COURSE TITLE EHS World Languages 2015-2016 Chinese 3 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 III. 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 III. 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 2 (3rd Edition), Cheng & Tsui Company, Boston, USA, 2009. Workbook for Level 1, Part 2, (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 course continues previous Chinese class. More vocabulary, sentence structures and grammar will be introduced, and Pinyin will be only used as a tool for pronunciation. By the end of the academic year, students 1. Can talk about weather, understand simple weather forecast, and do simple comparisons. 2. Can read simple Chinese menu and order food in Chinese. 3. Can describe a location and give clear directions about how to get somewhere with different transportation tools in certain situations. 4. Can describe and send invitation card for a party. 5. Can briefly describe a person. 6. Know how to give oral invitations and politely decline them. 7. Can describe the symptoms of a few common diseases, and understand a doctor’s simple diagnoses and advices. 8. Can describe different rooms and main furniture in a house or an apartment. 9. Can discuss rent and read house rent advertisements. 10. Can talk about sports and daily excises. 11. Can order airline tickets, do a travel plan and itinerary. 12. Can discuss main airlines, the airfares and airplane schedule. 13. Can describe a place and the scenery. 14. Know how to check in at an airport. 15. Can read and write simple Chinese written materials about the topics above. 16. Know Chinese culture and culture differences related with the topics above.