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

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

- Dialogues - Oral presentations - Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Phonological Awareness - Practising with tongue twisters and addressing challenges
Reading Fluency - Identifying vocabulary related to location and direction

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

- Research and practise tongue twisters to improve pronunciation
- Identify personal challenges with sound and tone discrimination
- Value collaborative learning in addressing pronunciation difficulties

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Safely and collaboratively research online for a tongue twister and practise reciting it to improve sound and tone discrimination
- Collaboratively and honestly discuss the challenges they face with sound and tone discrimination
- Suggest possible solutions for pronunciation challenges
- Create a personal improvement plan for pronunciation

What strategies can help overcome challenges in sound and tone discrimination?

- Online resources
- Digital devices
- Tongue twister texts
- Recording devices
- Notebooks
- Reading passages
- Highlighters
- Vocabulary notebooks
- Charts

- Tongue twister recitation - Self-assessment - Peer feedback

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

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

- Reading aloud - Recording assessment - Peer assessment

Reading

Reading Fluency - Reading descriptions for peer feedback

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

- Read descriptions clearly for peer evaluation
- Provide honest and constructive feedback on reading
- Appreciate the value of peer feedback in improving reading skills

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Take turns reading descriptions of the location of items and places in a house for honest and constructive peer feedback on the use of intonation, stress, and rhythm
- Use evaluation criteria to assess peers' reading
- Discuss specific areas for improvement
- Implement feedback in subsequent readings

How can peer feedback improve reading fluency?

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

- Peer assessment - Feedback sessions - Observation

Reading

Reading Fluency - Reading dialogues for giving and following directions
Reading Fluency - Performing skits describing home placement

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
- Scripts
- Performance space
- Props
- Rubrics

- Dialogue reading - Comprehension tasks - Peer assessment

Writing

Orthography - Using character guides to identify mistakes

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

- Compare written characters against correct models
- Identify mistakes in stroke order and character formation
- Show commitment to improving character writing accuracy

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use the character guides given to compare their work against correct models and identify mistakes on use of 上、下、里、旁边 etc.
- Mark errors and note correct forms
- Rewrite characters with corrections
- Create a personal error log for reference

What strategies can help improve accuracy in stroke order and character formation?

- Character guides
- Model texts
- Practice sheets
- Error logs
- Digital devices

- Error identification - Character writing - Self-assessment

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

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

- Paragraph writing - Peer feedback - Portfolio assessment

Grammar

Word Classes - Using maps to practise location questions and answers

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

- Use simple maps to answer questions about locations
- Navigate spatial information using Chinese
- Appreciate practical applications of location grammar

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use the simple map given to answer questions about the locations of various places utilising the preposition and interrogative pronoun collaboratively
- Identify places on maps and describe their locations
- Create questions based on map information
- Guide peers to locations using Chinese directions

How can maps help practise location vocabulary and grammar?

- Simple maps
- Flashcards
- Digital devices
- Worksheets
- Charts

- Map exercises - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Grammar
Listening and Speaking

Word Classes - Identifying errors and completing sentences
Oral Presentation - Learning vocabulary for tourist attractions and unique features

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
- Audio recordings
- Flashcards
- Pictures of attractions
- Charts

- Gap filling - Error correction - Written tests

TOURISM

Listening and Speaking

Oral Presentation - Describing tourist attractions from pictures

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

- Describe tourist attractions displayed in pictures accurately
- Use acquired vocabulary to talk about unique features
- Appreciate the diversity of tourist attractions

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Look at pictures and describe the tourist attractions and destinations displayed collaboratively
- Use descriptive vocabulary to explain features of attractions
- Compare different tourist destinations
- Present descriptions to peers for feedback

What vocabulary is useful for describing tourist attractions?

