Week 1/3 (Week 17)

This week we will:

• Character sheet set 12 due 
• Practice Views on Beauty grammar/common phrases 
• Review Views on Beauty vocabulary 

Homework:
-Review character sets 1-12 for next Tuesday 

Week 12/18 and 12/19 (Week 16)

This week we will:

• Take Views on Beauty WFR 1-2 Quiz on Thursday
• Review Views on Beauty 
• Learn Character set 12 

Homework: 

-Study for Quiz on Thursday

Week 12/11 to 12/14 (Week 15)

This week we will:

• Take character quiz on Tuesday 
• Project due Tuesday 
• Continue lesson on Views on Beauty 
• Learn beauty idioms
• Learn character set 11

Homework: 

-Project due Tuesday 

-Character sets 1-9 Quiz on Tuesday 

-Character sheet due Thursday 

-Study Views on Beauty WFR 1 for Friday flyswatter 

Character sets 1-9

1. 东西，饮料，甜（点），（水）果，筷（子），用

2. （面条），米（饭），炒（饭，面），刀（子），杯（子），汤匙，叉（子），饺（子），（果）汁，茶

3. 鸡肉，猪，虾，（牛，鱼）糖，盐，咸，香　

4. 醋，辣，新鲜，（鲜美），酸，主（食），菜

5.电脑，政治，选，数（学），第，化（学），物理

6. 必修，体育，历史，（美）术，语（文），节，（有）趣

7. 美（术），考试，（生）词，写（字），复（习），（语）法，练（习），忙着

8. 错，为（什么），因（为），所以，才，就，除（了），以（外），(必)须

9. 懒，教，篮（球），(美)式足（球），（棒球），排（球），网（球），乒乓（球）,毽（子）

Week 12/4 to 12/7 (Week 14)

This week we will:

• Work on project in class on Tuesday 
• Start lesson on "Views on beauty" 
• Learn character set 10 

Homework: 

-Character set 10 due Friday
-Character sets 1-9 Quiz next Tuesday (12/11) 
-News letter Project also due next Tuesday (12/11)

Please bring your project to class to work on tomorrow!

Bring your project for editing/writing in class tomorrow. I will allow time in class to do so.

Week 11/27 to 11/30 (Week 13)

This week we will: 

• Practice grammar drills
• Practice speaking about your grades and taking classes 
• Take Speaking Quiz on classes and studying 
• Do translation practice 

Homework: 

-Speaking Quiz on classes and studying on Thursday (11/29)

Week 11/20 (Week 12)

This week we will:

• Take WFR Quiz on study and classes and food. 
• Work on project 
• Learn character set 9

Homework:

-Character sheet set 9 due next Tuesday 

Week 11/13 and 11/15 (Week 11)

This week we will:

• Go over grammar
• Learn how to explain things
• Learn character set 8 

Homework: 

-Character sheet set 8 due Thursday

-Classes and studying WFR 1-2, Food WFR 1-3 next Tuesday (11/13) 

Character sets 1-5 and writing review

1. 东西，饮料，甜（点），（水）果，筷（子），用

2. （面条），米（饭），炒（饭，面），刀（子），杯（子），汤匙，叉（子），饺（子），（果）汁，茶

3. 鸡肉，猪，虾，（牛，鱼）糖，盐，咸，香　

4. 醋，辣，新鲜，（鲜美），酸，主（食），菜

5.电脑，政治，选，数（学），第，化（学），物理

1.What do you want to drink? I want to drink juice. Staple food I eat pasta.

2.I use chopsticks to eat stir-fried noodle and dumplings. I use spoon to eat stir-fried rice. I use cup to drink tea.

3.This chicken is extremely fresh and fragrant. Fish is too salty, has too much salt. Shrimp is too spicy, pork is a little sour.

4.This year I selected computer, government and physics. I have three elective classes.

5.My first period is math. Second period is chemistry. Math is especially interesting. Chemistry is rather easy. 

