SOCIAL LIFE

Listening and Speaking

Phonological Awareness - Sound and tone discrimination in kinship terms

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Discriminate syllables in keywords and phrases related to family members
- Identify and articulate initials and finals accurately
- Show interest in learning Chinese sounds for effective communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Listen to an audio clip on kinship terms for nuclear and extended family members, then identify and say the initials and finals (e.g. 妈妈、姐妹、奶奶、阿姨)
- Categorise titles of nuclear and extended family members and accurately identify the tones in each word and phrase (e.g. 哥哥、弟弟、外婆)
- Practise pronouncing initials and finals with correct tones
- Peer review pronunciation for accuracy

Why is speaking clearly important in communication?

- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Flashcards
- Charts on initials and finals
- Tone charts

- Oral questions - Observation - Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking

Phonological Awareness - Sound and tone discrimination in kinship terms

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Discriminate syllables in keywords and phrases related to family members
- Identify and articulate initials and finals accurately
- Show interest in learning Chinese sounds for effective communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Listen to an audio clip on kinship terms for nuclear and extended family members, then identify and say the initials and finals (e.g. 妈妈、姐妹、奶奶、阿姨)
- Categorise titles of nuclear and extended family members and accurately identify the tones in each word and phrase (e.g. 哥哥、弟弟、外婆)
- Practise pronouncing initials and finals with correct tones
- Peer review pronunciation for accuracy

Why is speaking clearly important in communication?

- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Flashcards
- Charts on initials and finals
- Tone charts

- Oral questions - Observation - Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking

Phonological Awareness - Sound and tone discrimination in kinship terms
Phonological Awareness - Blending syllables and rhyming words

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Discriminate syllables in keywords and phrases related to family members
- Identify and articulate initials and finals accurately
- Show interest in learning Chinese sounds for effective communication

- Combine initials, finals and tones to form words and phrases
- Identify rhyming patterns in Chinese words
- Appreciate the role of blending in vocabulary building

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Listen to an audio clip on kinship terms for nuclear and extended family members, then identify and say the initials and finals (e.g. 妈妈、姐妹、奶奶、阿姨)
- Categorise titles of nuclear and extended family members and accurately identify the tones in each word and phrase (e.g. 哥哥、弟弟、外婆)
- Practise pronouncing initials and finals with correct tones
- Peer review pronunciation for accuracy

- Combine flashcards of initials, finals, and tones to form words and phrases related to professions and say them out loud (e.g. yī+shēng= yīshēng; lǎo + shī= lǎoshī)
- Work collaboratively to sort words and phrases, forming compound words related to places of work and read them in turns (e.g. 图书 + 馆 = 图书馆; 办公 + 室 = 办公室)
- Identify words that rhyme in poems about family
- Create word cards showing blending patterns

Why is speaking clearly important in communication?
How does blending syllables help in learning Chinese vocabulary?

- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Flashcards
- Charts on initials and finals
- Tone charts

- Flashcards
- Word cards
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Audio recordings

- Oral questions - Observation - Peer assessment
- Word formation exercises - Matching activities - Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking

Phonological Awareness - Blending syllables and rhyming words

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Combine initials, finals and tones to form words and phrases
- Identify rhyming patterns in Chinese words
- Appreciate the role of blending in vocabulary building

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Combine flashcards of initials, finals, and tones to form words and phrases related to professions and say them out loud (e.g. yī+shēng= yīshēng; lǎo + shī= lǎoshī)
- Work collaboratively to sort words and phrases, forming compound words related to places of work and read them in turns (e.g. 图书 + 馆 = 图书馆; 办公 + 室 = 办公室)
- Identify words that rhyme in poems about family
- Create word cards showing blending patterns

How does blending syllables help in learning Chinese vocabulary?

- Flashcards
- Word cards
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Audio recordings

- Word formation exercises - Matching activities - Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking

Phonological Awareness - Composing and reciting poems about family

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Compose simple poems about family members using correct tones
- Recite poems with appropriate pronunciation and expression
- Value the beauty of Chinese language in poetry

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Compose and recite a poem about members of their nuclear and extended family with correct tones to convey meaning
- Practise recitation with appropriate tone, rhythm and expression
- Listen to peers recite and provide constructive feedback
- Record recitations for self-assessment

How can poetry help improve pronunciation and tone accuracy?