- Pictures of attractions
- Flashcards
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Vocabulary lists

- Oral descriptions - Peer assessment - Observation

Listening and Speaking

Oral Presentation - Making coherent presentations using cue cards

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

- Make coherent presentations about tourist attractions using cues
- Organise information logically in oral presentations
- Value clear organisation in effective communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Take turns to pick cards with cues about various tourist attractions and make a coherent presentation (e.g. 内罗毕国家公园: 1. 有很多动物、比如狮子、长颈鹿、斑马 2. 在内罗毕市内)
- Structure presentations with introduction, body and conclusion
- Use transition words for logical flow
- Receive feedback on coherence and organisation

How can you organise information for a coherent oral presentation?

- Cue cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Presentation rubrics
- Flashcards

- Oral presentations - Peer assessment - Self-reflection

Listening and Speaking

Oral Presentation - Telling stories about tourist destinations using non-verbal cues
Oral Presentation - Undertaking virtual tours and presenting research

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

- Tell stories about visited tourist destinations using appropriate non-verbal cues
- Demonstrate fluency when narrating travel experiences
- Acknowledge the importance of non-verbal communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use pictures to tell a story about a tourist destination they visited for peers to give feedback on the use of non-verbal cues and fluency
- Incorporate gestures, facial expressions and body language
- Maintain eye contact with audience
- Adjust pace and volume for effect

How do non-verbal cues enhance storytelling about travel experiences?

- Pictures
- Recording devices
- Digital devices
- Feedback forms
- Rubrics
- Internet access
- Virtual tour platforms
- Research materials
- Presentation rubrics

- Storytelling assessment - Peer feedback - Observation

Reading

Reading Fluency - Reading words and phrases about tourist attractions

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

- Read words and phrases about tourist attractions with correct pronunciation
- Pronounce Chinese characters and Pinyin accurately
- Show confidence in reading tourism vocabulary aloud

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Look at flashcards of tourist attractions and unique features with characters and corresponding Pinyin and read the words and phrases aloud (e.g. 河、山、博物馆、动物保护区、动物园、沙漠 etc.)
- Practise reading with correct tones
- Match characters with their Pinyin
- Record and evaluate own pronunciation

How can you improve reading fluency when learning tourism vocabulary?

- Flashcards
- Pinyin charts
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Recording devices

- Reading aloud - Pronunciation tests - Self-assessment

Reading

Reading Fluency - Arranging story sequences and reading aloud

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

- Arrange jumbled-up story sequence cards in correct order
- Read sequenced stories aloud with fluency
- Appreciate the importance of logical sequence in narratives

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Collaboratively arrange jumbled-up story sequence cards on tourist attractions and unique features in the correct order and read aloud
- Identify clue words that indicate sequence
- Practise reading the arranged story smoothly
- Discuss how sequence affects comprehension

Why is understanding sequence important when reading about tourist destinations?

- Sequence cards
- Story texts
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Worksheets

- Sequencing activities - Reading aloud - Peer assessment

Reading

Reading Fluency - Reading with proper articulation and expression

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

- Repeat key sentences for proper articulation
- Read texts with appropriate tone, facial expression and gestures
- Value expressive reading for audience engagement

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Repeat the key sentences from the text several times for proper articulation
- Role-play reading aloud texts related to tourist attractions and unique features with the appropriate tone, facial expression, and gestures for different emotions
- Practise varying expression for different text types
- Record expressive reading for evaluation

How does expressive reading enhance comprehension and engagement?

- Reading texts
- Recording devices
- Digital devices
- Rubrics
- Role-play guides

- Articulation practice - Role-play assessment - Recording evaluation

Reading

Reading Fluency - Reviewing peers' reading and providing feedback
Reading Fluency - Reading passages and summarising key details

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

- Review peers' reading using specific criteria
- Provide constructive feedback on reading performance
- Appreciate the role of feedback in improving reading skills

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Work together to review peers' reading and give constructive feedback
- Use evaluation rubrics to assess pronunciation, fluency and expression
- Discuss specific strengths and areas for improvement
- Implement feedback in subsequent reading practice

How can peer review help improve reading fluency?

