Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Week 12/6 to 12/16 (Weeks 14 and 15)

For the next 2 weeks, we will:
  • Continue Lesson 18 textbook lessons and additional vocabulary 
  • Take Lesson 18 narrative and dialogue WFR QUIZ on Thursday (12/8)
  • Learn character sets 18B and 18C
  • Work on writing assignment on renting a house
Homework:
-Quiz Lesson 18 narrative and dialogue WFR on Thursday (12/8) 
-Character sheet lesson 18B due Friday (12/9)
-Writing assignment due at the end of class on Thursday (12/15)
-Character sheet lesson 18C due Thursday (12/15)

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Week 11/22 to 12/2 (Week 12 and 13)

For the next 2 weeks, we will:
  • Learn Lesson 18 on renting an apartment 
  • Learn additional vocabulary on house rooms and furniture 
  • Learn character set Lesson 18A 
Homework:
-Character sheet for Lesson 18A due Friday

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Week 11/15 to 11/17 (Week 11)

This week we will:
  • Review Lesson 17 vocabulary 
  • Finish "Monique" writing assignment by Tuesday in class
  • Complete the other side of "Monique" for a quiz grade for Thursday (due Thursday) 
  • Start Lesson 18
Homework:
-Complete "Larry" worksheet for a quiz grade. Due on Thursday
-Study Lesson 18 dialogue I and II and "additional vocabulary" for next week

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Week 11/10 to 11/11 (Week 10)

This week we will:
  • Review personality and physical descriptions 
  • Translate reading passages for Lesson 17
  • Review characters 
  • Write an essay on descriptions 
Homework:
-Character quiz on Friday (first 6 rows of WFR sheet and character set 17C)
-"Monique" essay due by end of class on Tuesday

Monday, October 31, 2011

Week 11/1 to 11/4 (Week 9)

This week we will:
  • Review TONES!
  • Go over "I can do" statements 
  • Review character sets
  • Learn/review adjectives for personality and physical description 
Homework:
-Speaking quiz on Thursday
-Review WFR for personality for next Thursday
-Character sheet Lesson 17C due this Friday
理想,内向,粗鲁,脾气急躁,(慢)性(子),善解(人)意,才气

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Week 10/25-10/28 (Week 8)

This week we will:
  • Finish going over Dialogue II for Lesson 17 
  • Learn Character set Lesson 17 B
  • Learn Grammar
Homework:
-Character sheet set Lesson 17B due next Tuesday
-Lesson 17 dialogue I and II (and additional characters from character sheet) quiz on Thursday

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Week 10/18 to 10/21 (Week 7)

This week we will:
  • Take Unit Test 1 on Tuesday 
  • Start Lesson 17 on Dating 
  • Learn character set 17A
  • Learn Dialogue I vocabulary 
Homework:
-Character sheet Lesson 17A due next Tuesday
-Lesson 17 dialogue I and II WFR quiz next Thursday

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Unit Test 1 Study Guide


Chinese 4             Unit Test 1 Study Guide

You should be able to read, spell in Pinyin, say and understand the following topics:
Lesson 13 At the Library
* “Can do statements” sheet                 *Grammar
* Dialogue I and II vocabulary words                *Additional vocabulary and phrases
Lesson 16 Seeing a Doctor
* “Can do statements” sheet                             *Grammar

* Dialogue I and II vocabulary words    *Additional medical terms
                                                                                                                
Characters:
Character sets from Chinese 3
Chinese 4 Lesson 13 and 16 character sets
Lesson 13 A
借,把,留,忘,剩,图书馆,罚,还,带,开,关,
Lesson 13 B
(学生)证,续(借),必须,护照,申请,免费,赔,押
(金),把,
Lesson 16A      
死,(一)些,厕所,躺(下),(吃)坏,(打)针,种,办法,流,(眼)泪,痒,(过)敏,越(来越),重
Lesson 16B
,(打)喷嚏,发冷,(发)烧,拉(肚子),流(鼻)涕,呕吐,(流)血,割,烫

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Week 10/11 and 10/13 (Week 6)

This week we will: *(Class meets only on Tuesday and Thursday this week because of PSAT on Wednesday)

  • Take character quiz 
  • Review Lessons 13 and 16
  • Learn additional medical terms 
  • Learn character sheet Lesson 16C
Homework:
-Grammar worksheet due on Thursday
-No Quiz this week
-Unit Test 1 next Tuesday (10/18)

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Week 10/4 to 10/7 (Week 5)

This week we will:

  • Review Lesson 16 dialogue 1
  • Go over Lesson 16 dialogue 2
  • Review lesson dialogues 
  • "You should be able to" for Lesson 16

