Commentary of Artifact 7

Chinese 1 Syllabus 2015 - Field

Standards: 2, 5,
Goals: 2,
This was the syllabus I handed out at the beginning of my third school year. In this
syllabus I not only introduced the learning objectives of the school year, but also made
grading policy and classroom rules clear to student.
Based on my experience of the first and second year, as well as my learning in these
two years, I made more systematic classroom management plan, in which I tried to
cover most possible behavior problems that I had seen in the first two years. Actions to
deal with these problems were also well designed, including most effective strategies I
had used. I made these clear in the course syllabus and distributed to students on the
first day of school and required for a parent signed receipt slip, by which I intended to
get parent involved from the beginning.

XIAOQIAN
ZHENG
S GUIDELINES FOR SUCCEEDING IN CHINESE 1.
MR.
WEI'S
hun yng l i shng zhng w n

! (Welcome to Chinese class!) I am looking forward to an excellent

year at Oak Creek High School. This packet includes several guidelines that will help
you on your journey to success in Chinese class. Please read thoroughly because you are
responsible for knowing and adhering to these guidelines. The bottom portion signed by
your parents needs to be returned by Friday, September 4th.
7th. I will collect the signed
portion. Keep this packet for your reference.
COURSE DESCRIPTION

Chinese One Through intensive listening, imitation, and partner work, the students will learn to
communicate in basic situations. Class participation, daily review, and study at
home will be required. There will be a need for much memorization of vocabulary.
Chinese culture will be discussed.
ESSENTIAL
UNDERSTANDINGS
1. Students have solid foundation of pinyin and tone knowledge. Students can identify,
read and spell pinyin in listening, speaking and writing activities.
2. Students know how to write Chinese characters with the basic stroke knowledge.
3. Students can identify, read, write and speak simple sentences using the following structures:
"Positive / negative statement"
Yes / no question
What? question
Which? question
Who? question
How old? question
How many? question

4. Students can identify, read, write and talk about the following topics:
Name, number and age, country and nationality, family, color, food and hobby.

5. Students know some cultural aspects about China:

Chinese Spring Festival, Mid-autumn Festival, Beijing and the Great Wall, using chopsticks, Chinese
calligraphy.

MATERIALS NEEDED

Each Student is required to keep a three ring binder and a composition book for Chinese class only. A
2 inch three ring binder would be best. It will be checked regularly. You need a section for notes, bell
work and assignments. You can put your composition book in the back pocket of the binder. Do not
ever throw away any of your Chinese work. This is for your benefit. It will be used every day in
Chinese class. This sheet will be the first thing in your notebook. So do not lose it.

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Every day each student is to bring the following supplies.
2 inch 3 Ring Chinese Class Binder

Sharpened pencils (at least 2)

Composition book: Chinese class only

Textbook

Dark color dry erase marker with a

brush attached on the marker
Pen (Blue or Black Ink Only)

Work Book

Pen red ink for correcting only

YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RETURN TO YOUR LOCKER TO RETRIEVE ANY ITEMS YOU MAY HAVE
FORGOTTEN.
GRADED ACTIVITIES

Tests
Tests will be announced 2 days in advance. If you are absent the day
before the test, you will take the test on the test day. If you are absent
on the day of the test, you will take the test the DAY you return. So be
prepared to stay after school on that day.
Quizzes
Be prepared to take a quiz at the end of every week.
Assignments
Class work You will have 1 to 2 assignments every day. It is very
important to be present.
Homework will be checked. If you are absent it is YOUR
responsibility to get the homework assignments. The homework
will be posted every day; it is you job to write it down.
Language Usage
You will be graded on both spontaneous and rehearsed use of
Chinese language.
Projects will be announced.

Rules that apply to all assignments.

*Work NOT turned in ------------------------------------------ ZERO
*Late work accepted until the end of the unit. Students get full credit.
(The end of the unit is defined as the unit test day.)
*No credit for things turned in after the unit. No retakes after the end of the unit.
(with the exception of the unit test/end of unit project).
*Retakes allowed on assessment but students can only retake a test/end of the unit project
one time.
*Students must demonstrate evidence of additional learning (up to the individual teacher for
each student).
*Retakes should be made up in a timely fashion one week.

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*Performance assessments work the same as a test if students refuse to go up, they get a
zero. If they want to redo it, they have a week; they must demonstrate evidence of
additional learning, and they must come in before/after school (the whole group).

*Copying is cheating -------------- Zero for both students and a referral.

*To obtain make-up work See me in room 127 before or after school with any questions.

