SCHOOL AND WORLD OF WORK

Listening and Speaking

Oral Expression - Watching clips and identifying non-verbal cues in classroom scenarios

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

- Watch audio-visual clips and identify non-verbal cues displayed
- Distinguish appropriate non-verbal cues in classroom interactions
- Show interest in understanding non-verbal communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Watch an audio-visual clip of various classroom-related scenarios and identify the non-verbal cues displayed collaboratively
- List different types of non-verbal cues observed
- Discuss the meaning and impact of each cue
- Categorise cues as positive or negative

How can non-verbal cues be used effectively in communication?

- Audio-visual clips
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Notebooks
- Discussion guides

- Observation - Oral discussions - Cue identification

Listening and Speaking

Oral Expression - Researching and comparing non-verbal cues across cultures

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

- Research positive and negative non-verbal cues in Kenya and China
- Compare cultural differences in non-verbal communication
- Appreciate intercultural awareness in communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Research online or offline on the positive and negative non-verbal cues in Kenya and China
- Share their findings for peer feedback
- Create comparison charts showing cultural differences
- Discuss implications for cross-cultural communication

How do non-verbal cues differ between Kenyan and Chinese cultures?

- Online resources
- Reference materials
- Digital devices
- Comparison charts
- Presentation materials

- Research presentations - Peer feedback - Chart creation

Listening and Speaking

Oral Expression - Giving appropriate instructions for classroom situations

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

- Give appropriate instructions for classroom situations
- Use clear and precise language for instructions
- Value clarity in giving directions

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Look at the classroom situations and give the appropriate instruction to use
- Practise giving instructions with correct pronunciation
- Use imperative forms appropriately
- Receive feedback on clarity and appropriateness

Why is it important to use appropriate language when communicating instructions?

- Classroom situation cards
- Instruction vocabulary
- Digital devices
- Flashcards
- Charts

- Instruction giving - Role plays - Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking

Oral Expression - Giving appropriate instructions for classroom situations

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

- Give appropriate instructions for classroom situations
- Use clear and precise language for instructions
- Value clarity in giving directions

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Look at the classroom situations and give the appropriate instruction to use
- Practise giving instructions with correct pronunciation
- Use imperative forms appropriately
- Receive feedback on clarity and appropriateness

Why is it important to use appropriate language when communicating instructions?

- Classroom situation cards
- Instruction vocabulary
- Digital devices
- Flashcards
- Charts

- Instruction giving - Role plays - Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking

Oral Expression - Describing activities at different times using pictures

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

- Describe activities undertaken at different times in the classroom
- Use suitable language for different classroom contexts
- Show confidence in describing daily routines

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use the pictures to describe the activities undertaken at different times in the classroom using suitable language
- Incorporate time expressions in descriptions
- Practise with various classroom scenarios
- Present descriptions to peers

How can pictures help describe classroom activities effectively?

- Classroom activity pictures
- Time expression charts
- Digital devices
- Flashcards
- Vocabulary lists

- Oral descriptions - Picture-based tasks - Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking

Oral Expression - Discussing preferred subjects for peer feedback

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

- Talk about preferred or favourite subjects at school clearly
- Express preferences using appropriate vocabulary and structures
- Appreciate constructive feedback from peers

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Take turns to talk about their preferred or favourite subjects at school for constructive feedback from peers
- Explain reasons for preferences
- Use appropriate expressions for likes and dislikes
- Receive and respond to peer feedback

How can you express your subject preferences clearly in Chinese?

- Subject vocabulary cards
- Feedback forms
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Recording devices

- Oral presentations - Peer feedback - Self-reflection

Listening and Speaking

Oral Expression - Listening to presentations and participating in role-plays

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

- Listen to peers' presentations and provide honest, constructive feedback
- Participate in classroom role-plays using appropriate non-verbal cues
- Exhibit confidence in delivering oral presentations

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Listen to peers' presentations and provide honest and constructive feedback
- Participate in classroom role-plays using appropriate non-verbal cues
- Demonstrate active listening skills
- Apply feedback received to improve own presentations

How does active listening improve communication in classroom settings?