Homework: 
-Possible pop quiz on Lesson 16 dialogue 1 vocabulary on Tuesday
-Character sheet for Lesson 16B due Thursday 
-Study dialogue 2 vocabulary for Friday 

Monday, September 26, 2011

Week 9/27 to 9/30 (Week 4)

This week we will:
  • Review Lesson 13 "I can do" statements and grammar points
  • Start Lesson 16
  • Learn Lesson 16A character set 
  • Review body parts 
  • Learn Lesson 16 vocabulary for dialogues I and II
Homework:
-Character sheet for Lesson 16A due Thursday
-Learn vocabulary for Lesson 16 dialogue I by Thursday
-Lesson 13 "I can do statement" quiz on Friday (listening and speaking)

Monday, September 19, 2011

Week 9/20 to 9/23 (Week 3)

This week we will:

- Go over Lesson 13 grammar
- Do grammar drill in the book
- WFR quiz on both Lesson 13 dialogue I and II vocabulary on Friday & "additional vocabulary"
- Learn Character set 2

Homework:
-Lesson 13 character set B due Thursday
-WFR quiz on Friday

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Week 9/13 to 9/16 (Week 2)

This week we will:
  • Review everything in Chinese 3
  • Take character quiz (sets 12-22) on Tuesday (9/13)
  • Check class supplies on Tuesday (9/13)
  • Start lesson 13 on going to the library
  • Learn new vocabulary for lesson 13
  • Learn character set 1 (lesson 13)
Homework:
-Bring class supplies on Tuesday (9/13). Must bring everything in class to show Meng Laoshi
-Character quiz (Chinese 3 sets 12-22) on Tuesday (9/13)
-Learn new vocabulary for dialogue I for Thursday (9/15)
-Character set 1 sheet due Friday (9/16)

Friday, September 2, 2011

2011-2012 Course Syllabus


Syllabus for Chinese 4

2011-2012

Sharon Meng (Meng Lǎoshī)

Room 244

Planning periods: 6th, 7th and 8th

Email: smeng@gsgis.k12.va.us                       Phone: 354-6800 Ext.3304





Course Description:



            This course uses the textbook Integrated Chinese Level 1 Part 2 (中文听说读写 Zhongwen Ting Shuo Du Xie). This course extends the previous year’s work and helps students refine and perfect Standard Mandarin language skills for use beyond the classroom. Students will consider current events and social issues in the Chinese language and social context. Students will learn to write 360-390 characters.



Textbook(s): Integrated Chinese Level 1 Part 2, Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 2005.




Also linked to school webpage: http://www.gsgis.k12.va.us/ (click on Faculty Webpage)



Major Themes:

1.      Personal Decisions and Individual Responsibilities

2.      Social Issues

3.      World Issues

4.      Literature and Fine Arts



Assessment/Evaluation Procedures:

Students will be evaluated on homework, class participation, quizzes, tests and projects.

Late work policy:

  • Students are responsible for making up all work missed during an excused absence.
  • Following an excused absence, students should complete any missing homework assignments and/or class work within a week after returning to class. Students will receive a zero for any incomplete work.
  • It is very important for students to keep up with their daily learning, and homework assignments are due on their due dates. Late assignments can be turned in one class late for 50% of total grades. Assignment turned in the next class will receive 25% of total grades. No work will be accepted after that.
  • Students with special circumstances that prevent them from completing a homework assignment should speak to Meng Laoshi before class.





Classroom Expectations:

  1. Students should respect the teacher and one another
  2. Students should be punctual and come prepared to class
  3. Students should actively participate in all classroom activities
  4. Students should not eat, drink or chew gum during instruction (water bottles are okay)





Materials Needed:



1.      One 1” three ring binder

2.      5 subject index divider 

3.      4 dry erase markers (dark, easy to see colors, such as red, blue, black, green. No yellow or light pink please)

4.      One composition book

5.      Index cards for making flashcards (optional)

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Welcome back!

欢迎大家回来!Welcome back guys!
孟老师 hopes you had a good summer. 

Week 9/6 to 9/8 (Week 1)

This week we will:
  • Go over course syllabus
  • Signed syllabus page due on Thursday (9/8)
  • Class supplies due next Tuesday (9/13) 
  • Character review quiz next Tuesday (9/13) 
  • Review 
Homework:
-Signed syllabus page due this Thursday (9/8) for a participation grade 
-Bring class supply next Tuesday (9/13) for a participation grade. Textbook needs to wrapped by that day too.
-Study for character review quiz next Tuesday (9/13) 

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Monday, May 16, 2011

Week 5/17 to 5/20 (Week 34)

This week we will:
  • Finish presentation on a day in the life of a Chinese teenager
  • Start project 
Homework:
-Work on project

Friday, May 13, 2011

"Chinese in the eyes of foreigners"

Watch THIS video and answer the questions on the worksheet.