 

•你想喝什么东西？我想喝果汁。主食我吃面条。

•我用筷子吃炒面和饺子。我用汤匙吃炒饭。我用杯子喝茶。

•这鸡肉非常新鲜和香。鱼太咸了，有太多盐了。虾子太辣了，猪肉有一点酸。

•今年我选电脑，政治和物理。我有三节选修课

•我第一节课是数学，第二节课是化学，数学特别有意思，化学挺容易的。

 

Week 11/8 and 11/9 (Week 10)

This week we will:

• Learn lesson "How did you do on your last test?" 
• Learn grammar points 
• Review WFR 2
• Learn character set 7 

Homework: 

-Character sheet set 6 due Thursday

-Character sets 1-5 Quiz on Friday

-Character sheet set 7 due next Tuesday (11/13) 

Week 10/30 to 11/2 (Week 9)

This week we will:

• Learn Classes and Study WFR 2 
• Read and listen to classmates' class schedule 
• Learn character set 6 

Homework:
-Character sheet set 6 set due next Thursday
-Character sets 1-5 quiz next Friday

House and activity listening audios

Click HERE to hear the two passages you heard in class.

Week 10/23 to 10/26 (Week 8)

This week we will:

• Take listening part of Test on Monday
• Start lesson on Classes and Study 
• WFR 1
• Learn character set 5

Homework:
-Character sheet set 5 due Thursday
-Worksheet "你今年选什么课" due next Tuesday

Review worksheet answers

Listening:
Click HERE to hear the passage you heard in class. 

Reading:

Older little sister doesn't eat peanut butter. Why does she not eat peanut butter? Because when she was 3 years old she ate a peanut butter sandwich and got sick. Her throat and mouth swelled and she also threw up for a whole day. Doctor says she should not eat food with peanuts in it.

In winter when the temperature is cold, older little sister often drank hot coffee. Her coffee has in it a lot of sugar and milk. She likes to put in 4 teaspoon of sugar. Her coffee is very sweet. In the summer when it is hot, she drinks apple or orange juice in the morning. Her apple and orange juice also have sugar added to them. Summer mornings older little sister will also eat eggs.

Each morning, she eats two boiled (in water) eggs. She put a little salt and sesame oil on the eggs.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday little older sis eats tomato and cheese sandwich and drinks chicken noodle soup for lunch.

Thursday and Friday she eats Chinese food for lunch. She like to eat chicken dumplings or egg, corn and sausage stir-fried rice. Older little sis uses fork and spoon to eat because she doesn't use chopstick well.
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Possible Speaking Questions:

•Explain to a group of Chinese students what Americans teens like to eat. Include what they eat for the 3 meals plus a snack.

•At a party, you met a group of American students about to go overseas to study in China. They are curious about the types of food Chinese people eat. Briefly explain the types of foods eaten at breakfast, lunch and dinner, and some common condiments found in Chinese foods. You may want to say the food names in Chinese, and then explain what it is in English.

•Your Chinese host mother wants to cook you a Chinese meal, and she wants to know what you would like to try. Tell you what you would like to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also tell her the ingredients and condiments that you like and you dislike. Include any food restrictions that you might have.

Week 10/16 and 10/18 (Week 7)

This week we will:

• Take Unit Test 1 on Thursday

Homework:
-Study for test this week 

Unit Test 1 Study Guide

Chinese 3 Unit Test 1 Study Guide:                                     Test: Thursday 10/18 (speaking included)

You should be able to read, spell in Pinyin, say and understand the following topics:

*Everything from Chinese 1 and 2

*All food vocabulary                          *Utensils and condiments vocabulary

*Notes on the etiquette and stories of chopsticks

*Recipe words                                   *Notes from Story of Staple Foods video

*Describe what people eat and which utensils they use

WFR:

*Food WFR 1,2,3

Characters:

Character sets from Chinese 1 and 2  

Chinese 3 Character sets 1-4

1. 东西，饮料，甜（点），（水）果，筷（子），用

2. （面条），米（饭），炒（饭，面），刀（子），杯（子），汤匙，叉（子），饺（子），（果）汁，茶

3. 鸡肉，猪，虾，（牛，鱼）糖，盐，咸，香　

4.酸，苦，辣，新鲜，（鲜美），醋，主（食），菜，

Week 10/8 to 10/12 (Week 6)