Class time is not the time to discuss your missed assignments.

GRADING
Grading Scale:
(As per student handbook)
A+ = 99 to 100%
B+ = 90 to 92%
C+ = 81 to 83%
A = 96 to 98%
B = 87 to 89%
C = 78 to 80%
A- = 93 to 95%
B- = 84 to 86%
C- = 75 to 77%
F = 65% and below
Calculations:
Quarter Grades:
Assignments --------10%
Language Usage (partner act., impromptu speaking, etc.) ------- 20%
Assessments (Tests, Projects) -------40%
Quizzes (or small projects) ---------30%
Semester Grades: TBA

MAKE UP PROCEDURES

D+ = 72 to 74%
D = 69 to 71%
D- = 66 to 68%

Report to your teacher as soon as you come back from an absence.

The following are the handbook guidelines regarding make-up work

for excused and unexcused absences:
(1) A student will be given one day to make up the work for each day absent.
(2) In the case of an extended absence, a mutual agreement must be reached
with the teacher for completion of assignments.
EXTRA HELP

CLASSROOM
BEHAVIOR
EXPECTATIONS

Extra help is always available. You can usually find me in room 127 before or after
school.
The keys to being successful in any class are to:

Be Responsible; Be Respectful; Be Responsive

Condensed from the Oak Creek High School Student/Parent Handbook, the following
rules are to be followed by all students:
1. Chronic behavior that disrupts the educational process will be referred to an
administrator.
2. Students may not wear inappropriate clothing, head apparel, or wallet chains.
3. Pagers, cell phones, or other communication devices are not allowed. This also
applies to radios, CD or tape players, Walkman or other electronic devices.
4. No food or drink in class. Only staff may request an occasional waiver for a
special event.
5. Profanity, inappropriate language, and/or insubordination will be referred to an
administrator.

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6. After the third tardy to class, a student must choose between a detention served
with the teacher or a Student Discipline Referral that will result in a one-day
assignment to the In-School Discipline Room.

Mr. Wei
Additional Rules for Chinese with Mrs.
Zheng
1. Come to class prepared to learn. (This includes both materials and attitude.)
2. Be respectful to yourself, others, and the classroom at all times.
3. Raise your hand for permission to speak or move around.
4. Gum chewing IfSpit
I see
you before
will getyou
rid of
it. Itthe
affects
your pronunciation.
outit,gum
enter
classroom.
5. I dismiss you at the end of class. The bell does not. The bell is to notify me
that it is time to move on. I will let you know when you may leave for your next
class. You may not pack up until given permission from me.
6. Use of Internet or other translation devices is cheating and will result in a zero
and a referral. You must do your own work!
7. Put forth your best effort.
8. Smile! Being the very few people to be able to speak Chinese is fantastic and
cool!

Friendly reminder:
If I address you for your behavior 3 times, you will be sent
out of class with a referral.

I always believe that to teach is to touch a life forever! My job here is never just to
teach you Chinese. My finial mission that I strongly believe as an educator is to help
you, support you, love you and watch every one of you to grow happily, to mature
wisely, to become stronger and successful so that when you graduate, you have more
skills and power to choose and embrace life in your dreamed way.
We will work together and learn from each other how to realize this goal so that when
you walk out from my class, you will truly be proud of yourself. I will always be here for
support!
Thank you,
Mrs.
Zheng
Mr. Wei

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SAVE THIS

Student: ______________________________________ Course: Chinese 1 Hour____________

Student email: ____________________________________________ Student Grade Level_____

PLEASE TAKE THE SYLLABUS HOME AND SHARE IT WITH YOUR PARENT/GUARDIANS. FILL
OUT THIS SHEET TOGETHER AND RETURN IT BY (DUE DATE):

September 4th
2015
September
7th 2012
We have gone over the Chinese expectations and rules together and understand them.
___________________________________________________________
Student Signature

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Date

___________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature

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Date

Please Print:
Father/Guardian: ____________________________________________
Email:

____________________________________________

Phone numbers: Work__________________________ Home______________________

Mother/Guardian: ____________________________________________
Email:

____________________________________________

Phone numbers: Work__________________________ Home______________________

Best person to call and best time:__________________________________________________
Additional Comments / Things I should know / Questions:

_____________________________________________________ _
detach here

Parent / Guardians please copy down my contact information so you can reach me at your convenience
should any questions or concerns arise:

Mr.
Mrs.Wei
Zheng
Chinese Teacher
Office: Room 127, Oak Creek High School
Phone: 414 768-6210
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Thank you for your support! Im looking forward to working together to make this a great year!