Wednesday, November 30, 2011

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

For the next 2 weeks, we will:
  • Learn character sets 10 and 11
  • Learn numbers above 99
  • Review WFR 7 
  • Learn lucky and unlucky numbers in Chinese
  • Take WFR 5,6,7 QUIZ on Thursday (12/8)
Homework:
-Quiz WFR 5,6,7 on Thursday (12/8)
-Character sheet set 10 due Friday (12/9)
-Character sheet set 11 due Thursday (12/15)

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Week 11/22 to 12/1 (Week 12 and 13)

For the next two weeks, we will:
  • Play fly swatter for WFR 5-6
  • Do writing worksheet on Ideal Boy/Girlfriend, to be completed in class on Tuesday (11/29) for a participation grade.  
  • Read your writing in class for another participation grade
  • Watch Happy Chinese 
Homework:
-Have a happy Thanksgiving. 谢谢你的家人!
-Make sure you complete writing/speaking assignment 

View on beauty listening practice

Click HERE to listen to practice A (See below for translation)


What is your personality? Are you introverted or extroverted? Are you extremely cool? Or are you very considerate, gentle? What personality do you like in a guy/girl? Should he/she be very mature? Pays attention to detail? Or very confident? Should your ideal boyfriend or girlfriend be very handsome (like Panan) or extremely beautiful such that she shames the moon and flower and causes fish to sink and geese to fall? 


Click HERE to listen to practice B (See below for translation)

Serena is a 17 year old Chinese girl. She is very classy. She is small and delicate, with white skin and two large brown eyes, both with single-eyelid. Her mouth is small and very pretty. Serena may not be extremely beautiful as to cause fish to sink and geese to fall, but her boyfriend thinks she's the most beautiful girl in biology class. Serena has very good personality. She's introverted, quiet and very understanding. She's very gentle and considerate, but not very confident. Serena thinks she's not good looking. She thinks her little sister Sally is prettier than she.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

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

This week we will:
  • Review personality words 
  • Do listening practice 
  • Learn character set 9 
  • Take personality/physical description listening Quiz on Thursday 
Homework:
-Character sheet set 9 due Thursday in class
-Listening Quiz on beauty/physical/personality on Thursday

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

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

This week we will:
  • Take character sets 1-7 Quiz on Thursday 
  • Review WFR 5 and 6 (play flyswatter) 
  • Learn WFR 7 (personality adjectives) 

Homework:
-Study WFR 5,6,7 for Friday
-Character sheet set 9 due next Tuesday 
-Listening quiz on beauty next Thursday
-Complete writing assignment on ideal boyfriend/girlfriend due by the end of class on Thursday

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Character sets 1-7


1.电脑,政治,选,数(学),节,第,化(学),物理
2.必修,体育,(生)物,历史,(美)术,语(文),容易
3.无聊,意思,难,用,糟糕,棒,趣
4. 得,考试,错,练(习),为(什么),因(为),所以,才,就
5. (生)词,写(字),除(了)以外,还,忙着,()须,(一)边,复(习),(语)法
6. 变,比如,像,(心)情,减肥,食物,清淡,长
7. 健康,篮(球),()式足(球),(棒球),排(球),网(球),素菜,乒乓(球),毽(子)

Monday, October 31, 2011

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

This week we will:
  • Finish presentation on Chinese view on beauty 
  • Learn vocabulary related in to view on beauty 
  • Learn Chinese idioms on beauty 
  • WFR 5 and 6
  • Learn character set 8 
Homework:
-Review character sets 1-7 for castle game on Thursday
-Character sheet for set 8 due next Thursday
-Quiz on character sets 1-7 on Friday

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

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

This week we will:
  • Review "Mom on a diet" 
  • Do reading reviews 
  • Review WFR 
  • Learn about Chinese view on beauty 
Homework:
-Character sheet set 7 due next Tuesday
-WFR quiz on Thursday

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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

This week we will:
  • Take Unit Test 1
  • Start lesson on Mom goes on a Diet 
  • Learn WFR 
  • Learn Grammar 
  • Learn character set 6
Homework:
-Character sheet set 6 due next Tuesday
-WFR quiz next Thursday