- Role-play scenarios
- Feedback forms
- Digital devices
- Rubrics
- Recording devices

- Role-play assessment - Feedback quality - Active listening observation

Reading

Reading Comprehension - Reading sentences and inferring meanings of unfamiliar words

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

- Read simple sentences on classroom activities and identify unfamiliar words
- Infer the meaning of words from the context
- Show interest in vocabulary building through reading

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read simple sentences on activities undertaken at different times in the classroom, highlight unfamiliar words, and discuss the possible meaning of the words
- Use context clues to make educated guesses
- Verify inferences with dictionary or teacher
- Record new vocabulary with meanings

What strategies can you use to improve comprehension of texts?

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

- Word identification - Inference exercises - Vocabulary tests

Reading

Reading Comprehension - Matching unfamiliar words with meanings based on context

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

- Match unfamiliar words with their inferred meanings
- Use surrounding text to determine word meanings
- Appreciate context-based vocabulary learning

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Match the unfamiliar words with their inferred meanings based on the surrounding text
- Complete matching exercises with classroom vocabulary
- Discuss reasoning for matches
- Verify answers and correct misunderstandings

How do you extract the key details from a text to understand new words?

- Matching worksheets
- Reading passages
- Digital devices
- Flashcards
- Vocabulary lists

- Matching exercises - Peer discussion - Written assignments

Reading

Reading Comprehension - Matching unfamiliar words with meanings based on context

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

- Match unfamiliar words with their inferred meanings
- Use surrounding text to determine word meanings
- Appreciate context-based vocabulary learning

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Match the unfamiliar words with their inferred meanings based on the surrounding text
- Complete matching exercises with classroom vocabulary
- Discuss reasoning for matches
- Verify answers and correct misunderstandings

How do you extract the key details from a text to understand new words?

- Matching worksheets
- Reading passages
- Digital devices
- Flashcards
- Vocabulary lists

- Matching exercises - Peer discussion - Written assignments

Reading

Reading Comprehension - Filling blanks using context clues and reading aloud

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

- Fill in blanks with appropriate words based on context clues
- Read completed passages aloud with fluency
- Value reading comprehension for understanding texts

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Fill in the blanks with appropriate words based on context clues from the surrounding text and read the passage aloud
- Use grammatical and semantic clues
- Check answers by reading for sense
- Practise reading completed texts fluently

How can context clues help complete sentences accurately?

- Gap-fill passages
- Context clue guides
- Digital devices
- Worksheets
- Audio recordings

- Gap filling - Reading aloud - Comprehension tests

Reading

Reading Comprehension - Creating mind maps to capture main ideas

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

- Create mind maps to visually capture main ideas and details
- Organise information from texts systematically
- Appreciate visual tools for comprehension

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Create mind maps to visually capture the main ideas and supporting details from a reading text collaboratively
- Identify central themes and sub-topics
- Use colours and symbols for organisation
- Present mind maps to peers for feedback

How can mind maps help organise information from reading texts?

- Reading texts
- Mind map templates
- Coloured markers
- Digital devices
- Manila papers

- Mind map creation - Peer presentation - Content accuracy

Reading

Reading Comprehension - Using skimming and scanning to outline main ideas

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

- Use skimming and scanning to outline main ideas in texts
- Apply different reading strategies for different purposes
- Value efficient reading techniques

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use skimming and scanning to outline the main ideas in a text about favourite subjects
- Practise rapid reading for general understanding
- Locate specific information quickly
- Compare effectiveness of different strategies

When should you use skimming versus scanning when reading?

- Reading texts
- Timer
- Outline templates
- Digital devices
- Worksheets

- Timed reading - Outline creation - Strategy comparison

Reading

Reading Comprehension - Keeping reading logs and reflecting on strategies

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

- Maintain reading logs recording strategies used
- Reflect on effectiveness of reading strategies
- Acknowledge the importance of reading strategies in enhancing comprehension

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Maintain reading logs, where they record their reading strategies and reflect on their effectiveness with peers
- Document strategies used for each reading task
- Evaluate which strategies work best
- Share reflections and learn from peers

How can keeping a reading log improve your reading skills?