- Sample poems
- Recording devices
- Digital devices
- Rubrics
- Audio recordings

- Poetry recitation - Peer assessment - Recording assessment

Listening and Speaking

Phonological Awareness - Composing and reciting poems about family

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Compose simple poems about family members using correct tones
- Recite poems with appropriate pronunciation and expression
- Value the beauty of Chinese language in poetry

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Compose and recite a poem about members of their nuclear and extended family with correct tones to convey meaning
- Practise recitation with appropriate tone, rhythm and expression
- Listen to peers recite and provide constructive feedback
- Record recitations for self-assessment

How can poetry help improve pronunciation and tone accuracy?

- Sample poems
- Recording devices
- Digital devices
- Rubrics
- Audio recordings

- Poetry recitation - Peer assessment - Recording assessment

Listening and Speaking

Phonological Awareness - Composing and reciting poems about family
Phonological Awareness - Oral introduction of family members

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Compose simple poems about family members using correct tones
- Recite poems with appropriate pronunciation and expression
- Value the beauty of Chinese language in poetry

- Introduce family members stating relevant details clearly
- Express ideas clearly in spoken language using acquired vocabulary
- Appreciate the role of speaking clearly to convey different meanings

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Compose and recite a poem about members of their nuclear and extended family with correct tones to convey meaning
- Practise recitation with appropriate tone, rhythm and expression
- Listen to peers recite and provide constructive feedback
- Record recitations for self-assessment

- Take turns introducing their family members, stating their title, age, nationality, residence, profession, and place of work (e.g. 我叔叔叫__。他今年40岁。他是肯尼亚人,住在美国。他是医生,在医院工作。)
- Describe a family member clearly without revealing the relationship as others guess who it is
- Record themselves on various platforms, focusing on speaking clarity
- Share recordings for peer feedback and review

How can poetry help improve pronunciation and tone accuracy?
Why is clear pronunciation important when introducing family members?

- Sample poems
- Recording devices
- Digital devices
- Rubrics
- Audio recordings

- Recording devices
- Digital devices
- Family photos
- Flashcards
- Feedback forms

- Poetry recitation - Peer assessment - Recording assessment
- Oral presentations - Recording assessment - Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking

Phonological Awareness - Oral introduction of family members

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Introduce family members stating relevant details clearly
- Express ideas clearly in spoken language using acquired vocabulary
- Appreciate the role of speaking clearly to convey different meanings

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Take turns introducing their family members, stating their title, age, nationality, residence, profession, and place of work (e.g. 我叔叔叫__。他今年40岁。他是肯尼亚人,住在美国。他是医生,在医院工作。)
- Describe a family member clearly without revealing the relationship as others guess who it is
- Record themselves on various platforms, focusing on speaking clarity
- Share recordings for peer feedback and review

Why is clear pronunciation important when introducing family members?

- Recording devices
- Digital devices
- Family photos
- Flashcards
- Feedback forms

- Oral presentations - Recording assessment - Peer assessment

Reading

Reading Aloud - Reading kinship terms for family members

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Read aloud kinship terms for nuclear and extended family members accurately
- Pronounce Chinese characters and Pinyin correctly
- Show confidence in reading aloud Chinese texts

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read aloud kinship terms for nuclear and extended family members with correct pronunciation
- Practise reading texts with Pinyin and Chinese characters accurately
- Match kinship terms with their Pinyin and practise reading
- Listen to model readings and imitate pronunciation

How can reading aloud improve pronunciation skills?

- Kinship terms charts
- Pinyin guides
- Audio recordings
- Flashcards
- Digital devices

- Reading aloud - Pronunciation tests - Observation

Reading

Reading Aloud - Reading kinship terms for family members

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Read aloud kinship terms for nuclear and extended family members accurately
- Pronounce Chinese characters and Pinyin correctly
- Show confidence in reading aloud Chinese texts

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read aloud kinship terms for nuclear and extended family members with correct pronunciation
- Practise reading texts with Pinyin and Chinese characters accurately
- Match kinship terms with their Pinyin and practise reading
- Listen to model readings and imitate pronunciation

How can reading aloud improve pronunciation skills?

