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

Class Materials
Textbook: Learn Chinese With Me   Book 2
Other materials.  [See “Class Requirements,” Item #4.]
Additional handouts, character writing sheets and audio/video materials

Hours of Class： 4A                 Room：123               

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=66 and below

Class Objectives
This year in Chinese II, 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
You canl understand basic materials closely related to personal and daily activities and seek relevant information. 
You can understand classroom instructions and respond accordingly.

•	Speaking
You will learn to reproduce sentences in appropriate ton and give simple answers to questions. 
You can communicate with others on topics closely related to personal and daily activities. 
You can express personal needs and wants.

•	Reading
You can recognize basic characters, words, sentences and short textual materials, understand program requirements and relevant information from short textual materials.

•	Writing
   You can write from memory basic characters, with correct strokes and stroke order. 
You can form new sentences, including write down basic information closely related to family and           personal life, express thanks apologies, congratulations and farewells, etc.
  
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, gum, cell phone & music players 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. 
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Course outline: 
1st Quarter	              2nd Quarter		       3rd Quarter		4th Quarter 
1. Health.          	  1. Hobbies      	       1. Diet &			1. Environment
2. Directions 		  2. Home life                         Health		            2. Vacation
3. School life	              3. Occupations                 2. Clothing  	            3. Review Unit 6
4. Review Unit 1           4. Review Unit 2-3          3. Review Unit 4-5             
Never hesitate to contact me.  I am always happy to help you. 谢谢(xièxie)！

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