- Reading logs
- Reflection guides
- Digital devices
- Notebooks
- Peer discussion guides

- Log maintenance - Self-reflection - Peer sharing

Writing

Creative Writing - Examining pictures and categorising activities by time

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

- Examine pictures depicting classroom activities
- Categorise activities based on when they are performed
- Show interest in organising information systematically

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Examine pictures depicting classroom activities and categorise them into the appropriate column based on the time they are performed
- Use time expressions to label categories
- Discuss patterns in daily classroom routines
- Create visual organisers for activities

How can you ensure clarity of communication when writing about schedules?

- Classroom activity pictures
- Categorisation charts
- Digital devices
- Markers
- Manila papers

- Categorisation accuracy - Chart creation - Oral discussion

Writing

Creative Writing - Rearranging jumbled words into meaningful expressions

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

- Rearrange jumbled-up words to form meaningful expressions
- Apply correct word order in Chinese sentences
- Appreciate the importance of word order in communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Rearrange the jumbled-up words correctly to form meaningful expressions related to activities undertaken at different times in the classroom
- Check word order against grammar rules
- Practise with various sentence types
- Share completed sentences for peer verification

Why is correct word order important in Chinese sentences?

- Word cards
- Sentence templates
- Digital devices
- Worksheets
- Grammar guides

- Sentence arrangement - Peer verification - Written tests

Writing

Creative Writing - Rearranging jumbled words into meaningful expressions

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

- Rearrange jumbled-up words to form meaningful expressions
- Apply correct word order in Chinese sentences
- Appreciate the importance of word order in communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Rearrange the jumbled-up words correctly to form meaningful expressions related to activities undertaken at different times in the classroom
- Check word order against grammar rules
- Practise with various sentence types
- Share completed sentences for peer verification

Why is correct word order important in Chinese sentences?

- Word cards
- Sentence templates
- Digital devices
- Worksheets
- Grammar guides

- Sentence arrangement - Peer verification - Written tests

Writing

Creative Writing - Using appropriate words and phrases to complete texts

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

- Complete sentences and paragraphs using appropriate words
- Ensure coherence in written texts
- Value accuracy in written expression

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Complete the sentences and paragraphs using appropriate words and phrases collaboratively
- Use the timetable to rearrange the scrambled story about activities undertaken in the classroom in a logical and coherent manner
- Check for logical flow and consistency
- Edit and refine completed texts

How can you create coherent paragraphs about school activities?

- Incomplete texts
- Timetables
- Digital devices
- Worksheets
- Editing guides

- Sentence completion - Paragraph coherence - Peer editing

Writing

Creative Writing - Writing short texts about preferred subjects

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

- Compose short texts about preferred subjects in school
- Express opinions and preferences clearly in writing
- Show confidence in creative writing

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Compose a short text about their preferred subjects in school
- Include reasons for preferences
- Use appropriate vocabulary and structures
- Self-review before sharing

How can you express your subject preferences effectively in writing?

- Writing materials
- Subject vocabulary
- Digital devices
- Notebooks
- Sample texts

- Composition writing - Content quality - Self-assessment

Writing

Creative Writing - Using digital tools and creating scrapbooks

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

- Use digital tools to post texts for peer feedback
- Create scrapbooks to express thoughts on various topics
- Appreciate creative outlets for writing expression

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Safely use digital tools and platforms to post their short texts for peer feedback
- Create a scrapbook to freely express their thoughts, ideas, and opinions on various topics
- Respond to feedback received
- Organise scrapbook entries creatively

How can digital tools enhance sharing and feedback on writing?

- Digital platforms
- Scrapbook materials
- Digital devices
- Feedback forms
- Creative supplies

- Digital posting - Scrapbook creation - Peer feedback

Writing

Creative Writing - Organising showcases for constructive feedback

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

- Organise creative writing showcases in school
- Present written works for constructive feedback
- Value the role of creative writing in expressing ideas effectively

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Organise a creative writing showcase in the school and present their written works for constructive feedback
- Select best pieces for display
- Present works to audience
- Receive and respond to feedback constructively

How can writing showcases help improve creative writing skills?