I will check your worksheet next Thursday (5/19) for a homework grade.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Chinese character list

1
选,课,考,试,得,坏,想,真,特,别

選,課,考,試,得,壞,想,真,特,別,


2
, , , , , , , , ,

, , , , , , , , ,

3
懂,无,聊,数,体,育,物,历,史,化,物,理,术,音,乐
懂,無,聊,數,體,育,物,歷,史,化,物,理,術,音,樂

4
洗澡,篇,(日)记,起床,教室,餐厅,专业,习惯,希望,练,除(了),以外

洗澡,篇,(日)記,起床,教室,餐廳,專業,慣,希望, ,除(了),以外


5
红,黄,橙,白,咖啡,紫,绿,蓝,粉,灰,黑,金,银,裤,裙,鞋,色,长短

紅,黃,橙,白,咖啡,紫,綠,藍,粉,灰,黑,金,銀,褲,裙,鞋,色,長短

6
便宜,合适,戴,帽,袜,外套,穿,贵,付钱,找,退,换,买,号,块,分
便宜,合適,戴,帽,襪,外套,穿,貴,付錢,找,退,換,買,號,塊,分

7.
闷,暖和,热,冷,凉快,舒服,糟糕,刚才,最低,度,约,更,周末
悶,暖和,熱,冷,涼快,舒服,糟糕,剛才,最低,度,約,更,周末
Lesson 11.
还是,或者,先,然后,最后,飞机,汽(车),地铁,出租(车)(走)路,自行(车),换

還是,或者,先,然后,最后,飛機,汽(車),地鐵,出租(車)(走)路,自行(車),換


Lesson 12 A.
服务员,点菜,饿,够,渴,肉,极(了)饺(子),酸辣汤,碗,盘,杯,素,豆腐,
服務員,點菜,餓,夠,渴,肉,極(了)餃(子),酸辣湯,碗,盤,杯,素,豆腐,

Lesson 12 B.
(中/西)餐,米饭,虾,鸡,鸭,猪,糖,醋,甜,酸,苦,辣,咸,香,盐,饭馆,鲜(美),放
(中/西)餐,米飯,蝦,雞,鴨,豬,糖,醋,甜,酸,苦,辣,咸,香,鹽,飯館,鮮(美),放





Lesson 13 A.
借,把,留,忘,剩,图书馆,罚,过/到期,光盘,还,证件,带,钟头,
借,把,留,忘,剩,圖書館,罰,過/到期,光盤,還,証件,帶,鐘頭,

Lesson 13 B.
续借,其(他的),信用卡,开/关(门),(来不)及,找(到),必须,杂志,字典,本
續借,其(他的),信用卡,開/關(門),(來不)及,找(到),必須,雜志,字典,本

Lesson 14 A.
前,后,左,右,东,南,西,北,旁,边,面 ,  往,转,拐,间,远,近,过,(一)直
前,后,左,右,東,南,西,北,旁,邊,面 ,  往,轉,拐,間,遠,近,過,(一)直
Lesson 14 B.
医院,商店,电影(院),超市,邮局,旅(馆),警察(局)
醫院,商店,電影(院),超市,郵局,旅(館),警察(局)
Lesson 14C.
(银)行,公司,博(物馆),(机)场,城市,快餐(店),(公)园
(銀)行,公司,博(物館),(機)場,城市,快餐(店),(公)園,

Lesson 15A
眼睛,鼻(),嘴巴,耳朵,头发,脸,牙齿,(), 肚(子),腰
眼睛,鼻(),嘴巴,耳朵,,臉,牙齒,(), 肚(子),腰

Lesson 15 B
(一)样,长,短,高,矮,胖,瘦,壮,苗条,健康, 比
一)樣,長,短,高,矮,胖,瘦,壯,苗條,健康,


Monday, May 9, 2011

Week 5/10 to 5/13 (Week 33)

This week we will:
  • Start lesson on illnesses
  • WFR 
  • Learn last character set
Homework:
-Watch video and answer questions
-Character Quiz next Thursday (5/19): For list, see next post

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Week 5/3 to 5/6 (Week 32)

This week we will:

  • Review body parts and descriptions
  • Start lesson on illnesses 
Homework: 
-Worksheet due Thursday 

Friday, April 22, 2011

Week 4/26 to 4/29 (Week 31)

This week we will:

