SOCIAL LIFE

Listening and Speaking
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

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
- Word cards
- Charts
- Audio recordings

- Oral questions - Observation - 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 - 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
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

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 passages
- Timers
- Digital devices
- Coursebooks

- Reading aloud - Pronunciation tests - 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
Writing

Reading Aloud - Recording reading to track progress
Orthography - Writing basic strokes of Chinese characters

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

- 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:

- 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

Why is it important to track and reflect on reading progress?

- Recording devices
- Digital devices
- Portfolio folders
- Self-assessment rubrics
- Audio files
- Stroke charts
- Writing guides
- Practice sheets
- Writing brushes/pens

- Recording assessment - Portfolio assessment - Self-assessment

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
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

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

- Sentence construction - Written assignments - Peer 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 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?
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

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

- Dialogue composition - Role plays - Peer assessment

MY ENVIRONMENT

Listening and Speaking

Phonological Awareness - Combining syllables to form disyllabic words for home items

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

- Combine individual syllables to form disyllabic words related to items at home
- Pronounce disyllabic words accurately with correct tones
- Show interest in learning vocabulary related to home environment

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Combine individual syllables related to items and places at home to form disyllabic words and say them aloud
- Sort word cards related to home items and place them into groups of disyllabic words (e.g. 厨房、客厅、卧室、桌子、厕所、椅子、床、电视、冰箱)
- Say each word aloud and explain its meaning
- Create flashcards with disyllabic words for home items

Why is tone and sound discrimination important for effective communication?

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

- Oral questions - Word formation - Observation

Listening and Speaking

Phonological Awareness - Listening and repeating vocabulary with tone accuracy
Phonological Awareness - Using the syllable dividing mark correctly

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

- Listen to audio clips and identify tone patterns in vocabulary
- Repeat vocabulary focusing on accurate tone production
- Appreciate the importance of tones in conveying meaning

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Listen to an audio clip and repeat the vocabulary focusing on sound and tone discrimination
- Identify tones in words related to home items
- Practise tone pairs and tone combinations
- Record and compare pronunciation with model audio

How do tones affect the meaning of Chinese words?

- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Tone charts
- Recording devices
- Flashcards
- Pinyin charts
- Word lists
- Coursebooks

- Listening exercises - Pronunciation tests - Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking

Phonological Awareness - Pronouncing words with retroflex final

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

- Identify and pronounce words with retroflex final accurately
- Distinguish between standard and retroflex pronunciations
- Appreciate regional variations in Chinese pronunciation

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Say words with the retroflex final using the correct tones (e.g. 花儿、门儿 etc.)
- Listen to examples of retroflex finals and repeat
- Identify words in texts that use retroflex finals
- Practise natural usage of retroflex finals in sentences

How does the retroflex final change word pronunciation in Chinese?

- Audio recordings
- Retroflex word lists
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Coursebooks

- Pronunciation tests - Listening exercises - Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking

Phonological Awareness - Asking and responding about location and direction
Phonological Awareness - Practising with tongue twisters and addressing challenges

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

- Ask and respond to questions about location of items at home
- Use direction words accurately with correct pronunciation
- Show confidence in communicating about locations

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Take turns asking and responding to questions about the location and direction of items and places at home (e.g. 电视在哪儿? 电视在桌子上。)
- Describe the location and directions of various items and places at home using 上、下、里、旁边 etc.
- Evaluate peers' tone accuracy when describing locations
- Create dialogue scripts about home item locations

How can you describe the location of items using Chinese direction words?

- Pictures of rooms
- Location word cards
- Digital devices
- Audio recordings
- Flashcards
- Online resources
- Tongue twister texts
- Recording devices
- Notebooks

- Dialogues - Oral presentations - Peer assessment

Reading

Reading Fluency - Identifying vocabulary related to location and direction

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

- Identify key vocabulary and phrases related to location and direction
- Highlight relevant vocabulary in reading texts
- Show interest in building vocabulary for describing environments

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read a short text and highlight vocabulary and phrases related to the location and direction of items and places at home (e.g. 上、下、里、旁边 etc.)
- Create vocabulary lists from reading passages
- Categorise vocabulary by type (prepositions, nouns, verbs)
- Use highlighted vocabulary in new sentences

What strategies can you use to identify key vocabulary and phrases in a reading text?