- Display materials
- Presentation space
- Rubrics
- Digital devices
- Feedback forms

- Showcase presentation - Peer feedback - Self-reflection

Writing

Creative Writing - Organising showcases for constructive feedback

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

- Organise creative writing showcases in school
- Present written works for constructive feedback
- Value the role of creative writing in expressing ideas effectively

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Organise a creative writing showcase in the school and present their written works for constructive feedback
- Select best pieces for display
- Present works to audience
- Receive and respond to feedback constructively

How can writing showcases help improve creative writing skills?

- Display materials
- Presentation space
- Rubrics
- Digital devices
- Feedback forms

- Showcase presentation - Peer feedback - Self-reflection

Grammar

Word Classes - Understanding and using adverbs of time 每天、明天、昨天

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

- Listen to recordings and identify adverbs of time
- Understand the meaning and usage of 每天、明天、昨天
- Show interest in using time expressions accurately

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Listen to an audio recording on activities undertaken in the classroom and underline the adverbs, verbs, and sentence structures used
- Identify adverbs of time in the recording
- Discuss the function of time adverbs
- Create a chart of time expressions

What strategies can you use to apply adverbs of time accurately in sentences?

- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Grammar charts
- Worksheets
- Flashcards

- Listening exercises - Identification tasks - Oral questions

Grammar

Word Classes - Using adverbs of time with timetables

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

- Use adverbs of time to describe activities and subjects from timetables
- Construct sentences with correct time adverb placement
- Appreciate the role of time adverbs in describing schedules

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Look at the timetable and use the adverbs of time to describe the activities and subjects they will be engaged in (比如,我昨天有汉语课,我明天有游泳课)
- Practise with personal schedules
- Create sentences about daily routines
- Share descriptions with peers

How do adverbs of time help describe daily schedules in Chinese?

- Timetables
- Adverb charts
- Digital devices
- Worksheets
- Notebooks

- Sentence construction - Timetable descriptions - Peer sharing

Grammar

Word Classes - Describing sequences using 先...再/又...然后...

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

- Describe pictures using the 先...再/又...然后... structure
- Express sequences of activities accurately
- Value sequential structures for clear communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Describe the pictures using the sentence structure 先... ...再/又... ...然后... ...
- Practise sequencing multiple activities
- Create original sequences about daily routines
- Present sequences to peers for feedback

How does the 先...再/又...然后... structure help describe activity sequences?

- Sequence pictures
- Structure charts
- Digital devices
- Flashcards
- Worksheets

- Sequence descriptions - Picture-based tasks - Peer assessment

Grammar

Word Classes - Using 喜欢 and talking about likes and dislikes

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

- Use schedules to talk about subjects and activities liked and disliked
- Apply the verb 喜欢 correctly in sentences
- Show confidence in expressing preferences

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use the schedules created to talk about the subjects and activities they like and don't like in school
- Combine words and phrases collaboratively from a word puzzle to form correct sentences
- Practise expressing preferences with reasons
- Discuss preferences with peers

How can you express what you like and dislike about school in Chinese?

- Schedules
- Word puzzles
- Digital devices
- Flashcards
- Worksheets

- Preference expressions - Word puzzle completion - Oral practice

Grammar

Word Classes - Role-playing using Subj.+觉得+V+有意思/没有意思

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

- Role-play scenarios using the 觉得+有意思/没有意思 structure
- Express opinions about activities being interesting or not
- Appreciate expressing opinions accurately in Chinese

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Role-play different scenarios using the sentence structure Subj.+觉得+V+有意思/没有意思
- Practise giving opinions about various school subjects
- Discuss why activities are interesting or not
- Create dialogues using the structure

How can you express whether you find something interesting in Chinese?

- Role-play scenarios
- Structure charts
- Digital devices
- Dialogue templates
- Flashcards

- Role-play assessment - Dialogue creation - Peer feedback

Grammar

Word Classes - Role-playing using Subj.+觉得+V+有意思/没有意思

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

- Role-play scenarios using the 觉得+有意思/没有意思 structure
- Express opinions about activities being interesting or not
- Appreciate expressing opinions accurately in Chinese

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Role-play different scenarios using the sentence structure Subj.+觉得+V+有意思/没有意思
- Practise giving opinions about various school subjects
- Discuss why activities are interesting or not
- Create dialogues using the structure

How can you express whether you find something interesting in Chinese?