-Review body parts
-Learn body descriptions
-Learn diseases and illnesses

Homework:
-Character set due Thursday
-Reading quiz on Friday

Monday, April 11, 2011

Week 4/12 to 4/15 (Week 30)

This week we will:
  • Learn body parts 
  • Learn body descriptions
  • Learn character set for Lesson 15 body 
Homework:
-Character sheet due Thursday
-WFR sheet due Thursday

Friday, March 25, 2011

Week 3/29 to 4/1 (Week 28)

This week we will:
  • Continue to work on project 
  • Review things round around town 
  • Learn body parts and descriptions
  • Read Lesson 15 (Dialogue II only)
  • Learn character for Lesson 14C
 Homework:
-Character sheet Lesson 14C due Thursday
-Project due April 7th. Presentation on that same day.

Monday, March 21, 2011

Week 3/22 to 3/25 (Week 27)

This week we will:

  • Review names of places around town 
  • Start working on Project 2 
Homework: 
-Character sheet due on Thursday
-Work on project 

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Week 3/15 to 3/17 (Week 26)

This week we will:
  • Review directions 
  • Learn things found around town 
  • Take reading and listening quiz on directions on Tuesday
  • Learn WFR 
Homework:
-Finish worksheet on Wangfujing directions
-Character sheet due next Tuesday

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Week 3/8 to 3/11 (Week 25)

This week we will:
  • Review library words
  • Start lesson 14 on directions
  • Learn lesson 14 grammar 
Homework:
-Learn WFR 14 for Friday
-Reading quiz next Tuesday on lesson 14

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Week 2/22 to 2/24 (Week 23)

This week we will:
  • Review Lesson on library
  • Look at Chinese library regulations 
  • WFR Lesson 13 B
  • Review writing character sets 
  • Learn Lesson 13 grammar 
Homework:
-Writing worksheet due Thursday
-Character quiz next Tuesday

Monday, February 14, 2011

Week 2/15 to 2/18 (week 22)

This week we will:
  • Continue lesson 13
  • Review WFR for Lesson 13
  • Learn character set Lesson 13 b
Homework:
-Character sheet due Thursday
-WFR Quiz on Friday

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Happy Chinese New Year! Week 2/8 to 2/11

2011 Year of the Rabbit 兔年 
 新年快乐!Happy Chinese New Year!

This week we will:
  • Celebrate Chinese New Year (bring food on Thursday)
  • Write Chinese spring scrolls, make Chinese knotting and paper cuts 

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Week 1/25 to 1/28

This week we will:

  • Take Midterm Speaking on Tuesday 1/24
  • Review for Midterm 
  • Chinese 4 Midterm is next Tuesday 2/1

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Midterm Exam Study Guide


中文4 Midterm Study Guide                                    Speaking Exam: Tuesday, 1/25
                                                                                    Midterm Exam: (4nd period) Thursday 2/1
Areas covered: (You should be able to read, spell in Pinyin, say and understand the following topics) 
*Class schedule                                               *Your opinion on classes
*Studying for Chinese (Lesson 7)                  *School Life (Lesson 8)
*Shopping (Lesson 9)                                     *Talking about the weather (Lesson 10)
*Transportation (Lesson 11)                           *Talking about how to get from point A to point B
*Restaurant (Lesson 12)                                 *Talk about taste of foods, condiments
*Grammar sheet for each lesson (except Lesson 9) (make copies if you need to)
WFR sheets (make copies if you need to)
Character list:
Lesson 7
选,课,考,试,得,坏,想,真,特,别

Lesson 7
, , , , , , , , ,

Lesson 8
懂,无,聊,数,体,育,物,历,史,化,物,理,术,音,乐

Lesson 8
洗澡,篇,(日)记,起床,教室,餐厅,专业,习惯,希望,练,除(了),以外



Lesson 9
红,黄,橙,白,咖啡,紫,绿,蓝,粉,灰,黑,金,银,裤,裙,鞋,色,长短

Lesson 9
便宜,合适,戴,帽,袜,外套,穿,贵,付钱,找,退,换,买,号,块,分

Lesson 10
闷,暖和,热,冷,凉快,舒服,糟糕,刚才,最低,度,约,更,周末

Lesson 11
还是,或者,先,然后,最后,飞机,汽(车),地铁,出租(车)(走)路,自行(车),换


Lesson 12
服务员,点菜,饿,够,渴,肉,极(了)饺(子),酸辣汤,碗,盘,杯,素,豆腐,

Lesson 12
(中/西)餐,米饭,虾,鸡,鸭,猪,糖,醋,甜,酸,苦,辣,咸,香,盐,饭馆,鲜(美),放