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Reading Practice

Cassie是一个很好的学生。她上星期的西班牙
Cassie is a very good student. Last week's Spanish quiz she did very well. 
文小考考得很好。她考了十八分,只错了
She had a 98 on the quiz, and only got one question wrong.
一题(One question). Cassie 今年有很多必修
This year Cassie has a lot of core classes. 
课,她最喜欢语文课,不喜欢数学和化学课。
Her favorite are language classes, she doesn't like math and chemistry.
她每天都用很多时间学习,复习课文和练习写字. 
Everyday she spends a lot of time studying, studying texts in books, practice writing character.
了学习以外,她每天还忙着练习踢足球。她每天晚上
In addition to studying, she is also busy everyday with soccer practice. 
都十二点才睡觉。
Every night she doesn't go to bed until 12 midnight. 
Cassie 的妹妹和Cassie 不一样。妹妹很懒,也不喜欢学习。
Cassie's little sister is different from her. Little sister is lazy and doesn't like
妹妹今年选了很多选修课。她的课都很容易,
to study. Little sister selected a lot of elective classes. Her classes are all easy.
可是妹妹的大考,小考都不及格,都考得很糟糕。
But little sister fails all her tests and quizzes. She does terrible on them.  
Cassie 回家的时候,妹妹正在生气,
Today when Cassie returned home, little sister was angry 
因为她的男朋友这星期六不能和她去约会。
Because this Saturday her boyfriend can't go on a date with her.

Unit Test 1 Study Guide


Chinese 3             Unit Test 1 Study Guide

You should be able to read, spell in Pinyin, say and understand the following topics:
*Talk about your class schedule                                    *Give opinion on your class
*Use a variety of degree modifiers and adjectives          *Describe how you did on a test or quiz
*Describe your grades                                      *Ask and explain why something is the way
                                                                                      it is. 
*Grammar associated with class schedule and
studying for quizzes and test
                                                                                                                
WFR:
*WFR from Chinese 2              *Weekend activities                  * Chinese 3 WFR 1, 2, 3
Characters:
Character sets from Chinese 2
Chinese 3 character sets 1-5
1.电脑,政治,选,数(学),节,第,化(学),物理
2.必修,体育,(生)物,历史,(美)术,语(文),容易
3.无聊,意思,难,用,糟糕,棒,趣
4. 得,考试,错,练(习),为(什么),因(为),所以,才,就
5. (生)词,写(字),除(了)以外,还,忙着,()须,(一)边,复(习),(语)法

Sunday, October 9, 2011

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

This week we will:
  • Go over "How do you" handout 
  • Practice talking about study habits 
  • Learn character set 5
Homework:
-Character sheet set 3 due Thursday
-No quiz this week
-Unit Test 1 next Tuesday (10/18)

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

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

This week we will:
  • Learn grammar for describing how someone did on a test 
  • Learn how to talk about how you did on a test 
  • Learn character set 4 
  • Review WFR 3
Homework:
-Character sheet set 4 due Thursday
-Review WFR 1-3 for Thursday
-Character quiz sets 1-3 on Friday

Sunday, September 25, 2011

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

This week we will:
  • Review class schedule and your opinion on classes
  • Start lesson talking about studying for quizzes and tests
  • Learn character set 3 
Homework:
-Class schedule and opinion speaking quiz on Thursday (9/19)
-Character sheet set 3 due Friday

Sunday, September 18, 2011

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

This week we will:
  • Review class schedule
  • Interview your classmates on what they take and their opinion on the class
  • WFR for class schedule
  • Learn lesson on how to talk about studying for a test
  • Learn character set 2

Homework:
-Character sheet set 2 due Thursday (9/22)
-WFR quiz on Friday (9/23) (Covers weekend activity WFR and WFR for class schedule)

Sunday, September 11, 2011

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

This week we will:
  • Review everything from Chinese 2
  • Take character quiz on Tuesday (9/13)
  • Weekend activity WFR
  • Start lesson on Class Schedules
  • Learn character set 1
Homework:
-Class supply due Tuesday (9/13). Must bring supplies to class to show Meng laoshi
-Character quiz on Tuesday (9/13)
-Character set 1 sheet due Friday (9/16)

Friday, September 2, 2011

2011-2012 Course Syllabus


Syllabus for Chinese 3

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 is based on textbook 跟我学汉语 Gen Wo Xue Hanyu 3 (Learn Chinese with Me 3) and several other commonly used high school Chinese textbooks. Building upon the foundations in Chinese 1 and 2, students develop language skills necessary to carry out oral and written activities and utilize analytical and abstract thinking skills. Students read a variety of authentic materials to broaden their range of vocabulary in Standard Mandarin. Students focus on conversation and compositional skills by preparing dialogues and short compositions about selected topics. Students review all characters learned from Chinese 1 and 2 and learn an additional 250 to 275 characters.



Textbook(s): Students will be given instructor-made handouts and worksheets. Students are only responsible for material introduced in the handouts. 