- Role-play scenarios
- Structure charts
- Digital devices
- Dialogue templates
- Flashcards

- Role-play assessment - Dialogue creation - Peer feedback

Grammar

Word Classes - Writing about typical days and providing peer feedback

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

- Write about a typical day in classroom using grammar learned
- Provide constructive feedback on peers' written work
- Value the importance of using grammar correctly for effective communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Write about a typical day in their classroom using the adverbs, verbs, and sentence structures learned
- Check peers' written work and provide constructive feedback
- Revise own writing based on feedback
- Create a grammar checklist for self-review

How can peer feedback help improve grammar accuracy in writing?

- Writing materials
- Grammar checklists
- Digital devices
- Feedback forms
- Notebooks

- Written compositions - Peer feedback - Revision quality

WORLD OF BUSINESS

Listening and Speaking

Speaking Fluency - Describing various shopping places from images

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

- Describe various shopping places from images accurately
- Use appropriate vocabulary for different types of shops
- Show interest in learning vocabulary related to shopping

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Describe various shopping places from the images provided (市场、超市、衣服店、药店、餐厅等)
- Identify key features of each shopping place
- Compare different types of shopping venues
- Create vocabulary cards for shopping places

How can you improve fluency in speaking about shopping places?

- Shopping place images
- Flashcards
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Vocabulary lists

- Oral descriptions - Vocabulary tests - Observation

Listening and Speaking

Speaking Fluency - Learning shopping expressions and constructing sentences

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

- Find meanings of shopping expressions and use them correctly
- Construct sentences using shopping vocabulary
- Appreciate practical language for shopping scenarios

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Find the meaning of expressions related to shopping (e.g. 多少钱、便宜点儿、太贵了) and use them to construct sentences in turns
- Practise pronunciation of shopping expressions
- Create dialogues using the expressions
- Role-play using expressions in context

What expressions are essential for shopping in Chinese?

- Expression cards
- Digital devices
- Flashcards
- Audio recordings
- Dictionaries

- Sentence construction - Expression usage - Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking

Speaking Fluency - Discussing favourite shopping places with correct pace

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

- Talk about favourite shopping places effectively and logically
- Speak with correct pace and speed
- Value coherent expression in oral communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Work together to talk about their favourite shopping places effectively and logically with the correct pace and speed
- Give reasons for preferences
- Describe what can be bought at each place
- Receive feedback on fluency and coherence

How does speaking pace affect communication about shopping?

- Discussion prompts
- Recording devices
- Digital devices
- Feedback forms
- Rubrics

- Oral presentations - Pace assessment - Peer feedback

Listening and Speaking

Speaking Fluency - Watching clips and identifying cultural perspectives on shopping

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

- Watch audio-visual clips and identify cultural perspectives on Chinese shopping
- Compare shopping cultures between Kenya and China
- Appreciate cultural differences in shopping practices

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Watch an audio-visual clip on a typical Chinese shopping place and say out the cultural perspectives highlighted
- Discuss bargaining and negotiation customs
- Compare with Kenyan shopping experiences
- Create a cultural comparison chart

What cultural perspectives are important in Chinese shopping practices?

- Audio-visual clips
- Digital devices
- Comparison charts
- Discussion guides
- Notebooks

- Video analysis - Cultural comparison - Oral discussion

Listening and Speaking

Speaking Fluency - Role-playing dialogues between sellers and buyers

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

- Role-play dialogues between sellers and buyers fluently
- Integrate size, colour, quantities, availability and prices in conversations
- Show confidence in transactional communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Role-play a dialogue between a seller and a buyer fluently integrating the size, colour, quantities, availability, prices, etc. in the conversation
- Practise negotiation and bargaining
- Use appropriate expressions for each role
- Switch roles to experience both perspectives

How can you communicate effectively when buying and selling?

