Current Events
History, Holidays and Traditions
Chinese 3 > Humanities Current Events
Communication
Person-to-Person Communication
- Ask and answer questions concerning current events.
- Express and exchange reactions to current events.
Listening and Reading for Understanding
- Identify pertinent information when listening to media newscasts or reading selections from written news sources.
Oral and Written Presentation
- Communicate main ideas and supporting details orally and in writing when presenting a current event.
- Produce and explain opinions and reactions to current news events.
Cultures
Cultural Perspectives, Practices and Products
- Discuss how the viewpoints of people from Chinese-speaking countries are reflected in their news broadcasts and publications.
Connections, Comparisons, and Communities
Making Connections Through Language
- Relate knowledge of current events gained in social sciences, history, government, and science classes to information learned in Chinese class.
Cultural and Linguistic Comparisons
- Compare and contrast attitudes towards world events of people in the U.S. and in Chinese-speaking countries.
Communication Across Communities
- Locate and use authentic resources in Chinese television news programs, newspapers, magazines, and the Internet to broaden understanding of current events.
Related Vocabulary and Linguistic Elements
- Vocabulary related to specific current events
Chinese 3 > Humanities History, Holidays and Traditions
Communication
Person-to-Person Communication
- Ask and answer questions about historical events, holidays, and traditions.
- Sustained a detailed conversation about historical events, holidays, and traditions.
Listening and Reading for Understanding
- Comprehend culturally-authentic spoken and written information related to history, holidays and traditions (e.g. articles, information from the Internet, songs, poems and narratives from well-known authors).
Oral and Written Presentation
- Produce a detailed spoken and/or written presentation about a historical event, a traditional celebration, or a holiday.
Cultures
Cultural Perspectives, Practices and Products
- Discuss customs related to celebrations in Chinese-speaking countries.
- Explore the role of traditional elements of celebrations in Chinese-speaking countries, such as music, poetry, and dance.
Connections, Comparisons, and Communities
Making Connections Through Language
- Compare and contrast the origins of celebrations in the United States and Chinese-speaking countries.
- Compare and contrast U.S. celebrations such as July 4, Halloween, New Year's, etc., with similar celebrations in Chinese-speaking countries.
Communication Across Communities
- Explore opportunities to participate in an authentic Chinese celebration in the local community.
Related Vocabulary and Linguistic Elements
- Vocabulary related to traditions and celebrations
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