- Evaluation rubrics
- Feedback forms
- Reading passages
- Digital devices
- Notebooks
- Comprehension questions
- Notebooks
- Summary templates

- Peer assessment - Feedback sessions - Observation

Writing

Writing Mechanics - Matching words to correct Pinyin and characters

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

- Listen to recordings and match words to correct Pinyin and characters
- Spell Pinyin accurately for tourism vocabulary
- Show interest in accurate Pinyin spelling

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Listen to a recording related to unique features and tourist attractions and match the words to their correct Pinyin and characters
- Practise writing Pinyin with correct tone marks
- Verify spelling against reference materials
- Create vocabulary cards with Pinyin and characters

Why is accurate Pinyin spelling important in learning Chinese?

- Audio recordings
- Matching worksheets
- Pinyin guides
- Digital devices
- Vocabulary cards

- Matching exercises - Spelling tests - Observation

Writing

Writing Mechanics - Filling blanks and punctuating sentences correctly

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

- Fill in blanks with correct Pinyin
- Punctuate sentences correctly using Chinese punctuation marks
- Value the importance of punctuation in written communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Fill in the blanks with the correct Pinyin and punctuate the sentences correctly (e.g. Dōngfēi Dàliègǔ zài Fēizhōu)
- Identify Chinese full stops (。) and commas (，)
- Practise using punctuation in various sentences
- Compare Chinese and English punctuation marks

Why is punctuation important in writing Chinese sentences?

- Worksheets
- Punctuation guides
- Digital devices
- Sample texts
- Notebooks

- Gap filling - Punctuation exercises - Written assignments

Writing

Writing Mechanics - Researching attractions and writing punctuated sentences
Writing Mechanics - Inserting missing punctuation and correcting errors

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

- Research unique features and tourist attractions in Kenya and China
- Write well-punctuated sentences about favourite attractions
- Appreciate the connection between research and writing

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Research online or from various sources unique features and tourist attractions in Kenya and China
- Write well-punctuated sentences about their favourite attraction
- Use proper Chinese punctuation throughout
- Share sentences with peers for feedback

How does research enhance writing about tourist destinations?

- Online resources
- Reference materials
- Digital devices
- Notebooks
- Punctuation guides
- Texts with missing punctuation
- Error-filled texts
- Worksheets
- Correction guides

- Research tasks - Written assignments - Peer feedback

Writing

Writing Mechanics - Using digital devices and designing posters

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

- Use digital devices to write about favourite attractions with correct punctuation
- Design posters for tourist attractions creatively
- Show enthusiasm for creative writing about tourism

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Safely use digital devices to write about their favourite attraction or unique feature and punctuate the text correctly
- Design a poster for a tourist attraction in Kenya and present it for peer feedback
- Include key information and attractive design elements
- Display posters for class appreciation

How can digital tools enhance writing about tourist attractions?

- Digital devices
- Poster materials
- Design software
- Display boards
- Rubrics

- Digital writing - Poster assessment - Peer feedback

Grammar

Word Classes - Understanding and using the conjunction 和

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

- Identify the conjunction 和 in texts about tourist attractions
- Understand the function of 和 in listing items
- Show interest in using conjunctions for effective communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Identify conjunctions in texts about tourist attractions
- Discuss the meaning and function of 和
- Find examples of 和 in reading passages
- Create example sentences using 和

How does the conjunction 和 help connect ideas in Chinese sentences?

- Reading passages
- Flashcards
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Worksheets

- Identification exercises - Oral questions - Observation

Grammar

Word Classes - Using 和 to list multiple tourist attractions
Word Classes - Using the 是...的 structure for emphasis

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

- Use conjunction 和 to list multiple tourist attractions in sentences
- Connect nouns and phrases correctly using 和
- Appreciate the role of conjunctions in sentence fluency

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use conjunction 和 to list multiple tourist attractions in sentences
- Practise connecting two or more items with 和
- Write sentences listing attractions in Kenya and China
- Compare usage of 和 with English conjunctions

When and how do we use 和 to list items in Chinese?

