printed Name:

Parent/Guardian Printed Name:

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Student Signature:

Parent/Guardian Signature:

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Date:

Date:

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