- Role-play scripts
- Props (items for sale)
- Digital devices
- Price tags
- Rubrics

- Role-play assessment - Dialogue fluency - Peer feedback

Listening and Speaking

Speaking Fluency - Role-playing dialogues between sellers and buyers

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

- Role-play dialogues between sellers and buyers fluently
- Integrate size, colour, quantities, availability and prices in conversations
- Show confidence in transactional communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Role-play a dialogue between a seller and a buyer fluently integrating the size, colour, quantities, availability, prices, etc. in the conversation
- Practise negotiation and bargaining
- Use appropriate expressions for each role
- Switch roles to experience both perspectives

How can you communicate effectively when buying and selling?

- Role-play scripts
- Props (items for sale)
- Digital devices
- Price tags
- Rubrics

- Role-play assessment - Dialogue fluency - Peer feedback

Listening and Speaking

Speaking Fluency - Recording conversations and participating in mock scenarios

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

- Record themselves reading shopping conversations for feedback
- Participate in mock shopping scenarios confidently
- Acknowledge the importance of fluency for effective communication

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Record themselves reading a shopping conversation using a digital device for peer feedback on fluency and tone accuracy
- Participate in mock shopping scenarios
- Evaluate own recordings against criteria
- Implement feedback for improvement

How can recording yourself help improve speaking fluency?

- Recording devices
- Digital devices
- Shopping scenario cards
- Feedback forms
- Rubrics

- Recording assessment - Mock scenario participation - Self-evaluation

Reading

Reading Aloud - Reading words, phrases and sentences for peer feedback

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

- Read aloud words, phrases and key sentences related to shopping
- Receive peer feedback on pronunciation, fluency and expression
- Show confidence in reading shopping vocabulary

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read aloud words, phrases and key sentences related to shopping for peer feedback on pronunciation, fluency and expression
- Practise with shopping vocabulary lists
- Focus on accurate tone production
- Record and compare with model pronunciations

How can peer feedback improve reading aloud skills?

- Shopping vocabulary lists
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Feedback forms
- Recording devices

- Reading aloud - Pronunciation tests - Peer feedback

Reading

Reading Aloud - Reading texts with correct tone, intonation and expression

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

- Read texts on shopping scenarios with correct tone and intonation
- Use appropriate expression for different parts of texts
- Value expressive reading for engagement

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read texts on shopping scenarios with correct tone, intonation and expression
- Identify emotional cues in texts and adjust reading accordingly
- Practise varying expression for different scenarios
- Receive feedback on expressiveness

How does expression enhance the reading of shopping dialogues?

- Shopping texts
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Expression guides
- Rubrics

- Expressive reading - Tone accuracy - Peer assessment

Reading

Reading Aloud - Taking turns reading dialogues for peer feedback

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

- Read dialogues fluently taking turns with peers
- Provide and receive constructive feedback on reading
- Appreciate collaborative learning in reading improvement

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Take turns reading dialogues for peer feedback
- Focus on natural rhythm and flow in conversations
- Discuss specific areas for improvement
- Implement feedback in subsequent readings

How can turn-taking in reading practice improve fluency?

- Dialogue texts
- Feedback forms
- Digital devices
- Recording devices
- Rubrics

- Dialogue reading - Peer feedback - Observation

Reading

Reading Aloud - Sharing what they enjoy reading and justifying choices

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

- Share what they enjoy reading and justify their choices
- Express reading preferences clearly in Chinese
- Value diverse reading interests

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Share what they enjoy reading and justify their choices
- Discuss reasons for reading preferences
- Recommend texts to peers
- Create a class reading recommendation list

Why is it important to reflect on and share reading preferences?

- Reading materials
- Discussion guides
- Digital devices
- Notebooks
- Recommendation templates

- Oral sharing - Justification quality - Peer discussion

Reading

Reading Aloud - Preparing and participating in reading competitions

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

- Prepare for inter-class reading competitions
- Showcase reading fluency in different contexts
- Show enthusiasm for reading improvement through competition

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Prepare an inter-class reading competition to showcase their reading fluency in different contexts
- Select texts for competition
- Practise with competition criteria in mind
- Participate and evaluate performances

How can reading competitions motivate improvement in reading fluency?