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

- Sentence construction - Written assignments - Peer review

Grammar

Word Classes - Completing sentences and writing paragraphs about tourism

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

- Complete sentences with appropriate conjunctions and structures
- Write short paragraphs about tourist destinations using grammar points
- Show confidence in applying grammar in extended writing

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Complete sentences with appropriate conjunctions and structures
- Write short paragraphs about tourist destinations using 和 and 是...的
- Ensure logical flow and correct grammar usage
- Exchange paragraphs with peers for review

How can you apply grammar points effectively in writing about tourism?

- Worksheets
- Writing materials
- Digital devices
- Rubrics
- Notebooks

- Gap filling - Paragraph writing - Peer assessment

Grammar

Word Classes - Discussing challenges and reviewing grammar usage

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

- Identify personal challenges in using selected grammar points
- Discuss strategies for addressing grammar difficulties
- Value collaborative learning in improving grammar accuracy

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Discuss challenges in using the selected grammar points with peers
- Share strategies for overcoming difficulties
- Create a grammar reference guide for 和 and 是...的
- Practise with additional exercises for reinforcement

What strategies can help overcome challenges in using conjunctions and sentence structures?

- Notebooks
- Grammar guides
- Digital devices
- Practice worksheets
- Feedback forms

- Discussion participation - Self-assessment - Portfolio assessment

HEALTH

Listening and Speaking

Oral Presentations - Analysing images of emotions and describing feelings

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

- Analyse images of different emotions and describe possible feelings
- Use appropriate vocabulary to express states and feelings
- Show interest in understanding emotional expressions

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Analyse images of different emotions and describe the possible feelings or states they represent
- Identify facial expressions associated with various health states
- Match emotions with appropriate Chinese vocabulary
- Discuss how emotions relate to health conditions

How can you make an oral presentation more engaging when describing emotions?

- Emotion images
- Flashcards
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Vocabulary lists

- Image analysis - Oral descriptions - Observation

Listening and Speaking

Oral Presentations - Mimicking symptoms for peers to guess conditions
Oral Presentations - Using verbal and non-verbal cues to express health state

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

- Mimic symptoms while peers guess and describe conditions
- Use appropriate phrases to describe health conditions
- Appreciate the use of non-verbal cues in health communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Mimic symptoms while peers guess and describe the conditions or diseases using appropriate phrases
- Use gestures and facial expressions to convey symptoms
- Learn vocabulary for common symptoms and conditions
- Provide accurate descriptions of guessed conditions

What strategies can help you communicate health symptoms effectively?

- Symptom cards
- Flashcards
- Digital devices
- Health vocabulary lists
- Charts
- Health vocabulary cards
- Feedback forms
- Charts
- Recording devices

- Guessing games - Oral descriptions - Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking

Oral Presentations - Describing symptoms using effective presentation skills

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

- Describe symptoms or health conditions from flashcards effectively
- Apply key elements of oral presentations to health topics
- Show confidence in presenting health information

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Work collaboratively to describe symptoms or health conditions from flashcards while applying effective oral presentation skills
- Organise descriptions logically with clear introduction and details
- Use appropriate medical vocabulary
- Present with clarity and appropriate pace

What makes an effective oral presentation about health conditions?

- Symptom flashcards
- Presentation rubrics
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Health vocabulary lists

- Flashcard presentations - Peer assessment - Self-reflection

Listening and Speaking

Oral Presentations - Role-playing conversations between patients and doctors

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

- Role-play conversations between patients and doctors effectively
- Use clear verbal expressions and non-verbal cues in medical scenarios
- Appreciate the importance of clear communication in healthcare

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Role-play a conversation between a patient and a doctor using clear verbal expressions and non-verbal cues
- Practise asking about symptoms and giving advice
- Use appropriate register for medical consultations
- Switch roles to experience both perspectives

How can clear communication improve doctor-patient interactions?

- Role-play scripts
- Medical vocabulary cards
- Digital devices
- Props
- Rubrics

- Role-play assessment - Peer feedback - Observation

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Oral Presentations - Asking questions and discussing communication strategies
Reading for Information - Extracting key ideas from health-related texts

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

- Ask and respond to questions expressing state of health effectively
- Discuss strategies for communicating health concerns
- Value effective communication skills for health advocacy

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Ask and respond clearly to questions expressing one's state of health effectively in turns
- Discuss strategies to effectively communicate their health concerns
- Present findings on effective health communication
- Create a guide for communicating with healthcare providers

What strategies can help you communicate your health concerns effectively?