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



Major Themes:

1.      Personal Life

2.      Family and Friends

3.      School and Community

4.      The World Around Us



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 75% of total grades. Assignment turned in the next class will receive 50% 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)

Homework Guidelines:



  • Punctuality: Bring the assignment the day it is due. Meng Laoshi will only accept work that is completed in full.

  • Identification: Your name, date that the assignment is due must be no the paper that you turn in.
  • Legibility: Write as neatly as possible. Character sheet grades are based on both completion and accuracy.



Materials Needed:



1.      One 1” three ring binder

2.      5 subject index divider 

3.      Index cards for making flashcards

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

5.      One composition book for additional character writing practice

Useful tips for learning Chinese:

  • Keep a well-organized binder, keep all handouts, notes, worksheets and characters sheets in their place.
  • Spend 15-20 minutes daily reviewing characters and words for recognition
  • Continue to practice tones. Record yourself or practice with a friend who is also taking Chinese.
  • Check the class website at least once a week.
  • Keep updated with Chinese current events.

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
-Study for character review quiz next Tuesday (9/13) 

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Week 6/1 to 6/15 (Weeks 36-38)

(Week 36) 6/1 (Wednesday) - 6/3 (Friday)
  • 6/1 Wednesday
    • Make dumplings!
  • 6/3 Friday 
    • Writing Quiz on restaurant  
    • Final exam study guide and activities 
    • Learn character set 22 (Last set)--character sheet due Monday
____________________________________________________________________
(Week 37) 6/6 (Monday)- 6/10 (Friday)
  • 6/6 Monday
    • Final exam review 
    •  
  • 6/10 Friday 
    • Final exam speaking
_____________________________________________________________________
(Week 38) 6/15 (Wednesday)
  • Chinese 3 Final Exam

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Week 5/23 to 5/27 (Week 35)

This week we will:
  • Review restaurant dialogue 
  • last WFR 
  • Character set 22
Homework:
-Character set due Wednesday 

Monday, May 16, 2011

Friday, May 13, 2011

Unit 3 Test Study Guide


Chinese 3 Unit Test Study Guide
What is on the test: (You should be able to read, spell in Pinyin, say and understand the following topics) 
·        Everything on the midterm exam
With emphasis on the following:
·        Handout “你想选什么课?” (types of classes, descriptions for classes)
·        Handout “你上个考试考得怎么样?” (explain why you did well on a test, explain why you did poorly on a test)
·        你上个考试考得怎么样?” Grammar points
·        Handout “你怎么去机场?
·        Handout  “Asking questions about transportation”
·        Handout “Give directions on how to get somewhere”
·        Handout “Usual things found around town/city”
·        Handout 在城市做的事情
·        Handout “Chinese 3 Grammar” (或者 vs. 还是,etc.)
WFR1-12
Character sets 1-20
1.  岁 没 这 姓 什 么 哥 姐 弟 妹
2.  级 从 来 件 衣 服 穿 配 颜 色
3. 如 果 黑 橙 绿 黄 红 蓝 紫 哪 裙 裤 鞋 怎 样
4.长得,像,比,多了,短,矮,胖,瘦,身体,非常,挺
5.   舒服,检查,医生,疼,买药,感冒,健康,笑,高
6. 擦,病,扭,断,受伤,肿,漂亮,聪,帅,凶,善,严肃
7.鼻,眼睛,嘴巴,朵,头发,脸,牙齿,臂,脚,腰,腿
8. 减肥,以前,能,又,比如,什么的,该,最,变,其他
9. 常, 告诉,运动, 想,觉得,应该,总(的来说),另(一方)面,皮肤
10. 性格,(英)俊,潇洒,苗条,开朗,安静,酷,温柔,体贴,
11. (身)材,(健)壮,稳重,气质,幽默,可靠,细(心),自信,()()
12. 数(学),体育,(生)物,历史,化(学),物理,(美)术,音乐,电脑,政治
13. 难,容易,(有/没)意思,(有)趣,无聊,(有/没)用,坏,节,堂,语(文),选,(不)过

14. 考试,因为,所以,忙着,(生)词,发(音),写(字),复习,练(习),预(习)

15. 得,()边,除(了),以外, 还,(的)时候正(在),必须,懒,

16. 先,然后,或者,换,线,地铁,飞机,站

17. 麻烦,坐,方便,出租(车),走路,自行(车),直,汽(车),左,右,转

18. 离,请问,多远,将近,(大)约,灯,分钟,过

19. 东,西,南,北,(快)餐店,电影院,商(店),超市,银行

20. 前,后,间,医(院),(学)校,(公)园,邮局,(公)司,博物馆