Chapter 5: "Lost in Beijing"
HOW TO ASK FOR TRANSPORTATION DIRECTIONS
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麻烦 (má fan) troublesome
怎么去？ (zěn me qù) How to get there? [i.e. by what means of transportation] 怎么走？ (zěn me zǒu) How to go there? [i.e. what is the detailed route or directions] Topic-Comment Sentences
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SPEAK: ask and answer questions about how to get to your school from your home. What kind of transportation do you take?
WRITE: write a story using topic-comment sentences. The premise is: 她不想去纽约，可是飞机票她妈妈已经帮她买了。
WRITE: write a short dialogue between a lost traveler and a helpful bystander using the grammar structures "怎么去?" and "怎么走？"
WRITE: Convert the following sentences into "topic-comment sentences."
WRITE: write a story using topic-comment sentences. The premise is: 她不想去纽约，可是飞机票她妈妈已经帮她买了。
WRITE: write a short dialogue between a lost traveler and a helpful bystander using the grammar structures "怎么去?" and "怎么走？"
WRITE: Convert the following sentences into "topic-comment sentences."
- 我昨天买了一枝笔。
- 你复习第十课了吗？
- 你知道我的衬衫在哪儿吗？
- 我看了那个电影。
- 我有很多朋友。
- 她不想去纽约，可是她妈妈已经帮她买了飞机票。
- Create your own "topic-comment sentence."
Mastery
DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
READING: read aloud the following sentences:
SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
- 麻烦，怎么去？，怎么走？
- TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
- Rule (in English): Explain the differences between 怎么去？vs. 怎么走？Give examples of each structure in usage.
- Rule (in English): Explain what a "topic-comment sentence" is, and give examples.
- Rule (in English): Explain the concept of a "topic-prominent" language. Compare and contrast English and Chinese in this respect.
- Translate: Do you know how to get there?
- TARGET: no mistakes.
READING: read aloud the following sentences:
- 不行，不行，太麻烦了。
- 你怎么去机场？
- 我想开车。你知道怎么走吗？
- A：飞机票你买了吗？B：已经买了。
- TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
- Talk about a place you want to go to. Explain how you'll get there.
- Talk about things that annoy you, and why.
- TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.
Chapter 6: "Mount Doom"
HOW TO DESCRIBE CITY TANSPORTATION
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地铁 (dì tiě) subway
公共汽车 (gōng gòng qì chē) bus 出租汽车 (chū zū qì chē) taxi 打车 (dǎ chē) to take a taxi [verb object] Sentences:
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SPEAK: talk about city transportation. Which kind of transportation method do you prefer, and why?
WRITE: write a paragraph about the pros and cons of different kinds of city transportation.
WRITE: write a paragraph about the pros and cons of different kinds of city transportation.
Mastery
DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
READING: read aloud the following sentences:
SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
- 地铁，公共汽车，出租汽车，打车
- TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
READING: read aloud the following sentences:
- 我想坐公共汽车，坐地铁。
- 不行，不行，太麻烦了。我还是打车吧。
- 出租汽车太贵，我开车去吧。
- TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
- Describe different kinds of city transportation.
- Explain what you like or dislike about different modes of city transportation.
- TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.
Chapter 7: "A Journey in the Dark"
HOW TO MAKE CHOICES
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花 (huā) to spend [time, money, etc.]
花时间 = to spend time 多长时间？ How much time? / How long a time? A或者B (huò zhě) or [in a statement] 还是...(吧) (hái shì... ba) "had better..." Sentences:
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TRAIN: write 3 sentences each using the following grammar structures:
SPEAK: talk about different options to get to your favorite locations (like schools, restaurants, or parks) using "或者."
WRITE: Write a letter to your parents asking them for advice on an upcoming trip. You're not sure how you should travel and hope they can help you decide between different options.
Note: it may be helpful to look at the following sentence patterns:
1. 从+X站+到+Y站 [from X station to Y station]
2. 在+X站+上车 [to get on at X station]
3. 坐+#+号+线 [to take #X subway line]
4. 坐+#+站 [to ride X stops]
5. 坐Y号线+或者+坐Y号线 [to take X line or Y line]
6. 在+X站+换车 [to change at X station]
7. 到+Y站+下车 [to get off at X station]
- 或者 vs. 还是
- 还是...吧
SPEAK: talk about different options to get to your favorite locations (like schools, restaurants, or parks) using "或者."
WRITE: Write a letter to your parents asking them for advice on an upcoming trip. You're not sure how you should travel and hope they can help you decide between different options.
Note: it may be helpful to look at the following sentence patterns:
1. 从+X站+到+Y站 [from X station to Y station]
2. 在+X站+上车 [to get on at X station]
3. 坐+#+号+线 [to take #X subway line]
4. 坐+#+站 [to ride X stops]
5. 坐Y号线+或者+坐Y号线 [to take X line or Y line]
6. 在+X站+换车 [to change at X station]
7. 到+Y站+下车 [to get off at X station]
Mastery
DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
READING: read aloud the following sentences:
SPEAKING: Use the Beijing Subway Map Planner to give directions from ANY station to ANY OTHER station of your choice.
