Chinese 2 - Term 4
2015.5.26 Tue
In class:
- Cultural Experience! You'll be sad you missed. - Blue Reflections letter. (See attachment.) - Film Review - Ideas for Summer (See attachment for some ideas.) - AAPPL Make-up for those who missed |
Reminders:
- The AAPPL scores were not uploaded today. If you'd like to know your score, shoot me an email and I'll let you know what you got as soon as the scores are finalized. - Happy Summer! Keep in touch. I want to hear all the great things you are doing. |
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2015.5.21 Thu
In class:
- AAPPL exam. Great work on a difficult test! If you were absent today, be prepared to take it on Tuesday. |
Deadlines:
TODAY: Thu, May 21 3PM Late Work Deadline Tue, May 26 AAPPL Make-up Tue, May 26 in class Un-used LC/HP |
2015.5.19 Tue
In class:
- Score journals (My TA will score yours if you were absent. If you forgot yours, bring it by the late work deadline Thu at 3.) - See character finals. - Character Translation 2.1 (See me for yellow worksheet.) - AAPPL scoring discussion (http://aappl.actfl.org/sites/default/files/AAPPL%20Scores%20Interpersonal.pdf) - AAPPL Review (http://chineseflagship.byu.edu/languagefair/docs/pdf/2015%20new%20LF%20questions%20final.pdf) This is a good set of questions to feel comfortable responding to. |
Deadlines:
Thu, May 21 AAPPL in Lab 302 Thu, May 21 3PM Late Work Deadline Tue, May 26 in class Un-used LC/HP |
2015.5.15 Fri
In class:
- Journals list to be ready for correcting them Tuesday (See attachment) - Chapter 1-4 Character Quiz (Come to Flex Tuesday to make it up.) - http://aappl.actfl.org/demo Click on Chinese ILS to review for the AAPPL test we will take on Thursday, May 21st. - Zhu Ni handout - learn these phrases (See me for white handout) |
Deadlines:
Ch 1-4 Character Quiz Make-up (Flex Tue, May 19th) Tue, May 19 Journals in class Thu, May 21 AAPPL in class Thu, May 21 3PM LW Deadline Tue, May 26 in class Un-used LC/HP |
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2015.5.13 Wed: Sub
In class:
- No Journal - See me for pink dialogue 1.2 translation worksheet - Film Review (If you missed class today, see attachment. Find something in Chinese online--or a Chinese film--and watch it for 30 minutes. Identify 30 words in Chinese/English. If the character is in your flash cards, write that down, too.) |
Deadlines:
Fri, May 15th Ch 1-4 Character Quiz Tue, May 19 Journals in class Thu, May 21 AAPPL in class Thu, May 21 3PM LW Deadline Tue, May 26 in class Un-used LC/HP |
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2015.5.11 Mon
In class:
- No Journal - Green Character Worksheet (See me for a copy.) - In green textbook, read (in characters) dialogue 8.2. Watch DVD 8.2. - In green textbook, read pgs. 197-198. - Watch YouTube clip. |
Deadlines:
Wed, May 13th Ch 1-4 Character Quiz Tue, May 19 Journals in class Thu, May 21 AAPPL in class Thu, May 21 3PM LW Deadline Tue, May 26 in class Un-used LC/HP |
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2015.5.7 Thu
In class:
- No Journal - Yellow Character Worksheet (See me for a copy.) - Chapter 1-4 Characters Around-the-World (Be ready for 5/13 Quiz.) - Read Pg. 202 in the text book in characters, looking on at the pinyin if you get stuck. Watch Dialogue 8.1 on the DVD. |
Deadlines:
Wed, May 13th Ch 1-4 Character Quiz Tue, May 19 Journals in class Thu, May 21 AAPPL in class Thu, May 21 3PM LW Deadline Tue, May 26 in class Un-used LC/HP |
2015.5.5 Tue
In class:
- No Journal. Practice speaking 5 minutes with your pengyou. - War Game. Review Chinese 1 Speaking Questions. (See attachment and make sure you know them all.) - Chapter 3 Character Review. Know them! - Character writing practice. You can only use the characters listed on the sheet to create sentences or questions. (See me for pink worksheet.) - Listen to clip with Canadian's fabulous Chinese. (See YouTube.) |
Deadlines:
Wed, May 13th Ch 1-4 Character Quiz Tue, May 19 Journals in class Thu, May 21 AAPPL in class Thu, May 21 3PM LW Deadline Tue, May 26 in class Un-used LC/HP |
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2015.5.1 Fri
In class:
- No Journal - School Subjects Debate - Wow! You were awesome. (If you were absent, you will be stamped for Flex on Wed to do a make-up debate. You will have to do the whole thing on your own.) |