- Kinship terms charts
- Pinyin guides
- Audio recordings
- Flashcards
- Digital devices

- Reading aloud - Pronunciation tests - Observation

Reading

Reading Aloud - Reading kinship terms for family members
Reading Aloud - Reading passages about family members fluently

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Read aloud kinship terms for nuclear and extended family members accurately
- Pronounce Chinese characters and Pinyin correctly
- Show confidence in reading aloud Chinese texts

- Read passages describing family members fluently
- Maintain appropriate pace and rhythm when reading
- Value the importance of fluency in reading comprehension

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read aloud kinship terms for nuclear and extended family members with correct pronunciation
- Practise reading texts with Pinyin and Chinese characters accurately
- Match kinship terms with their Pinyin and practise reading
- Listen to model readings and imitate pronunciation

- Read passages describing nuclear and extended family members fluently and confidently
- Practise reading at appropriate pace and speed
- Focus on smooth transitions between phrases and sentences
- Time reading sessions to monitor pace improvement

How can reading aloud improve pronunciation skills?
What strategies can help improve reading fluency in Chinese?

- Kinship terms charts
- Pinyin guides
- Audio recordings
- Flashcards
- Digital devices

- Reading passages
- Timers
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Coursebooks

- Reading aloud - Pronunciation tests - Observation
- Timed reading - Fluency assessment - Self-assessment

Reading

Reading Aloud - Reading passages about family members fluently

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Read passages describing family members fluently
- Maintain appropriate pace and rhythm when reading
- Value the importance of fluency in reading comprehension

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read passages describing nuclear and extended family members fluently and confidently
- Practise reading at appropriate pace and speed
- Focus on smooth transitions between phrases and sentences
- Time reading sessions to monitor pace improvement

What strategies can help improve reading fluency in Chinese?

- Reading passages
- Timers
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Coursebooks

- Timed reading - Fluency assessment - Self-assessment

Reading

Reading Aloud - Peer reviewing reading for expression and pronunciation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Evaluate peers' reading for rhythm, pace, expression and pronunciation
- Provide constructive feedback on reading performance
- Appreciate the value of peer feedback in improving reading skills

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Peer review reading aloud for rhythm, pace, expression and pronunciation
- Use evaluation criteria to assess peers' reading
- Provide specific and constructive feedback
- Discuss strategies for improvement based on feedback received

How can peer feedback help improve reading aloud skills?

- Evaluation rubrics
- Reading passages
- Feedback forms
- Digital devices
- Recording devices

- Peer assessment - Feedback sessions - Observation

Reading

Reading Aloud - Peer reviewing reading for expression and pronunciation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Evaluate peers' reading for rhythm, pace, expression and pronunciation
- Provide constructive feedback on reading performance
- Appreciate the value of peer feedback in improving reading skills

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Peer review reading aloud for rhythm, pace, expression and pronunciation
- Use evaluation criteria to assess peers' reading
- Provide specific and constructive feedback
- Discuss strategies for improvement based on feedback received

How can peer feedback help improve reading aloud skills?

- Evaluation rubrics
- Reading passages
- Feedback forms
- Digital devices
- Recording devices

- Peer assessment - Feedback sessions - Observation

Reading

Reading Aloud - Peer reviewing reading for expression and pronunciation
Reading Aloud - Recording reading to track progress

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Evaluate peers' reading for rhythm, pace, expression and pronunciation
- Provide constructive feedback on reading performance
- Appreciate the value of peer feedback in improving reading skills

- Record reading sessions to monitor progress
- Analyse recordings to identify areas for improvement
- Show commitment to continuous improvement in reading

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Peer review reading aloud for rhythm, pace, expression and pronunciation
- Use evaluation criteria to assess peers' reading
- Provide specific and constructive feedback
- Discuss strategies for improvement based on feedback received

- Record reading to track progress over time
- Listen to recordings and self-evaluate using set criteria
- Compare earlier and later recordings to note improvement
- Create a reading portfolio documenting progress

How can peer feedback help improve reading aloud skills?
Why is it important to track and reflect on reading progress?