- Question templates
- Discussion guides
- Digital devices
- Notebooks
- Presentation materials
- Health-related texts
- Highlighters
- Worksheets

- Q&A practice - Discussion participation - Presentation assessment

Reading

Reading for Information - Highlighting and reading symptoms of diseases

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

- Highlight and read aloud symptoms of common diseases accurately
- Build vocabulary related to disease symptoms
- Appreciate the importance of accurate pronunciation in medical contexts

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Highlight and read aloud symptoms of common diseases in turns
- Practise pronunciation of medical vocabulary
- Match symptoms with corresponding diseases
- Create symptom vocabulary cards

Why is accurate reading of medical terms important?

- Health texts
- Highlighters
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Flashcards

- Reading aloud - Vocabulary building - Peer assessment

Reading

Reading for Information - Skimming texts to identify disease names

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

- Skim texts to identify names of different diseases quickly
- Recognise Chinese characters for common diseases
- Value skimming as an efficient reading strategy

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Skim texts to identify the names of different diseases (e.g. 艾滋病、癌症、霍乱、疟疾、肺痨、黄热病、伤寒、精神病 etc.)
- Practise rapid identification of disease names
- Create a disease vocabulary list with characters and Pinyin
- Time skimming exercises to improve speed

How does skimming help locate specific health information quickly?

- Health texts
- Timer
- Disease vocabulary lists
- Digital devices
- Worksheets

- Timed skimming - Vocabulary tests - Observation

Reading

Reading for Information - Scanning texts for specific health information

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

- Scan texts on health advice to locate specific information
- Answer comprehension questions based on scanned information
- Appreciate scanning as a targeted reading strategy

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Scan a text on health advice for a patient to locate specific information and answer comprehension questions (多喝水、打针、照片子、X光、检查、吃药)
- Practise locating key terms rapidly
- Answer questions based on scanned details
- Compare scanning effectiveness with different text types

When is scanning more effective than reading word by word?

- Health advice texts
- Comprehension questions
- Digital devices
- Worksheets
- Timer

- Scanning exercises - Comprehension tests - Self-assessment

Reading

Reading for Information - Researching ways to promote personal health
Reading for Information - Sharing research findings using collaborative platforms

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

- Research online or offline about ways to promote personal health
- Evaluate reliability of health information sources
- Show responsibility for personal health and wellbeing

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Research online or offline about ways to promote personal health and wellbeing
- Identify credible sources of health information
- Take notes on key health promotion strategies
- Organise findings for presentation

How can you evaluate health information from different sources?

- Online resources
- Reference materials
- Digital devices
- Notebooks
- Research guides
- Digital platforms
- Presentation materials
- Discussion guides
- Feedback forms

- Research tasks - Note-taking - Source evaluation

Writing

Creative Writing - Using health vocabulary to write meaningful texts

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

- Use vocabulary on health to write short, meaningful texts
- Construct coherent sentences about health topics
- Show interest in expressing health ideas in writing

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use vocabulary on health to write short, meaningful texts
- Incorporate new health vocabulary into sentences
- Ensure logical flow of ideas
- Share texts with peers for feedback

How can you use health vocabulary effectively in writing?

- Health vocabulary lists
- Writing materials
- Digital devices
- Notebooks
- Sample texts

- Written assignments - Peer feedback - Vocabulary use assessment

Writing

Creative Writing - Composing songs or poems on health themes

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

- Compose songs or poems collaboratively on health themes
- Express health messages creatively through poetry and song
- Appreciate creative writing as a tool for health education

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Compose songs or poems collaboratively on health themes (staying healthy, hygiene)
- Use rhyme and rhythm to create memorable health messages
- Incorporate health vocabulary meaningfully
- Perform compositions for the class

How can songs and poems help spread health awareness?