This week we will:

• Take listening and speaking food Quiz
• Make dumplings on Thursday
• Watch video on Chinese staple foods
• Learn character sheet set 4

Homework:
-Listening and speaking food Quiz Tuesday
-Character sheet set 4 due Thursday

Week 10/2 to 10/5 (Week 5)

This week we will:

• Finish chopstick etiquette culture presentation
• Learn traditional Chinese food
• Food WFR 2
• Learn receipt words 
• Learn Character set 3
• Take speaking and listening quiz 

Homework:
-Character sheet set 3 due Thursday
-Speaking and listening Quiz on Friday

Week 9/25 to 9/28 (Week 4)

This week we will:

• Finish culture presentation on chopsticks
• Continue food unit
• Learn character set 2

Homework: 

-Character sheet set 2 due Thursday
-Possible WFR make-up on Friday

Week 9/11 to 9/14 (Week 2)

This week we will:

• Continue review 
• Start lesson on food 
• Learn common food names and culture

Homework:
-Review common food names 
-Review character sets 16-23 for Wednesday
-Review character quiz on Friday 

Week 9/4 and 9/6 (Week 1)

This week we will:

• Review everything from last year 
• Go over syllabus

Homework: 

-Signed syllabus due Friday 9/6 for participation grade

-Bring class supplies next Wednesday 9/11 for participation grade
-Read/reread grammar section for Lesson 3 

-Character review quiz next Friday 9/14

Course Syllabus

Syllabus for Chinese 3

2012-2013

Sharon Meng (Meng lǎoshī)

Room 336

Planning periods: 6^th, 7^th and 8^th

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). 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 Chinese. 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 additional characters.

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

Web Page: http://menglaoshichinese3.blogspot.com/

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. Again, students are only responsible for material in the handouts/notes.

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)

Homework Guidelines:

• Punctuality: Bring the assignment the day it is due. If you have not completed it in full, see me before class to explain why.
• 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

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.

A word on extra credits:

No extra credits will be given in this class. There are plenty of quizzes and other assignments for you to recover your grade. Do not forget you can receive additional help. I am usually available during lunch on even days. Just ask!

 (Fill out the form below and return to your teacher)

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            “I have read and understood this syllabus.”

Student Pledge:  ___________________________________________________________

Parent Pledge:  ____________________________________________________________

Parent Contact Number: ____________________________________________________

Parent email: ______________________________________________________________

I have easy access to computer and Internet at home     Yes ________             No ________

(If no, Meng Laoshi will speak with you and we will work something out)

A few words on the National Chinese Honor Society…

This letter will provide you information about NCHS member eligibility at Maggie Walker Governor’s School.

The Maggie Walker Chapter of the NCHS requires that students applying for the NCHS demonstrate excellence in Chinese and commitment to the language by taking Chinese longer than the minimum school requirement of 2 years. Due to our school’s status as a magnet school for gifted students, the Maggie Walker Chapter of the NCHS has received permission from the national chapter to make the following eligibility guidelines:

The applicant must be a regularly enrolled student at Maggie Walker who has:

·         Taken at least four semesters of Chinese at the high school level, and is currently in the fifth semester of Chinese

·         Maintained an overall B grade or better in Chinese and other academic subjects

·         In addition to high academic achievements, has displayed good characters, leadership and service

·         Has no Maggie Walker Honor Code violations

 Exception to this rule:

·         Students who have taken two years of Chinese, but their second year of Chinese is AP Chinese language and culture. Because AP Chinese is the highest level of Chinese offered at Maggie Walker, students who take this class have demonstrated excellence in the language even if they do not satisfy the duration requirement. Students whose second year of Chinese is AP Chinese will be invited to apply for NCHS the following fall semester after they have completed the AP course.

Thank you for reading.

欢迎回来！Welcome back!

欢迎回来！Welcome back!

