1. Chinese 1A Sept
Tang Laoshi

2. Objective: I can greet 8 people in a culturally authentic way in a speaking ball game.
Inquiry question: How does the manner in which we greet people reflect our cultural values or cultural perspectives?
Warmup
Class start ritual
Some common procedures
New material
Toss the ball game
song
Discussion of the inquiry question
HW: Say hello to your family and friends in Chinese (at least 6 different people), practice speaking at home.

3. 1. Warmup What do I hope to learn in Chinese class this year?
Why am I learning Chinese?
What are 2 things I know about China?

4. 2. Start of class ritual
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5. 3. Some Common Procedures
Peace and quiet
Clapping
Counting down from 5
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6. 4. New Materials 你
Ní (second tone)
You

7. 好 4.New material Hăo (third tone) Literally means “good”
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8. 5.Toss the ball game (5 min)
The teacher will divide you into groups. Toss the ball back and forth and introduce yourself. Person 1 (name of person 2) 好。(toss the ball) Person 2 (name of person 1) 好。 Then (Person 3’s name) 好。

9. 6. Song

10. 7. Discussion
How does the manner in which we greet people reflect our cultural values or cultural perspectives?
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11. Homework
HW: Say hello to your family and friends in Chinese (at least 6 different people), practice speaking at home.