- Evaluation rubrics
- Reading passages
- Feedback forms
- Digital devices
- Recording devices

- Recording devices
- Digital devices
- Portfolio folders
- Self-assessment rubrics
- Audio files

- Peer assessment - Feedback sessions - Observation
- Recording assessment - Portfolio assessment - Self-assessment

Writing

Orthography - Writing basic strokes of Chinese characters

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify and write basic strokes of Chinese characters correctly
- Follow proper stroke techniques for character formation
- Show interest in learning Chinese character writing

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Imitate writing the basic strokes of Chinese characters for mastery (横 héng、竖 shù、点 diǎn、撇 piě、捺 nà、提 tí)
- Practise each stroke type multiple times for muscle memory
- Compare strokes with model examples
- Identify strokes in common Chinese characters

What are the basic strokes used in writing Chinese characters?

- Stroke charts
- Writing guides
- Practice sheets
- Digital devices
- Writing brushes/pens

- Stroke practice - Observation - Written assignments

Writing

Orthography - Writing basic strokes of Chinese characters

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify and write basic strokes of Chinese characters correctly
- Follow proper stroke techniques for character formation
- Show interest in learning Chinese character writing

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Imitate writing the basic strokes of Chinese characters for mastery (横 héng、竖 shù、点 diǎn、撇 piě、捺 nà、提 tí)
- Practise each stroke type multiple times for muscle memory
- Compare strokes with model examples
- Identify strokes in common Chinese characters

What are the basic strokes used in writing Chinese characters?

- Stroke charts
- Writing guides
- Practice sheets
- Digital devices
- Writing brushes/pens

- Stroke practice - Observation - Written assignments

Writing

Orthography - Writing basic strokes of Chinese characters
Orthography - Copying Chinese characters and kinship terms

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify and write basic strokes of Chinese characters correctly
- Follow proper stroke techniques for character formation
- Show interest in learning Chinese character writing

- Copy Chinese characters from model texts accurately
- Write kinship terms following correct stroke order rules
- Value neat and legible handwriting in Chinese

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Imitate writing the basic strokes of Chinese characters for mastery (横 héng、竖 shù、点 diǎn、撇 piě、捺 nà、提 tí)
- Practise each stroke type multiple times for muscle memory
- Compare strokes with model examples
- Identify strokes in common Chinese characters

- Copy Chinese characters from a model text related to nuclear and extended family members
- Write kinship terms for nuclear and extended family members following the correct rules of writing Chinese characters (e.g. 妈妈、姐妹、奶奶、阿姨、外婆)
- Check stroke order using character guides
- Practise writing in grid notebooks for proper spacing

What are the basic strokes used in writing Chinese characters?
Why should you write clearly and legibly in Chinese?

- Stroke charts
- Writing guides
- Practice sheets
- Digital devices
- Writing brushes/pens

- Model texts
- Grid notebooks
- Stroke order guides
- Flashcards
- Digital devices

- Stroke practice - Observation - Written assignments
- Character writing - Handwriting assessment - Peer review

Writing

Orthography - Copying Chinese characters and kinship terms

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Copy Chinese characters from model texts accurately
- Write kinship terms following correct stroke order rules
- Value neat and legible handwriting in Chinese

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Copy Chinese characters from a model text related to nuclear and extended family members
- Write kinship terms for nuclear and extended family members following the correct rules of writing Chinese characters (e.g. 妈妈、姐妹、奶奶、阿姨、外婆)
- Check stroke order using character guides
- Practise writing in grid notebooks for proper spacing

Why should you write clearly and legibly in Chinese?

- Model texts
- Grid notebooks
- Stroke order guides
- Flashcards
- Digital devices

- Character writing - Handwriting assessment - Peer review

Writing

Orthography - Arranging words and writing texts about family

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Arrange words to form grammatically correct sentences
- Write simple texts introducing family members
- Appreciate the importance of correct word order in Chinese

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Arrange the set of words in Chinese characters to form grammatically correct sentences
- Write simple texts introducing their nuclear and extended family members, stating their title, age, nationality, residence, profession, and place of work
- Use picture prompts to write short descriptions about their family members
- Review sentence structure for accuracy

How do you construct grammatically correct sentences in Chinese?

- Word cards
- Picture prompts
- Writing materials
- Notebooks
- Digital devices

- Sentence construction - Written assignments - Peer assessment

Writing

Orthography - Arranging words and writing texts about family

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Arrange words to form grammatically correct sentences
- Write simple texts introducing family members
- Appreciate the importance of correct word order in Chinese

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Arrange the set of words in Chinese characters to form grammatically correct sentences
- Write simple texts introducing their nuclear and extended family members, stating their title, age, nationality, residence, profession, and place of work
- Use picture prompts to write short descriptions about their family members
- Review sentence structure for accuracy

How do you construct grammatically correct sentences in Chinese?