Deadlines:
Wed, May 13th Ch 1-4 Character Quiz Tue, May 19 Journals in class Thu, May 21 AAPPL in class Thu, May 21 3PM LW Deadline Tue, May 26 in class Un-used LC/HP |
2015.4.29 Wed
In class:
- Journal (See attachment) - Review Chapter 1 Characters - Debate Prep (See attachment) |
HW:
- Be ready for the Debate on Friday (See attachment) Deadlines: Wed, May 13th Ch 1-4 Character Quiz Tue, May 19 Journals in class Thu, May 21 AAPPL in class Thu, May 21 3PM LW Deadline Tue, May 26 in class Un-used LC/HP |
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2015.4.27 Mon - SUB
In class:
- No Journal
- Get into your Debate Teams. Finalize your plans. Be ready to debate Wed.
- I guess the sub didn't show a film. She was a native and provided a great listening/speaking review.
- No Journal
- Get into your Debate Teams. Finalize your plans. Be ready to debate Wed.
- I guess the sub didn't show a film. She was a native and provided a great listening/speaking review.
2015.4.23 Thu - SUB
In class:
- No Journal
- Green Character Packet - translate into pinyin & English (See me if you need a packet)
- Work in Debate teams. Finish your "Opening Statement," "Questions you might use against the other team" and your "Closing Statement."
- No Journal
- Green Character Packet - translate into pinyin & English (See me if you need a packet)
- Work in Debate teams. Finish your "Opening Statement," "Questions you might use against the other team" and your "Closing Statement."
2015.4.21 Tue
In class:
- Journal (See attachment) - Review school subjects - Adjectives: write in the pinyin (See attachment "Brainstorm" or see me for blue worksheet) - Translate into Chinese. On your own sheet of paper. (See attachment.) - March Madness. In your team of 4, start preparing your opening statement. (See attachments for instructions on how the debate will run. See me if you were absent to know which team you are on.) |
HW:
- Keep reviewing characters. We'll do another character quiz on Chapters 1-4 in May. - Keep prepping for the AAPPL speaking final at the end of May |
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2015.4.17 Fri
In class:
- No journal - Congrats on the 1st place win at BYU! You all performed fabulously! - BYUers: Write a thank you notes (See attachment for directions and me for paper). I will mail Tuesday. - Non-BYUers: Newspaper activity (See attachment for directions and me for papers). - Yao (See attachment for examples. You don't need to do anything with this. Just know how to use it.) |
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2015.4.15 Wed
In class:
- 15-min schedule worksheet due at the bell - Journal (See attachment) - BYU reminders - Song practice - School Subjects Quiz (I'll stamp you next week for Flex if you were absent. Probably on Wed.) - Schedule activity. Find another student who was absent today or someone who's willing to re-do the activity. I will give you extra 15-min schedule copies. See attachment for more directions. |
Reminders:
- BYUers: - Tomorrow (Thu, Apr 16th), be here 7:45AM (Bus will leave at 8AM!) - bring me your permission slip! - make sure you have a schedule so you know when to be where - artists & musicians--make sure your art and instruments are ready to go Thursday morning! You can leave them in my classroom Wednesday night. |
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2015.4.13 Mon
In class:
- Journal (See attachment) - BYU announcements & reminders & schedules - Song practice - School subjects review (Around-the-world) - Yiqian & Yihou review - Fill out a schedule for A or B-Day (See me for pink or yellow worksheet) |
HW:
- Due at the start of class Wed, Apr 15: A or B-Day schedule (fill out in pinyin for 15-minute increments. Include sleeping, waking up, brushing teeth, meals, classes, FLEX, etc.) Reminders: - BYUers: - Tue, Apr 14th Flex, practice song in auditorium - bring me your permission slip! - Thu, be here 7:45AM - make sure you have a schedule so you know when to be where - artists & musicians--make sure your art and instruments are ready to go Thursday morning! You can leave them in my classroom Wednesday night. |
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2015.4.2 Thu
In class:
- Journal (See attachment) - BYUers: Bring me your permission slips. - Practice song/dance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gakhn2Sfls) - Chapter 5 Character Practice. Write all the characters. On the back of the last page of the pink packet, write 3 sentences or questions in characters using only the characters from this packet. (See me for pink packet.) - Review school subjects whiteboard game. We will have a quiz on the school subjects after spring break. |
HW:
- Spring Break Challenge. Try to find a Chinese speaker to talk to over the break. Come back and share your story. - BYU Language Fair: Thu, Apr 16th. I must have your permission slip for you to get on the bus. :) - BYU Song Practice: Tue, Apr 14th during Flex in the auditorium. - Wed, Apr 15: Quiz on School subjects. - Enjoy Spring Break!! |
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2015.3.31 Tue
In class:
- No Journal - Permission slips. BYU attendees. Please return by Thursday so you don't have to worry about it over Spring Break. (See attachment.) - BYU-ers. Pass off song chorus memorized. If you were absent, come see me to pass off. Must pass off to attend BYU on April 16th. - Review school subjects. - Lab 302/130: Go to http://aappldemo.actfltesting.org/Login.aspx?CTID=1&TID=27&Test=CH-ILS-A Test your mic and headset. Do the practice activity. You will have to share headsets. Make sure everyone gets a chance to practice. When you finish, nicely wrap up your headset, put it in the plastic container and return it to the box. Then you can work on memorizing song lyrics or the school subjects. |
HW:
- BYU Language Fair Permission slip. - BYU Language Fair Thu, Apr 16th. Be there 7:45 AM. Bus leaves at 8AM. Return around 2nd lunch. Bring $5-6 if you'd like to purchase Chinese food there. - Learn school subjects. - End of May: AAPPL exam. Review all your "I can" statements. |
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2015.3.27 Fri
In class:
- Journal (See attachment) - Practice song - AAPPL: Take a look at website. (http://aappl.actfl.org/) We'll practice in the lab on Tuesday. - School Terms worksheet. See photo for KEY. Paste symbols on. (See me for copies.) |
HW:
- Review School Terms - "You are my Flower" Chorus lyrics memorized by Tue, Mar 31st
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2015.3.25 Wed
In class:
- Audio Sentences were due 8 AM this morning (Bring me a late coupon to submit late recordings.) - Journal (See attachment for first Term 4 entry) - Review "You are my Flower" chorus and learn dance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gakhn2Sfls) - Listen to Audio recordings - Review colors - Review direction song (See attachment) |
HW:
- Memorize the chorus! - BYU Competitors! We only have tomorrow Flex and Tue-Fri Flex before Spring Break. The competition is the week after Spring Break!! Come to Flex as much as possible. |
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2015.3.23 Mon
In class:
- Blue Character Translation worksheet due - Receive Term 4 Late Coupons & Hall Passes (You'll get them Wednesday if you were gone.) - Computer Lab (Find one other Chinese 2 to work with. Share a google doc with each other. You will then type a conversation between each other on the google doc in Chinese characters. You should have about 20 lines of questions/answers total. When you finish, you should share the google doc with me: [email protected] Make sure both of your names are on top of the google doc.) - Song lines 7-8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gakhn2Sfls) BYU Language Fair Attendees must pass this off by Tue, Mar 31st - After completing your 6 pingchang, cai, jiu...le sentences, record yourself speaking 2 sentences. 1 with jiu…le and 1 with cai. Make sure you say your name/class period on the recording so I know who you are. Make sure your tones and pronunciation are accurate. We will listen to these in class on Wednesday. Due Wed 8AM. Email me the voice memo. [email protected] Come see me if you do not have a recording device. |
HW:
- Audio recording must be emailed to me by 8AM Wednesday morning. Here is the structure you should follow: Renmin pingchang ____ sui xuehui ____ keshi wo ____ sui cai/jiu xuehui ______. (le) * Cai= finally, Jiu...le = indicates early - BYU Language Fair Competitors! We're in crunch time. Come to Flex Wed & Thu this week to prepare! |