Chinese I
  
Instructor: Mrs. Hongwei Qian 
Email: hqian@ycsd.york.va.us    

Class Materials
Textbook: Learn Chinese With Me　Book 1
Other materials.  [See “Class Requirements,” Item #4.]
Additional handouts, character writing sheets and audio/video materials

Hours of Class:  1A                        Room：121                

Evaluation/Grades

Homework & project: 10%
Class participation, & notebook: 20%
Oral tests/assignments/: 20%
Quizzes:     20%      
Written tests: 30%

York County Grading Scale
A=92-100    
B=84-91    
C=75-83     
D=67-74   
F=0-66

Class Objectives
This year in Chinese I, you can understand and master basic language materials related to common daily settings. You can produce simple sentence structures, provide simple descriptions, and exchange some basic information. You will begin to develop confidence and interest in learning the Chinese language. You will have some preliminary knowledge of learning strategies, communicative strategies, resource strategies and interdisciplinary strategies. You will gain introductory Chinese culture knowledge, and acquire preliminary cross-cultural awareness.

•	Listening
•	   Listening
You can understand basic, familiar and well-pronounced words, simple sentences and classroom expressions related to personal and daily activities. Can guess or deduce the meaning or intention of the speaker with the help of body language or context and respond accordingly.
•	Speaking
You can repeat, retell and recite words and sentences learned, can respond to simple greetings, can     address new acquaintances and introduce them, can exchange some basic personal information and can indicate basic needs and wants, with the help of body language or material objects when needed.
•	Reading
You can recognize Pinyin, simple characters, words, sentences and numbers learned in class in the exchange of personal information.
•	Writing
You can write fairly basic characters learned in class, copy with correct stroke order, can compose simple phrases and sentences in Pinyin. 
•	Projects
Projects will be assigned in conjunction with the material presented.    

Class Expectations

1.	Attendance: We will follow the Grafton High attendance policy. Please arrive to class on time. Be seated before the tardy bell rings. Have materials ready with text covered. Remain at desk and wait for the teacher to dismiss class after the bell ring.

2.	Preparation: In addition to the time spent in the classroom, you are expected to study and work outside of Chinese class. Routine preparation for class includes listening to the audio files, writing characters, studying the vocabulary, patterns and texts, reading the textbooks and notes. 

    3. Assignments: 
•	Written: Character and vocabulary exercises along with integrated skill exercises. 
•	Oral:   1) Listening to CDs; Reading aloud, . 
           2) Conversation practices.

4.	Bring all materials to the class every day.  These are: your textbook, workbook, a notebook, a binder/folder for all handouts and assignments, pen and pencil, red pen or pencil, eraser, index cards, loose-leaf paper and any homework due on that day. No late assignments will be accepted in this class due to an unexcused absence or tardy.

5. Participation in class is required and strongly emphasized for success. 

6. No make-up quizzes, tests, exams or late work will be allowed in this class without proper      permission. You are responsible for the classes missed and are expected to catch up with the regular class when returning after an absence. If extra help from the teacher is needed, please make an appointment with the teacher in advance. Missing assignments will affect your grade.

7. Food, drink and gum are not welcome in class. 

8. Always be respectful to everyone and everything. You are responsible for your behavior in class.

     9. Try to use Chinese. 

Course outline: 
1st Quarter	              2nd Quarter		       3rd Quarter		            4th Quarter 
1. Chinese phonetics	  1. Feelings         	       1. Time, dates 			1. Colors, clothing
2. Greetings 		  2. Location   		       2. Weather, seasons		2. Health.
3. People			  3. Ages    		       3. Food 				3. Asking for directions 
4. Numbers 		  4. Family		       4. Shopping			4. Sports
5. Review L1-9	  5. Review L10-18	       5. Review L19-27		            5. Review L28-36
Never hesitate to contact me.  I am always happy to help you. 谢谢(xièxie)！

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