- Word cards
- Picture prompts
- Writing materials
- Notebooks
- Digital devices

- Sentence construction - Written assignments - Peer assessment

Writing

Orthography - Arranging words and writing texts about family
Orthography - Displaying writing and analysing legibility

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Arrange words to form grammatically correct sentences
- Write simple texts introducing family members
- Appreciate the importance of correct word order in Chinese

- Showcase written work for peer feedback
- Analyse how legibility affects understanding
- Acknowledge the importance of writing legibly for effective communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Arrange the set of words in Chinese characters to form grammatically correct sentences
- Write simple texts introducing their nuclear and extended family members, stating their title, age, nationality, residence, profession, and place of work
- Use picture prompts to write short descriptions about their family members
- Review sentence structure for accuracy

- Showcase their writings on the class noticeboard for feedback
- Look at examples of neatly and poorly written character texts and discuss how legibility affects understanding
- Revise writing based on feedback received
- Create a personal writing portfolio

How do you construct grammatically correct sentences in Chinese?
How does legibility affect the understanding of written Chinese?

- Word cards
- Picture prompts
- Writing materials
- Notebooks
- Digital devices

- Class noticeboard
- Sample texts (neat and poor)
- Portfolio folders
- Feedback forms
- Digital devices

- Sentence construction - Written assignments - Peer assessment
- Display assessment - Peer feedback - Portfolio assessment

Writing

Orthography - Displaying writing and analysing legibility

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Showcase written work for peer feedback
- Analyse how legibility affects understanding
- Acknowledge the importance of writing legibly for effective communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Showcase their writings on the class noticeboard for feedback
- Look at examples of neatly and poorly written character texts and discuss how legibility affects understanding
- Revise writing based on feedback received
- Create a personal writing portfolio

How does legibility affect the understanding of written Chinese?

- Class noticeboard
- Sample texts (neat and poor)
- Portfolio folders
- Feedback forms
- Digital devices

- Display assessment - Peer feedback - Portfolio assessment

Grammar

Word Classes - Using demonstrative pronouns 这 and 那 as attributives

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify demonstrative pronouns 这 and 那 in texts
- Use 这 and 那 correctly when talking about family members
- Appreciate the role of demonstrative pronouns in communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read a short passage and underline the demonstrative pronouns 这 and 那
- Talk about nuclear and extended family members using 这 and 那
- Construct sentences using demonstrative pronouns correctly
- Practise using 这 and 那 in varied contexts

How can you use demonstrative pronouns effectively in communication?

- Reading passages
- Flashcards
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Coursebooks

- Identification exercises - Sentence construction - Oral practice

Grammar

Word Classes - Using demonstrative pronouns 这 and 那 as attributives

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify demonstrative pronouns 这 and 那 in texts
- Use 这 and 那 correctly when talking about family members
- Appreciate the role of demonstrative pronouns in communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read a short passage and underline the demonstrative pronouns 这 and 那
- Talk about nuclear and extended family members using 这 and 那
- Construct sentences using demonstrative pronouns correctly
- Practise using 这 and 那 in varied contexts

How can you use demonstrative pronouns effectively in communication?

- Reading passages
- Flashcards
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Coursebooks

- Identification exercises - Sentence construction - Oral practice

Grammar

Word Classes - Using demonstrative pronouns 这 and 那 as attributives
Word Classes - Using the adverb 都 correctly

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify demonstrative pronouns 这 and 那 in texts
- Use 这 and 那 correctly when talking about family members
- Appreciate the role of demonstrative pronouns in communication

- Research appropriate situations to use 都
- Place the adverb 都 in correct positions in sentences
- Value accurate adverb placement for clear communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read a short passage and underline the demonstrative pronouns 这 and 那
- Talk about nuclear and extended family members using 这 and 那
- Construct sentences using demonstrative pronouns correctly
- Practise using 这 and 那 in varied contexts

- Research online or offline on the appropriate situations to use 都 and construct correct sentences
- Place the adverb 都 in the correct position in sentences
- Identify common errors in 都 placement and correct them
- Create sentences about family using 都 appropriately

How can you use demonstrative pronouns effectively in communication?
Why is correct placement of the adverb 都 important in Chinese sentences?