- Sample poems/songs
- Writing materials
- Digital devices
- Musical instruments (optional)
- Performance space

- Creative composition - Performance assessment - Peer feedback

Writing

Creative Writing - Creating charts on diseases, symptoms and prevention
Creative Writing - Documenting feelings and health experiences

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

- Create informational charts raising awareness of diseases
- Organise health information visually and clearly
- Value the role of informational writing in health education

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Work collaboratively to create informational charts raising awareness of diseases, symptoms, prevention and treatment
- Design clear and visually appealing layouts
- Include accurate health information
- Display charts for class appreciation

How can informational charts effectively communicate health messages?

- Chart materials
- Markers/colours
- Health information sources
- Digital devices
- Display boards
- Journals
- Writing materials
- Journal prompts
- Reflection guides

- Chart creation - Information accuracy - Design assessment

Writing

Creative Writing - Displaying texts on various platforms

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

- Display texts on various platforms to foster positive writing culture
- Share health writing with wider audiences
- Value the impact of sharing health messages through writing

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Display texts on various platforms to foster a positive writing culture
- Select best work for public display
- Use digital and physical platforms for sharing
- Receive and respond to feedback on displayed work

How can sharing writing foster a positive health communication culture?

- Display boards
- Digital platforms
- Digital devices
- Writing samples
- Feedback forms

- Display quality - Platform participation - Peer feedback

Grammar

Sentence Structures - Identifying and understanding the 被 passive structure

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

- Identify passive sentences using the 被 structure in texts
- Distinguish passive from active sentences
- Show interest in learning passive voice in Chinese

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Identify passive sentences using the 被 structure and distinguish them from active ones in texts related to expressing one's state of health
- Analyse the structure O + 被 + S + V + ...
- Compare passive and active sentence meanings
- Find examples in health-related texts

Why do you employ passive voice in communication?

- Health texts
- Grammar guides
- Digital devices
- Worksheets
- Charts

- Identification exercises - Sentence analysis - Oral questions

Grammar

Sentence Structures - Finding and using the 多 + Verb structure
Sentence Structures - Constructing sentences using 被 and 多 + V structures

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

- Read passages to find and highlight 多 + Verb structure usage
- Understand the function of 多 + V for suggestions
- Appreciate the use of this structure in health advice

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read a passage to find and highlight instances of the usage of 多 + Verb structure
- Discuss how 多 + V is used to give health suggestions
- Identify common verbs used with 多
- Create a list of 多 + V health expressions

How does the 多 + V structure help give health suggestions?

- Reading passages
- Highlighters
- Digital devices
- Grammar guides
- Worksheets
- Sentence templates
- Health scenarios
- Worksheets
- Grammar guides

- Identification exercises - Highlighting accuracy - Oral questions

Grammar

Sentence Structures - Rewriting active sentences into passive voice using 被

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

- Rewrite active sentences into passive voice using 被
- Transform sentence structures accurately
- Appreciate the different emphasis created by passive voice

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Rewrite the given active sentences into passive voice using 被 with peers
- Compare meaning and emphasis in both versions
- Practise with various health-related sentences
- Discuss when passive voice is preferred

When is it more appropriate to use passive voice in health communication?

- Active sentences
- Worksheets
- Digital devices
- Grammar guides
- Peer review forms

- Sentence transformation - Peer assessment - Written tests

Grammar

Sentence Structures - Writing texts and reflecting on grammar challenges

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

- Write short texts on health matters incorporating the sentence structures
- Reflect on personal challenges using the structures
- Value continuous improvement in grammar accuracy

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Write short texts on health matters affecting their community incorporating the given sentence structures
- Reflect on personal challenges on the use of the given sentence structures
- Discuss strategies for improvement with peers
- Create a personal grammar improvement plan

How can reflecting on grammar challenges help improve accuracy?

- Writing materials
- Reflection guides
- Digital devices
- Notebooks
- Peer discussion guides

- Written texts - Self-reflection - Peer discussion