LEVEL 1: BOSS FIGHTS
There are six "Boss Fights" you must defeat in order to finish this level.
- You must master each Boss Fight.
- You should do all Boss Fights in order.
- You may redo each Boss Fight as many times as you want.
Boss Fight #1: Vocabulary
I am the master of ALL WORDS!
Learning Objective:
Mastery Challenge:
- Master all the vocabulary words in Level 1.
Mastery Challenge:
- Take the Level 1 Boss Fight: Vocabulary Quiz.
- Note: There are two versions of this quiz, one for Handwriting and one for Definition.
- TARGET: see rubric.
Boss Fight #2: Grammar
No mistakes... OR ELSE!
Learning Objective:
Mastery Challenge:
- Master the following key grammar structures:
- 吗？，很，不，呢？，这，是，也
Mastery Challenge:
- Take the Level 1 Boss Fight: Grammar Quiz.
- Note: You should study the Level 1 Grammar: Flashcards.
- TARGET: see rubric.
Boss Fight #3: Listening (Interpretative Communication)
Can you hear me now?
Learning Objective:
Mastery Challenge:
- Understand dialogues or narrations about basic greetings.
Mastery Challenge:
- Listen to the following audio recordings.
- For each recording, answer the listening questions in the Level 1 Textbook Test.
- TARGET: see rubric.
Boss Fight #4: Reading (Interpretative Communication)
Mispronounced tones make me angry. Very angry.
Learning Objective:
Mastery Challenge:
- Read and understand Lesson 1 of Integrated Chinese Volume 1.
Mastery Challenge:
- Read Lesson 1 aloud (both dialogues).
- Be prepared to answer the Level 1 Reading Comprehension Questions.
- TARGET: see rubric.
Boss Fight #5: Speaking (Interpersonal Communication)
Foolish child, dare you face me? Feel my fluency!
Learning Objective:
Mastery Challenge:
- Master the following key conversation tasks:
- Exchange basic greetings.
- State your given name and surname.
- Determine whether someone is a teacher or a student.
- Determine someone's nationality.
- Say goodbye.
Mastery Challenge:
- Perform the Level 1 Speaking Role-Play between A CHINESE PERSON and AN AMERICAN PERSON.
- TARGET: see rubric.
Boss Fight #6: Writing (Presentational Communication)
The final battle approaches. PROVE your strength...
Learning Objective:
Mastery Challenge:
- Write a basic self-introduction.
Mastery Challenge:
- Write a paragraph introducing yourself (at least 3 sentences).
- Describe your name, title, nationality, and occupation.
- Describe your mood.
- Include a title (in Chinese) and double space lines.
- Include and underline all the following key grammar structures:
- 吗？，很，不，呢？，这，是，也
- TARGET: see rubric.
BONUS BOSSES:
You defeated all the Boss Fights... but greater trials still await! Prove your ultimate mastery of Level 1 by conquering these optional challenges:
- GODLIKE: Achieve a 100% score on all Level 1 Boss Fights—zero mistakes!
- TEXTBOOK TEST: Finish the "Level 1 Textbook Test."
- WORKBOOK: Finish the Lesson 1 exercises in the Integrated Chinese Workbook.
- GRAVITY: Play Level 1: Gravity on Quizlet to 150,000 points and/or a #1 score.
- PROJECTS: Complete all Level 1 Projects.