- Reading passages
- Highlighters
- Vocabulary notebooks
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Vocabulary identification - Written assignments - Observation

Reading

Reading Fluency - Matching direction and location vocabulary with items

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

- Match vocabulary on directions and locations with corresponding items
- Comprehend spatial relationships in texts
- Appreciate the importance of vocabulary in understanding descriptions

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Match vocabulary on directions and locations with corresponding items in a home setting
- Complete matching exercises using pictures and words
- Verify matches by reading descriptive sentences
- Create matching games for peer practice

How does matching vocabulary help improve reading comprehension?

- Matching cards
- Pictures of home items
- Worksheets
- Digital devices
- Flashcards

- Matching exercises - Comprehension tests - Peer games

Reading

Reading Fluency - Reading aloud with appropriate intonation, stress and rhythm
Reading Fluency - Reading descriptions for peer feedback

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

- Read aloud texts with appropriate intonation
- Apply correct stress patterns when reading
- Value expressive reading for effective communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Collaboratively read aloud texts describing directions and locations of items and places at home with appropriate intonation, stress, and rhythm
- Practise emphasis on key words and phrases
- Listen to model readings and imitate patterns
- Record reading for self-evaluation

Why is reading with appropriate intonation, stress, and rhythm important?

- Reading passages
- Audio recordings
- Recording devices
- Digital devices
- Rubrics
- Evaluation rubrics
- Feedback forms
- Notebooks

- Reading aloud - Recording assessment - Peer assessment

Reading

Reading Fluency - Reading dialogues for giving and following directions

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

- Simulate reading dialogues about giving and following directions
- Read with appropriate expression for different roles
- Show confidence in reading dialogues aloud

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Simulate reading dialogues, giving and following directions to locate items and places in a house
- Read aloud a passage about a home layout to guide peers in arranging items on a diagram
- Switch roles and practise both asking and responding
- Evaluate clarity and effectiveness of directions given

How can reading dialogues help improve communication skills?

- Dialogue scripts
- Home layout diagrams
- Digital devices
- Flashcards
- Charts

- Dialogue reading - Comprehension tasks - Peer assessment

Reading
Writing

Reading Fluency - Performing skits describing home placement
Orthography - Using character guides to identify mistakes

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

- Perform short skits or readers' theatre about home items
- Use expression and confidence when reading aloud
- Exhibit enthusiasm for reading varied texts fluently

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Perform a short skit or readers' theatre describing the placement of items in a home using expression and confidence
- Prepare scripts collaboratively
- Practise with appropriate gestures and expressions
- Present to class and receive feedback

How does readers' theatre enhance reading fluency and expression?

- Scripts
- Performance space
- Props
- Digital devices
- Rubrics
- Character guides
- Model texts
- Practice sheets
- Error logs
- Digital devices

- Performance assessment - Peer assessment - Self-reflection

Writing

Orthography - Playing matching games to form characters

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

- Match strokes in correct order to form complete characters
- Understand the logic of stroke order rules
- Value collaborative learning in mastering character writing

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Collaboratively play a matching game by pairing strokes in the correct order to form complete characters
- Compete in teams to form characters quickly and accurately
- Verify completed characters against models
- Create new matching games for additional practice

How can games help reinforce correct stroke order?

- Stroke cards
- Matching game materials
- Character charts
- Digital devices
- Timers

- Game participation - Character formation - Peer assessment

Writing

Orthography - Arranging characters to form correct sentences
Orthography - Writing texts describing location and direction

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

- Arrange characters to form grammatically correct sentences
- Write sentences describing locations accurately
- Appreciate the importance of word order in Chinese

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Arrange the characters given to form grammatically correct sentences (e.g. 沙发在客厅里)
- Check sentence structure for accuracy
- Write multiple sentences about home item locations
- Exchange sentences with peers for verification

How do you arrange Chinese characters to form meaningful sentences?