- Competition texts
- Scoring rubrics
- Digital devices
- Prizes/certificates
- Timer

- Competition performance - Fluency assessment - Peer evaluation

Reading

Reading Aloud - Preparing and participating in reading competitions

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

- Prepare for inter-class reading competitions
- Showcase reading fluency in different contexts
- Show enthusiasm for reading improvement through competition

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Prepare an inter-class reading competition to showcase their reading fluency in different contexts
- Select texts for competition
- Practise with competition criteria in mind
- Participate and evaluate performances

How can reading competitions motivate improvement in reading fluency?

- Competition texts
- Scoring rubrics
- Digital devices
- Prizes/certificates
- Timer

- Competition performance - Fluency assessment - Peer evaluation

Writing

Descriptive Writing - Highlighting characters with money-related radicals

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

- Highlight characters with radicals related to money from texts
- Understand the significance of radicals in character meaning
- Show interest in Chinese character composition

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Highlight characters that have radicals related to money (钅, 贝) from the texts
- Discuss how radicals indicate meaning
- Create a list of money-related characters
- Practise writing characters with these radicals

How do radicals help understand the meaning of Chinese characters?

- Reading texts
- Highlighters
- Radical charts
- Digital devices
- Character guides

- Character identification - Radical recognition - Written practice

Writing

Descriptive Writing - Listening and listing words with correct Pinyin and characters

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

- Listen to recordings and list words related to shopping accurately
- Write vocabulary with correct Pinyin and characters
- Value accurate spelling in vocabulary building

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Listen to a recording and list the words and phrases related to shopping and shopping places with correct Pinyin and characters
- Verify spelling against reference materials
- Create personal vocabulary lists
- Practise writing characters correctly

Why is accurate Pinyin and character writing important for shopping vocabulary?

- Audio recordings
- Vocabulary notebooks
- Digital devices
- Pinyin guides
- Character charts

- Listening exercises - Vocabulary writing - Spelling tests

Writing

Descriptive Writing - Writing descriptions of size, colour, quantities and prices

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

- Use pictures to write short descriptions of items
- Include size, colour, quantities, availability and prices
- Appreciate descriptive writing for product presentation

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use the pictures to write short descriptions related to size, colour, quantities, availability, prices of the items
- Use appropriate adjectives and measure words
- Organise descriptions logically
- Share descriptions for peer feedback

How do you ensure order when writing descriptions of products?

- Product pictures
- Writing materials
- Digital devices
- Vocabulary lists
- Sample descriptions

- Descriptive writing - Content accuracy - Peer feedback

Writing

Descriptive Writing - Completing passages about shopping from comic strips

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

- Fill in gaps in passages about shopping scenarios
- Use context from comic strips to determine missing words
- Value contextual understanding in writing

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Look at the comic strip on shopping scenarios and fill in the gaps in the passage with the appropriate words and phrases collaboratively
- Use visual cues to understand context
- Check completed passages for coherence
- Compare answers with peers

How can visual context help complete written passages?

- Comic strips
- Gap-fill passages
- Digital devices
- Worksheets
- Answer keys

- Gap filling - Context comprehension - Peer comparison

Writing

Descriptive Writing - Completing passages about shopping from comic strips

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

- Fill in gaps in passages about shopping scenarios
- Use context from comic strips to determine missing words
- Value contextual understanding in writing

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Look at the comic strip on shopping scenarios and fill in the gaps in the passage with the appropriate words and phrases collaboratively
- Use visual cues to understand context
- Check completed passages for coherence
- Compare answers with peers

How can visual context help complete written passages?

- Comic strips
- Gap-fill passages
- Digital devices
- Worksheets
- Answer keys

- Gap filling - Context comprehension - Peer comparison

Writing

Descriptive Writing - Writing reviews about favourite shopping places

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

- Write short reviews about favourite shopping places
- Express opinions and recommendations clearly
- Show confidence in writing evaluative texts

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Write a short review about their favourite shopping places and share it for peer feedback
- Include descriptions, opinions and recommendations
- Use appropriate vocabulary and structures
- Respond to peer feedback constructively

Why is descriptive writing important for shopping reviews?

