中文
Exploring Chinese
Grade 6
马老师
Room 710
(Ma Laoshi)
Miss Ma
jma@basd.net
欢迎 Welcome！
Welcome back to the new school year and to Chinese class! I am very
excited and looking forward to you learning the Chinese language.
This class will focus on introducing Mandarin Chinese to the sixth grade
learners by involving them in listening and speaking activities, with some written
activities included.
Topics that will be introduced are:
Chinese names
Greetings, goodbyes, and feelings
Chinese Pinyin
Numbers
Colors
Animals
Sports and activities
Chinese culture
This class will meet every day for half of a marking period (22 or 23 days).
Students will need a folder for this class.
Grading Policy:
30% Participation
15% Journal
30% Assignment/ Projects
25% Quiz / test
1. Participation in class is vital to learning Chinese. Participation points will be
given EVERY DAY and can hurt your grade if you do not choose to participate.
*With learning and speaking a foreign language MISTAKES WILL BE MADE. The
best way to learn is to make mistakes and learn from them. Do not be afraid to
participate if you are not sure of an answer or how to pronounce something. We are
all here to learn from one another! Mistakes will be embraced and learned from.
2. Homework will be checked for completeness as soon as class begins.
If the homework is late for one day, the grade will be deducted by 25%. If it’s late
for two days, the student will only receive half of the grade (50%). But if it is late
for more than two days this very grade will be zero.
Absent / Missed work
It is the student’s responsibility to make up the missed work. Please make up any
missed assignment or test within a week. There will be an “absent” folder in the
classroom and in teacher page. If you are absent for the day, you need to check
the folder or the teacher page for missed assignment.
My teacher page address: http://www.basd.net/Domain/1520
Assessment /evaluation:
Students are graded with the school’s grading system and have the
opportunity to earn points on quizzes, homework, class activity, presentations and
extra credit work. Parents and students can check students’ grades by accessing
the portal in PowerSchool. Parents can also contact Miss Ma by e-mail
(jma@basd.net).
Classroom Rules:
1. Be respectful
·Be respectful of one another’s thoughts and ideas. A mutual respect is expected
between all students and the teacher.
·Raise your hand when you wish to speak. Excessive talking out and unnecessary
disruptions will affect participation grades.
·Respect one another’s belongings. Do not touch or move anything that does not
belong to you. Respect school’s property as well.
2. Be prepared
·Arrive to class on time.
·Bring all materials needed to class every day. Folders, Notebooks and pens/
pencils must be brought to class everyday unless you are told otherwise. Points will
be deducted from participation if you consistently come to class unprepared.
3. Other expectations from students
·No randomly moving around unless you are asked to participate in an activity.
·No eating and drinking during class unless you are asked to.
· No working on other material during class without permission, it will be
confiscated until the next day.
·Only one student may use the restroom at a time. The student should sign out by
writing his/her name, the time out and the return time on the “bathroom” chart
which will be placed in the classroom.
Consequences for not following rules and procedures:
1st offense: Warning
2nd offense: Conference between student/teacher
3rd offense: Phone call or email home
4th offense: Detention
5th offense: Referral to office
It is my goal that you will have a successful and good experience learning
this language. But the most important component for this learning experience to
be enjoyable and successful is your participation and willingness to learn. It might
seem and feel difficult at times, but I encourage you to persevere and have
patience with yourself. I am always ready to give extra help if needed.
Syllabus Recognition
My parent(s)/guardian(s) and I have read the information regarding the Chinese
class. We understand what is expected and required as a student in this class. We
will contact the teacher and discuss any questions/concerns regarding these
policies.
My signature indicates that the information has been reviewed.
Student Signature _________________________
Parent signature ___________________________
Date ____________________________________
*please sign and return this portion.