China and Globalization—In the 21st-century classroom,
Chinese language learning meets the world.
学中文
Learning Chinese, Thinking Globally

I teach Chinese 1, 2, 3, AP Chinese Language and Culture at:

Clovis West High School: 327-2198(AM)

Buchanan High School: 327-3253 (PM)

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

12th week grading period ends Friday, Nov. 14.
All missing assignments and homework need to be made up by this Friday.

Sunday, November 2, 2014

11/03/2014--11/07/2014
Chinese 1: 1. Family Members (P.38)
                  2. Family Tree Project
                  3. Speaking Test:address, telephone numbers
                  4. Vocabulary Test: P. 38
Chinese 2: 1. Research: Chinese Traditional Houses
                  2. Lesson 5: Chinese Houses
                  3. Speaking: Living in an apartment
                  4. Vocabulary Test: Lesson 5(p.28)
Chinese 3: 1. Unit 4: Parents and Children
                  2. Typing Practice
                  3. Power Point Project: Chinese traditional symbols
                  4. Vocabulary Test: Unit 4 (25 words)
AP Chinese: 1. Lesson 8
                     2. Packet #8
                     3. Test: Lesson 8
                     4. Speaking: 我的家庭

Sunday, October 19, 2014

10/20/2014--10/24/2014
Chinese 1:Reading: P. 28
              2. Vocabulary Test (written): P. 26
              3. Unit 3/Cap. 1: Numbers (P.32)
              4. Flashcard #4: p. 26--28
              5. Family Portrait
              6. Speaking: My Family
Chinese 2: 1. Internet Research: 四合院 (Chinese traditional houses)
                  2. Reading: P. 26
                  3. Flashcard: Lesson 4
                  4. Vocabulary Test: Lesson 4 (p. 22)
                  5. Movie: The Red Lantern
Chinese 3: 1.Conversation: see a doctor
                  2. Video: Chinese Herbal Medicine
                  3. Reading: P. 29
                  4. Writing: 馬大明生病了
AP Chinese: 1. Lesson 6
                     2. Vocabulary Test: Lesson 6
                     3. Packet #6
                     4. Speaking: Chinese Customs

Saturday, October 4, 2014

6-week grading period ended on Friday, Oct. 3, 2014
Please make up all missed tests and turn in
all assignments, or 10% off after 10/06/2014

10/06/2014--10/10/2014
Chinese 1: New words: P. 26
                  Flashcard #3: P.22, 23, 24
                  Reading: P. 24
                  Vocabulary Test: P. 22
Chinese 2: More New Words
                  Speaking: Ask for Directions
                  Vocabulary Test: Lesson 3
Chinese 3: Reading: P. 23
                  Grammar: Measure Words
                  Conversation: Go to a doctor
                  Vocabulary Test: P. 22
AP Chinese: Packet: Lesson 4
                     Conversation: Making an appointment
                   

Sunday, September 28, 2014

09/29/2014--10/03/2014
Chinese 1:Vocabulary Test: P.22
          Building Blocks: P.23
          Listening/Reading: P.24
          Video: China's First Emperor
Chinese 2: Lesson 3: Asking for Direction
           Handout: more Directions
           Conversation: How do I get to....
           Vocabulary Test: Lesson 3
Chinese 3: Vocabulary: Unit 3/P.21
           Make Sentences: P.21
           Reading: P.23
           Conversation: Go to a doctor
           Vocabulary Test:P.22
AP Chinese: Vocabulary/Sentence Test: Lesson 4
            Packet 4: Chinese Cuisines and Culture
            Conversation: At a Chinese restaurant
           
       

Saturday, September 20, 2014

09/22/2014--09/26/2014
Chinese 1: Reading: "100 Chinese Family Names"
                Internet Research: Chinese Last Names and Origins
                Flashcard Test: Unit 2 (p.18--20)
                Reading: P. 20
                Speaking Test: Greeting and Exchange names
Chinese 2: Internet Research: Chinatown in the world
                 Reading: P. 12
                 Speaking Test: P. 11--questions of Chinatown
                 Writing: P. 12 (translation)
                 Sentence Test: Lesson 2 (P. 9)
Chinese 3: Reading: P. 13, 17,19
                Typing: Unit 1+2
                Speaking: P. 18
                Listening Test: P. 13+17 (top conversation)
AP Chinese: Lesson 2: At the Bank
                    Packet: Lesson 2
                    Speaking: At the Bank
                    Test: Lesson 2

Sunday, September 14, 2014

09/15/2014--09/19/2014
Chinese 1: Capsule 2: Chinese Characters and Family Names 百家姓
                 Research: Chinese Family Origins and Family Names
                 Flashcard Test: P. 18--20
                 Reading: P. 19
                 Vocabulary Test (written): P. 18
Chinese 2: Lesson 2: China Town
                 Research: The story of China Town
                 Video: From China to China Town--Family Root Search of Fong See
                 Flashcard Test: Lesson 2
                 Vocabulary Test: Lesson 2 (P. 18)
Chinese 3: Unit 2 (P. 12)
                 Research: Measure Words
                 Speaking: Identify Measure Words
                 Reading: P. 13
                 Vocabulary Test: 25-word (P. 12)
AP Chinese: Lesson 1: Food
                 Speaking: Eating Chinese Food
                 Vocabulary Test: Lesson 1

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Welcome Back to Chinese!
New Resolution for this year:
Speak Chinese, Think Chinese.

09/08/2014--09/11/2014
Chinese 1: Unit 2
Chinese 2: Vocabulary Test: Lesson 1 (P.2)
Chinese 3: Vocabulary Test: Lesson 1 (P.2)
AP Chinese: Vocab Test: Lesson 2 + Speaking (buying food at a mini-mart)