- Reading passages
- Flashcards
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Coursebooks

- Online resources
- Grammar guides
- Worksheets
- Digital devices
- Coursebooks

- Identification exercises - Sentence construction - Oral practice
- Research tasks - Sentence construction - Error correction

Grammar

Word Classes - Using the adverb 都 correctly

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Research appropriate situations to use 都
- Place the adverb 都 in correct positions in sentences
- Value accurate adverb placement for clear communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Research online or offline on the appropriate situations to use 都 and construct correct sentences
- Place the adverb 都 in the correct position in sentences
- Identify common errors in 都 placement and correct them
- Create sentences about family using 都 appropriately

Why is correct placement of the adverb 都 important in Chinese sentences?

- Online resources
- Grammar guides
- Worksheets
- Digital devices
- Coursebooks

- Research tasks - Sentence construction - Error correction

Grammar

Word Classes - Using sentence structures 是不是? and 是吗?

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Differentiate between sentence structures 是不是? and 是吗?
- Compose dialogues using the sentence structures correctly
- Show confidence in using question structures in conversations

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Work collaboratively to compose a dialogue using the sentence structures 是不是? and 是吗?
- Practise asking and answering questions using both structures
- Role-play conversations using the sentence structures
- Discuss when to use each structure appropriately

When do we use 是不是? and 是吗? in Chinese conversations?

- Dialogue templates
- Flashcards
- Digital devices
- Role-play scenarios
- Coursebooks

- Dialogue composition - Role plays - Peer assessment

Grammar

Word Classes - Using sentence structures 是不是? and 是吗?

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Differentiate between sentence structures 是不是? and 是吗?
- Compose dialogues using the sentence structures correctly
- Show confidence in using question structures in conversations

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Work collaboratively to compose a dialogue using the sentence structures 是不是? and 是吗?
- Practise asking and answering questions using both structures
- Role-play conversations using the sentence structures
- Discuss when to use each structure appropriately

When do we use 是不是? and 是吗? in Chinese conversations?

- Dialogue templates
- Flashcards
- Digital devices
- Role-play scenarios
- Coursebooks

- Dialogue composition - Role plays - Peer assessment

Grammar

Word Classes - Using sentence structures 是不是? and 是吗?
Word Classes - Identifying and correcting grammar errors

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Differentiate between sentence structures 是不是? and 是吗?
- Compose dialogues using the sentence structures correctly
- Show confidence in using question structures in conversations

- Identify grammar errors in sample sentences
- Correct errors using knowledge of word classes and structures
- Value the importance of using pronouns, adverbs and sentence structures accurately

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Work collaboratively to compose a dialogue using the sentence structures 是不是? and 是吗?
- Practise asking and answering questions using both structures
- Role-play conversations using the sentence structures
- Discuss when to use each structure appropriately

- Look at sample sentences, identify the grammar errors, and work collaboratively to correct the errors
- Discuss common mistakes in using demonstrative pronouns, adverbs and sentence structures
- Identify the challenges they face when using the selected word classes and share with peers for feedback
- Create a grammar reference guide for personal use

When do we use 是不是? and 是吗? in Chinese conversations?
How can identifying grammar errors help improve communication?

- Dialogue templates
- Flashcards
- Digital devices
- Role-play scenarios
- Coursebooks

- Error-filled sentences
- Grammar guides
- Notebooks
- Digital devices
- Feedback forms

- Dialogue composition - Role plays - Peer assessment
- Error correction - Peer feedback - Portfolio assessment

Grammar

Word Classes - Identifying and correcting grammar errors

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify grammar errors in sample sentences
- Correct errors using knowledge of word classes and structures
- Value the importance of using pronouns, adverbs and sentence structures accurately

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Look at sample sentences, identify the grammar errors, and work collaboratively to correct the errors
- Discuss common mistakes in using demonstrative pronouns, adverbs and sentence structures
- Identify the challenges they face when using the selected word classes and share with peers for feedback
- Create a grammar reference guide for personal use

How can identifying grammar errors help improve communication?

- Error-filled sentences
- Grammar guides
- Notebooks
- Digital devices
- Feedback forms

- Error correction - Peer feedback - Portfolio assessment