2011-2012 Final Exam Study Guide

中文3 Final Exam Study Guide                                    Speaking Exam: Thursday 6/7

                                                                                    Final Exam: Tuesday 6/12 Morning 

Areas covered: (You should be able to read, spell in Pinyin, say and understand the following topics) 

*Class schedule                        *Your opinion on classes and teachers

*Studying for tests                    *妈妈减肥 (give advice on how to go on a diet)          

*审美观                                  *Ideal boy/girl friend (adjectives to describe physical and personality traits)

*Moods                                   *Transportation                        *Things to do around town 

WFR sets 1-14, 

Make phone call WFR

Character Sets 1-21              

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

35. （生）词，写（字），除（了）…以外，还，忙着，(必)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），(美)式足（球），（棒球），排（球），网（球），素菜，乒乓（球）,毽（子）

8。 总（的来说），另（一）方面，皮肤，觉（得），身材（高大），娇（小）

9。性格，（英）俊，潇洒，内（外）向，酷

10。温柔，体贴, 幽默，可靠，

11。稳重，细（心），（有）自信 ，（心）地善良

12。（有）气质，开朗，安静，（善）解（人）意

13。（中）等（身）材，方法，丰满，卡路里

14。素菜，油腻，审（美）观，百，千，万

15. (高)兴，（兴）奋, 平（静），惊讶，骄傲，郁闷，（难过）

16. 寂寞，害怕，担（心）, 让，找，请问， 电话，回

17. 爱（好），有（空），久，（不）错，（小）时，（分）钟，要（么），游泳

18. (热)闹，（好）玩，活动，（所有的），室内，（室外），（前三）名， （好动），跑步，画

19. 怎（么）样，或，（时）候，坐，汽（车），公（车），换，地铁

20. 先，然后，再，站，线，飞机，快，慢

21. 转，东，南，西，北，（大）约，直（走），往，出（口），就到（了）

Week 5/22 and 5/25 (Week 35)

This week we will:

• Go on a field trip on Tuesday
• Speaking Quiz on giving directions on Friday 

Week 5/15 to 5/18 (Week 34)

This week we will:

• Review directions
• Learn places found around town/city 
• Learn what you do in places around town 
• WFR 14

Homework:
-Study WFR  1-14
-Reading and speaking quiz on Friday 5/25 (area of reading concentrating on WFR 12 and 13)

Week 5/1 to 5/4

This week we will:
-Continue lesson with transportation
-Practice telling and following directions
-Character set 20
-Take quiz on WFR 1-12 on Tuesday

Homework:
-Study for WFR 1-12 Quiz on Tuesday
-Character sheet set 20 due Thursday

Week 4/24 to 4/27 (Week 31)

This week we will:

• Start lesson on transportation 
• Learn grammar on transportation 
• WFR 12
• Character set 19

Homework:
-Character sheet set 19 due Thursday
-WFR 1-12 Quiz next Tuesday

Week 4/17 to 4/20 (Week 30)

This week we will:

• Review for Unit Test 2 
• Take Unite Test 2 on Thursday 

Homework:
-Review for Unit Test 2 on Thursday (4/19)-- For study guide and review material see posts below

Unit Test 2 listening/reading practice

Click HERE to listen to passage A

Click HERE to listen to passage B

A.

现在是夏天，可是这星期三天气很不好。早上下雨，很闷也非常热。我六点半起床，七点在厨房做西班牙文功课。九点四十分我在沙发上打电玩。十一点零八分上网写作。中午我的家人吃中饭。下午不下雨了，多云。三点我去做义工。六点四十五分我去朋友家玩。十点我去健身。我穿白色的T-恤杉和长运动裤。

B.

星期四天气还好。早上是晴天，下午雷阵雨。晚上阴天。今天挺凉爽的，不太潮湿。我和朋友去露营。我们穿雨衣，牛仔裤和T-恤杉。我们也带了游泳衣。我的朋友很外向也很好动。他也非常幽默和友善。他长得不太高但是很健壮。我们一起露营很高兴。早上我们钓鱼，我们钓得很不错，钓了很多鱼。中午我们吃鱼。下午我们去打猎。我们打得很糟糕。我们觉得打猎很无聊。晚上我们去散步。十一点睡觉。