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 - Blending syllables and rhyming words
Phonological Awareness - Composing and reciting poems about family

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

- 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:

- 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

- 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 does blending syllables help in learning Chinese vocabulary?
How can poetry help improve pronunciation and tone accuracy?

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

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

- Word formation exercises - Matching activities - Peer assessment
- 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

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 passages about family members fluently
Reading Aloud - Peer reviewing reading for expression and pronunciation

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
- Evaluation rubrics
- Feedback forms
- Recording devices

- Timed reading - Fluency assessment - Self-assessment

Reading

Reading Aloud - Recording reading to track progress

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

- Recording assessment - Portfolio assessment - Self-assessment

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 - 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 - 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 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

- 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

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

- 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:

- 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

- 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 help overcome challenges in sound and tone discrimination?
What strategies can you use to identify key vocabulary and phrases in a reading text?

- Online resources
- Digital devices
- Tongue twister texts
- Recording devices
- Notebooks

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

- Tongue twister recitation - Self-assessment - Peer feedback
- 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

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

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

- 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:

- 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

- 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

How does readers' theatre enhance reading fluency and expression?
What strategies can help improve accuracy in stroke order and character formation?

- Scripts
- Performance space
- Props
- Digital devices
- Rubrics

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

- Performance assessment - Peer assessment - Self-reflection
- Error identification - Character writing - Self-assessment

Writing

Orthography - Playing matching games to form characters
Orthography - Arranging characters to form correct sentences

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
- Character cards
- Sentence templates
- Notebooks
- Worksheets

- Game participation - Character formation - Peer assessment

Writing

Orthography - Writing texts describing location and direction

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

- Compose short texts describing item locations using pictures
- Write coherent descriptions of home environments
- Display a positive attitude towards writing in Chinese

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use the pictures to compose short, meaningful texts describing the location and direction of various items and places at home
- Include multiple location words in descriptions
- Ensure logical flow and coherence
- Share texts with peers for feedback

How can you improve your writing skills when describing locations?

- Picture prompts
- Writing materials
- Notebooks
- Digital devices
- Rubrics

- Descriptive writing - Peer feedback - Portfolio assessment

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

- Use the interrogative pronoun 哪儿 to ask about locations
- Form correct questions using 哪儿
- Appreciate the importance of interrogative pronouns in communication

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

- Follow directions to deduce the location of hidden items in the classroom using the preposition and interrogative pronoun
- Practise asking 在哪儿? questions
- Create question-answer pairs about item locations
- Role-play finding items using 哪儿 questions

How does the preposition 在 help express location in Chinese?
When and how do we use 哪儿 to ask about locations?

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

- Classroom items
- Flashcards
- Digital devices
- Role-play scenarios
- Worksheets

- Identification exercises - Sentence construction - Oral practice
- Question formation - Role plays - Peer assessment

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

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

TOURISM

Listening and Speaking

Oral Presentation - Learning vocabulary for tourist attractions and unique features
Oral Presentation - Describing tourist attractions from pictures
Oral Presentation - Making coherent presentations using cue cards

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

- Listen to and repeat vocabulary related to tourist attractions accurately
- Articulate words for unique features and tourist destinations clearly
- Show interest in learning vocabulary about tourism

- 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:

- Listen to an audio clip and repeat saying vocabulary related to unique features and tourist attractions (e.g. 河、山、博物馆、动物保护区、动物园、沙漠 etc.)
- Practise pronunciation of tourism vocabulary with correct tones
- Create flashcards with tourism vocabulary
- Match vocabulary with corresponding images

- 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

How does speaking clearly enhance effective communication about tourism?
What vocabulary is useful for describing tourist attractions?

- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Flashcards
- Pictures of attractions
- Charts
- Pictures of attractions
- Flashcards
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Vocabulary lists
- Cue cards
- Pictures
- Presentation rubrics
- Flashcards

- Oral questions - Pronunciation tests - Observation
- Oral descriptions - Peer assessment - Observation

Listening and Speaking

Oral Presentation - Telling stories about tourist destinations using non-verbal cues

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

- Storytelling assessment - Peer feedback - Observation

Listening and Speaking

Oral Presentation - Undertaking virtual tours and presenting research

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

- Undertake virtual tours of tourist destinations in Kenya and China
- Research and present information about local tourist attractions
- Show enthusiasm for exploring and sharing tourism knowledge

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Team up with peers to undertake an online or offline virtual tour of tourist destinations and unique features in Kenya and China
- Research a local tourist attraction of their choice
- Make a logical oral presentation for peer feedback
- Compare tourism features between Kenya and China

What can we learn from virtual tours about tourist destinations in Kenya and China?

- Digital devices
- Internet access
- Virtual tour platforms
- Research materials
- Presentation rubrics

- Research presentations - Virtual tour participation - Peer assessment

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
Reading Fluency - Reviewing peers' reading and providing feedback

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

- 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:

- 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

- 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 does expressive reading enhance comprehension and engagement?
How can peer review help improve reading fluency?

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

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

- Articulation practice - Role-play assessment - Recording evaluation
- Peer assessment - Feedback sessions - Observation

Reading

Reading Fluency - Reading passages and summarising key details

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

- Read passages describing tourist attractions fluently
- Summarise key details from reading texts
- Acknowledge the role of reading fluently in improving comprehension

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read a short passage describing tourist attractions, then summarise the key details highlighted in the text
- Read short texts about tourist attractions and unique features and answer the questions based on the passage
- Identify main ideas and supporting details
- Present summaries to peers for discussion

How does fluent reading support comprehension of tourism texts?

- Reading passages
- Comprehension questions
- Notebooks
- Digital devices
- Summary templates

- Comprehension tests - Summary writing - Oral questions

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

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

- Research tasks - Written assignments - Peer feedback

Writing
Grammar

Writing Mechanics - Inserting missing punctuation and correcting errors
Writing Mechanics - Using digital devices and designing posters
Word Classes - Understanding and using the conjunction 和

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

- Insert missing punctuation in texts about tourist attractions
- Identify and correct punctuation errors in texts
- Recognise the importance of punctuation in readability

- 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:

- Work collaboratively to insert missing punctuation on the text about local unique tourist attractions and features
- Read a text related to tourist attractions with punctuation errors, then identify and correct the punctuation errors
- Discuss common punctuation mistakes
- Create correctly punctuated model texts

- 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 can you identify and correct punctuation errors in Chinese texts?
How does the conjunction 和 help connect ideas in Chinese sentences?

- Texts with missing punctuation
- Error-filled texts
- Digital devices
- Worksheets
- Correction guides
- Poster materials
- Design software
- Display boards
- Rubrics

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

- Error correction - Punctuation exercises - Peer review
- Identification exercises - Oral questions - Observation

Grammar

Word Classes - Using 和 to list multiple tourist attractions

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

- Sentence construction - Written assignments - Peer review

Grammar

Word Classes - Using the 是...的 structure for emphasis

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

- Identify the 是...的 structure in sentences
- Construct sentences using 是...的 to emphasise specific information
- Value the use of emphasis structures in communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Identify sentence structures 是...的 in texts about tourist attractions
- Construct sentences using the 是...的 structure to emphasise specific information about attractions
- Practise emphasising time, place and manner
- Compare sentences with and without 是...的

How does the 是...的 structure help emphasise information in Chinese?

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

- Sentence construction - Identification exercises - Oral practice

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