COURSE TITLE
EHS World Languages 2015-2016
Chinese 1
Dr. Xiaoqing Yang Christine.yang@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Website: Mrs. Yang’s Website
INSTRUCTOR
Voicemail # 470-253-4316 Tutoring Session: Tuesdays 3:20-3:50
ADMINISTRATOR FOR
Dr. Dan Snipes dan.snipes@cheroke.k12.ga.us (770)-721-5580
WORLD LANGUAGES
DEPARTMENT HEAD
Dr. Claudia Larrotta: claudia.larrotta@cherokee.k12.ga.us
USEFUL WEBSITES
EHS CCSD Edmodo
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to help students comprehend both spoken and written Chinese, and to communicate both orally
and in writing in Chinese. Emphasis will be on stimulating novice proficiency through the use of the basic skills of
listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The functional content is the primary objective of each level and refers to
the actions and tasks students are able to perform in Chinese; to use the language in a communicative competent
manner, not just know it. The grammatical content for each level is the "tool" to communicate correctly. Many activities
are presented to help students grasp the language structures and rules in a natural way. Both ancient and modern
Chinese cultures of the world will be explored, as well as current events and the geography of the Chinese-speaking
world. The course is taught according to the Modern Languages Level I.
COURSE CONTENT
Linguistic content will include topics of grammar and vocabulary essential for novice-level conversational Chinese,
as determined by the Georgia Performance Standards for Modern Languages Level I. Chinese culture and current
events will be explored through readings, video, internet, cultural projects and foods.
SUGGESTED MATERIALS
 Pencils, Erasers, Highlighter
 Markers and/or Colored Pencils
 USB
 Dry Erase Marker
(individual white boards will be provided for class
activities)
3 ring binder w/paper and dividers
 Notebook:
Provided for you: Text Integrated Chinese Level 1, Part 1 (3rd Edition), Cheng & Tsui Company, Boston, USA, 2009.
Workbook for Level 1, Part 1, (3rd edition), Cheng & Tsui Company, Boston, USA, 2009.
GRADES & SCORING:
Grades should reflect what students know and are able to do. Therefore, in this class, grades will be derived from
assessments of the following skills:
Vocabulary Skills ....................................................................................................................................................15%
Grammar Skills ……………………………...............................................……................................................…15%
Comprehension Skills (Listening and Reading Activities and Assessments)….....................................................15%
Production Skills (Speaking and Writing Activities and Assessments)……........................................…........….. 20%
Integrated Skills (Listening/Reading/Writing Speaking Projects/ Skits/ Unit Tests/Midterm and Final Exams)...35%
Each of the five grading categories will include grades for assessments, homework, classwork, and projects, with
points assigned reflecting the complexity of the task.
The grading system will be a Standards-Based Approach, reflecting Performance Standards, and not just letter
grades. The terminology for mastery of performance standards will be reflected in the rubric for each assessment.
Traditional School Approach
Standards-Based Approach
90-100%
Outstanding/Excellent
95-100%
Advanced/ Exceeds Standards
80-89%
Above Average/ Good
85-94%
Proficient/ Meets Standards
70-79%
Average/ Satisfactory
75-84%
Basic/ Approaching Standards
60-69%
Below Average/ Poor
74 or below Below Basic/ Does Not Meet Standards
EXPECTATIONS
Students are expected to be active participants; work in group projects, present and have brief conversations/skits in
class. Projects will be done in small groups, others will be done individually. At the time the assignment is
distributed, the size of the group applicable to the project and a rubric for how it will be graded will be given. Project
–based learning, flexible grouping and cooperative learning strategies are implemented throughout the school year.
ASSESSMENTS
Progress and performance of student language proficiency will be assessed in various ways which include but are not
limited to: presentational speaking, performance assessments, exams, projects and portfolios.
Students will be formatively assessed often and will have summative assessments at regular intervals throughout the
year. All summative assessments will be announced.
Midterm and Final Exams are scheduled during the school wide exam period.
GRADE RECOVERY
We believe that ALL students can achieve success, just not always at the same rate. Students who do not
demonstrate proficiency will be given opportunities to learn the material and re-assess. See “Contract for
Reassessment, Delayed or Make-up Assessment”.
If a student fails to complete/hand in an assignment or test on time, the following consequences will be given:
 The teacher will contact parents.
 A grade of “NHI” will be entered in the ASPEN Grade book.
 Recovery will be available, however the student must first attend a detention with the teacher. (This will be
assigned before or after school.)
Once the detention has been served, the student’s assignment will be accepted without penalty. If the student fails to
attend the detention, the teacher will complete a discipline referral in order to complete the work at a supervised inschool Saturday morning work session. Missing assignments MUST be turned in before each Unit’s summative
assessment.
EXTRA CREDIT
Enrichment opportunities are occasionally offered in order to provide cultural appreciation and additional evidence of
students understanding, knowledge, and/or skills. The work resulting from enrichment assignments will not replace
missing assignments. Some examples of enrichment opportunities that may count for extra credit are: Participation
in Cultural Events, Local, Regional or National/International Competitions, and community outreach using the target
language. In any situation where extra credit is offered, all students will have the opportunity to earn the extra points.
ATTENDANCE & TARDINESS POLICY
Follow rules as per CCSD Student Handbook. County policy will be observed. Time allotted for make-up work will
be UP TO 10 days depending on the nature of the assignment and at the teacher’s discretion.
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
1. Come to class on time prepared to learn. School policy on attendance and tardiness will be enforced.
2. Participate. Participation is a grade.
3. Be in your assigned seat.
4. If you need extra help talk to your teacher to schedule a tutoring session.
5. Be respectfully cooperative of the teaching and learning environment.
6. Clean up after yourself.
7. Keep cell phones and electronic devices turned off unless directed otherwise.
8. Check Mrs. Yang’s Website on a regular basis for assignments, resources and pertinent information.
9. Take ownership of your academic journey!
CHINESE LEARNING TARGETS
This is the beginning Chinese class, and students will start to learn and practice Chinese from the first step.
By the end of the academic year, students
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Can read Pinyin for Chinese pronunciations.
Can use Pinyin to type Chinese characters.
Can understand and use Chinese classroom expressions.
Can understand and use Chinese survival and daily life expressions.
Can do greetings and introduce self and other persons using basic, culturally appropriate Chinese.
Can use Chinese numbers.
Can exchange information about self, family, and familiar things using Chinese words, phrases and simple
sentences in culturally appropriate ways.
8. Can set an appointment with what to do, where to go and when to meet by using Chinese words, phrases and
simple sentences.
9. Can talk about date, time, simple school life and daily schedule in Chinese.
10. Can write a simple letter or email in Chinese.
11. Know how to express money and price in Chinese and can do simple shopping.
12. Know main words about wears and can telling preferred wearing.
13. Can talk about simple transportations.
14. Can express self needs, interests and emotions with “I like” “I don’t like”, “I want”, “I don’t want” in
Chinese.
15. Can read and write simple Chinese written materials in the topics above.
16. Can understand and compare the culture differences presented in the topics above.