中文一
Chinese I
2014-15
丁老师
(Ding Laoshi) Miss Ding
欢迎 Welcome！
Welcome back to school and Chinese class! I am very excited for the new school
year to begin and am looking forward to you beginning to learn the Chinese language.
The goal of the course is to prepare students to use the language for real-world
purposes in culturally appropriate ways. We will accomplish this goal through
listening, speaking, reading and writing Chinese.
Class meets every day for the whole year.
Textbook:
Discovering Chinese 《奇妙中文》
Content:
Part 1:
(Follow the textbook)
· Hello!
·Objects in classroom
· What’s your name?
· Fruits
· How old are you?
· Food
· Countries
·Colors
·School and grade
· Clothes
·Family members
· Body parts
·Locations and addresses
·Sports
·Months and dates
· Animals
·Days of the week
Part 2:
·Chinese names
· Numbers
·Greetings, goodbyes and feelings
· Weather
·Chinese Pinyin (pronunciation)
During the class, you are expected to speak and use Chinese. This might be a little
difficult and challenging to accomplish in the beginning. Through determination and
perseverance, we should be able to see good results in a few weeks. I will find
ways to help you to be able to reach that expectation.
Grading Policy
30% Participation
15% Journal
25% Assignment/ Projects
30% 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.
Homework which is late for one day is accepted. But if it’s late for two days, the
student will only receive half credit (50%). If the homework is late for more than
two days this very grade will be zero.
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. If parents and students have any questions regarding
homework and/or need help with anything, you can contact Miss Ding by e-mail
(yding@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. Textbooks 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. Turn you cellphone off
· Cell phone used is not allowed in class. It will be taken away from you for the
rest of the day.
4. No Food or drinks are allowed during class, unless you are told otherwise.
5. Follow all school policies as outlined in the student handbook.
Consequences for not following rules and procedures
1st offense: Warning
2nd offense: Conference between student/teacher
3rd offense: Call home to parents
4th offense: Detention
5th offense: Referral to office
It is my goal that you will have success and a 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 you 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________________
Date________________
Parent Signature____________________ Date_______________
**Please sign and return this portion