- Review templates
- Writing materials
- Digital devices
- Peer feedback forms
- Sample reviews

- Review writing - Peer feedback - Content quality

Writing

Descriptive Writing - Creating posters about bargaining importance

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

- Compose informational posters on the importance of bargaining
- Organise information visually and clearly
- Appreciate the practical value of bargaining skills

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Compose an informational poster on the importance of bargaining when shopping for items for awareness creation collaboratively
- Include tips and strategies for effective bargaining
- Design visually appealing layouts
- Display posters for class appreciation

How can informational posters raise awareness about smart shopping?

- Poster materials
- Markers/colours
- Digital devices
- Display boards
- Sample posters

- Poster creation - Information accuracy - Design assessment

Grammar

Word Classes - Identifying and correcting classifier errors

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

- Identify and correct classifier errors in sentences
- Understand the importance of correct classifier usage
- Show interest in learning Chinese measure words

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Identify and correct classifier errors in sentences about shopping places
- Discuss common classifier mistakes
- Practise with various classifier-noun combinations
- Create a classifier reference chart

How do you utilise proper classifiers in shopping contexts?

- Error-filled sentences
- Classifier charts
- Digital devices
- Worksheets
- Grammar guides

- Error identification - Error correction - Oral questions

Grammar

Word Classes - Matching nouns with appropriate classifiers

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

- Match nouns with their appropriate measure words
- Apply correct classifiers in sentence construction
- Appreciate the specificity of Chinese classifiers

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Work jointly to match nouns with their appropriate measure words in sentences
- Discuss rules for classifier selection
- Practise with shopping-related nouns
- Create matching games for peer practice

Why are specific measure words required for different nouns in Chinese?

- Matching cards
- Classifier lists
- Digital devices
- Worksheets
- Game materials

- Matching exercises - Sentence construction - Peer games

Grammar

Word Classes - Filling cloze tests with appropriate classifiers

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

- Fill cloze tests with appropriate measure words
- Apply classifier knowledge in context
- Value accuracy in classifier usage

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Fill a cloze test with the appropriate measure words for various categories of nouns
- Make sentences on comparison using the vocabulary on the theme
- Check answers and discuss reasoning
- Create additional cloze exercises for practice

How can cloze tests help reinforce classifier usage?

- Cloze test sheets
- Classifier guides
- Digital devices
- Worksheets
- Answer keys

- Cloze completion - Accuracy assessment - Self-correction

Grammar

Word Classes - Filling cloze tests with appropriate classifiers

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

- Fill cloze tests with appropriate measure words
- Apply classifier knowledge in context
- Value accuracy in classifier usage

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Fill a cloze test with the appropriate measure words for various categories of nouns
- Make sentences on comparison using the vocabulary on the theme
- Check answers and discuss reasoning
- Create additional cloze exercises for practice

How can cloze tests help reinforce classifier usage?

- Cloze test sheets
- Classifier guides
- Digital devices
- Worksheets
- Answer keys

- Cloze completion - Accuracy assessment - Self-correction

Grammar

Word Classes - Making comparisons using comparatives and superlatives

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

- Make comparisons on size, colour, quantities, availability and prices
- Use comparatives and superlatives correctly
- Appreciate comparison structures for shopping contexts

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Make comparisons on the size, colour, quantities, availability, and prices of the items using the comparatives and superlatives
- Practise 比 and 最 structures
- Compare products in shopping scenarios
- Create comparison sentences for various items

How do comparatives and superlatives help when shopping?

- Comparison charts
- Product images
- Digital devices
- Worksheets
- Grammar guides

- Comparison sentences - Structure accuracy - Oral practice

Grammar

Word Classes - Placing classifiers and prepositions correctly and self-assessing

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

- Place classifiers and prepositions in correct positions in sentences
- Identify personal strengths and limitations in grammar usage
- Value self-reflection for continuous improvement

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Place the classifiers and prepositions in the correct place
- Work collaboratively to identify their strengths and limitations when using the selected grammar points
- Provide solutions for addressing the challenges in using the grammar points
- Create a personal grammar improvement plan

What strategies can help overcome challenges with classifiers and comparatives?

- Placement exercises
- Self-assessment forms
- Digital devices
- Grammar guides
- Improvement plan templates

- Placement accuracy - Self-assessment - Improvement planning