- Character cards
- Sentence templates
- Notebooks
- Digital devices
- Worksheets
- Picture prompts
- Writing materials
- Rubrics

- Sentence construction - Written assignments - Peer review

Writing

Orthography - Organising writing clubs and keeping practice journals

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

- Participate in writing clubs to foster character writing appreciation
- Keep journals documenting character writing practice
- Value reflective practice in improving writing skills

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Organise a writing club to foster appreciation and enthusiasm for writing characters accurately in the school community
- Keep a journal of their character writing practice to reflect on their improvement
- Share their favourite texts with peers for feedback
- Set personal writing goals and track progress

Why is reflective practice important in learning Chinese character writing?

- Club materials
- Journals
- Writing samples
- Digital devices
- Feedback forms

- Journal assessment - Club participation - Self-reflection

Writing

Orthography - Watching videos and appreciating character writing

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

- Watch video clips on Chinese characters and appreciate their beauty
- Understand cultural significance of Chinese calligraphy
- Show enthusiasm for continuous improvement in writing

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Watch a video clip on Chinese characters to inspire an appreciation for the beauty of writing characters
- Discuss artistic elements of Chinese calligraphy
- Practise basic calligraphy strokes
- Create a display showcasing best character writing

How does understanding the beauty of Chinese characters enhance writing motivation?

- Video clips
- Digital devices
- Calligraphy materials
- Display boards
- Writing samples

- Observation - Discussion - Display assessment

Grammar

Word Classes - Understanding and using the preposition 在
Word Classes - Using the interrogative pronoun 哪儿

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

- Identify the preposition 在 in sentences about location
- Understand the function of 在 in expressing position
- Show interest in learning prepositions for describing locations

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Match items with their location based on the descriptions using 在
- Identify 在 in reading passages
- Discuss the meaning and function of 在
- Create example sentences using 在

How does the preposition 在 help express location in Chinese?

- Reading passages
- Flashcards
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Worksheets
- Classroom items
- Role-play scenarios

- Identification exercises - Sentence construction - Oral practice

Grammar

Word Classes - Building sentences with 在 and 哪儿

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

- Construct complete sentences using 在 and 哪儿
- Combine preposition and interrogative pronoun accurately
- Value correct grammar in clear communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Work together to construct sentences using the preposition 在 and interrogative pronoun 哪儿 (e.g. 电视在哪儿? 电视在桌子上。)
- Create question and answer sentence pairs
- Practise sentence patterns with various home items
- Check sentences for grammatical accuracy

How can prepositions and interrogative pronouns help to give positions and directions?

- Sentence templates
- Flashcards
- Digital devices
- Worksheets
- Charts

- Sentence construction - Written assignments - Peer review

Grammar

Word Classes - Writing paragraphs describing home item locations
Word Classes - Using maps to practise location questions and answers

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

- Write short paragraphs describing item locations at home
- Use 在 and 哪儿 correctly in extended writing
- Show confidence in describing locations in written Chinese

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Write short paragraphs describing the location and direction of various items and places at home using interrogative pronouns and prepositions for peer feedback
- Include multiple sentences with varied items
- Ensure logical paragraph structure
- Exchange paragraphs for peer review

How do you write descriptive paragraphs about locations in Chinese?

- Writing materials
- Picture prompts
- Notebooks
- Digital devices
- Rubrics
- Simple maps
- Flashcards
- Worksheets
- Charts

- Paragraph writing - Peer feedback - Portfolio assessment

Grammar

Word Classes - Identifying errors and completing sentences

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

- Fill in blanks with appropriate prepositions and interrogative pronouns
- Identify correct and incorrect usage of 在 and 哪儿
- Recognise the importance of using prepositions and interrogative pronouns correctly

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions and interrogative pronouns
- Look at the sentences and identify where the prepositions and interrogative pronouns have been used appropriately and inappropriately
- Correct errors in given sentences
- Create a grammar reference guide for 在 and 哪儿

How can identifying grammar errors help improve accuracy in using prepositions?

- Gap-fill exercises
- Error-filled sentences
- Worksheets
- Digital devices
- Grammar guides

- Gap filling - Error correction - Written tests