Note: it may be helpful to look at the following sentence patterns:
1. 从+X站+到+Y站 [from X station to Y station]
2. 在+X站+上车 [to get on at X station]
3. 坐+#+号+线 [to take #X subway line]
4. 坐+#+站 [to ride X stops]
5. 坐Y号线+或者+坐Y号线 [to take X line or Y line]
6. 在+X站+换车 [to change at X station]
7. 到+Y站+下车 [to get off at X station]
- 花，多长时间？，或者，还是...(吧)
- TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
- Translate: I want to either take the bus or the subway [to the airport].
- TARGET: no mistakes.
READING: read aloud the following sentences:
- 你花那么多时间。
- 从这儿到北京坐火车要多长时间？
- 我想坐公共汽车或者坐地铁。
- 不行，不行，太麻烦了。我还是打车吧。
- TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
SPEAKING: Use the Beijing Subway Map Planner to give directions from ANY station to ANY OTHER station of your choice.
- Explain how long it will take.
- This route must include at least one possible line switch.
- You must offer at least two different routes [using 或者].
- TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.
Note: it may be helpful to look at the following sentence patterns:
1. 从+X站+到+Y站 [from X station to Y station]
2. 在+X站+上车 [to get on at X station]
3. 坐+#+号+线 [to take #X subway line]
4. 坐+#+站 [to ride X stops]
5. 坐Y号线+或者+坐Y号线 [to take X line or Y line]
6. 在+X站+换车 [to change at X station]
7. 到+Y站+下车 [to get off at X station]
Chapter 8: "Long March from Home"
HOW TO GIVE DIRECTIONS IN ORDER
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先...再...然后...最后...
先 (xiān) first... [adv] 再 (zài) second; then... [adv] 然后 (rán hòu) then... 最后 (zuì hòu) finally; last... Sentences:
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TRAIN: write 5 sentences using the following grammar structure:
SPEAK: take turns giving directions, in order, to different places around the classroom. Act them out!
WRITE: write a list of steps, in order, giving directions from your home to your school.
BEIJING SUBWAY: go to the Beijing Subway Map Planner. Look up directions to the airport from another subway station of your choice. Write down the route, in your own words, specifying lines, stations, and estimated times. Explain the starting and ending points of your route, how many stops to ride, where to get on and off the subway car, etc.
MAP STUDY: in pairs, use the Map Packet to analyze the subway maps of the cities Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei. For each city, choose two subway stops on different lines. Write down step-by-step directions for the route to go from each subway stop to the other. Do this for all three cities in the Map Packet.
Note: it may be helpful to look at the following sentence patterns:
1. 从+X站+到+Y站 [from X station to Y station]
2. 在+X站+上车 [to get on at X station]
3. 坐+#+号+线 [to take #X subway line]
4. 坐+#+站 [to ride X stops]
5. 坐Y号线+或者+坐Y号线 [to take X line or Y line]
6. 在+X站+换车 [to change at X station]
7. 到+Y站+下车 [to get off at X station]
8. 先...再...然后...最后... [first... then... then... lastly...]
- 先...再...然后...最后
SPEAK: take turns giving directions, in order, to different places around the classroom. Act them out!
WRITE: write a list of steps, in order, giving directions from your home to your school.
BEIJING SUBWAY: go to the Beijing Subway Map Planner. Look up directions to the airport from another subway station of your choice. Write down the route, in your own words, specifying lines, stations, and estimated times. Explain the starting and ending points of your route, how many stops to ride, where to get on and off the subway car, etc.
MAP STUDY: in pairs, use the Map Packet to analyze the subway maps of the cities Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei. For each city, choose two subway stops on different lines. Write down step-by-step directions for the route to go from each subway stop to the other. Do this for all three cities in the Map Packet.
- BONUS: choose specific tourist destinations in each city and find the best subway route to that destination from the airport. Compare and contrast different route options.
- After completing your analysis, try to give your partner directions! Use your finger to trace on the map the directions that you hear--can you find the right subway stop? Switch roles and/or partners when you're finished!
Note: it may be helpful to look at the following sentence patterns:
1. 从+X站+到+Y站 [from X station to Y station]
2. 在+X站+上车 [to get on at X station]
3. 坐+#+号+线 [to take #X subway line]
4. 坐+#+站 [to ride X stops]
5. 坐Y号线+或者+坐Y号线 [to take X line or Y line]
6. 在+X站+换车 [to change at X station]
7. 到+Y站+下车 [to get off at X station]
8. 先...再...然后...最后... [first... then... then... lastly...]
Mastery
DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
READING: read aloud the following sentences:
SPEAKING: Use the Beijing Subway Map Planner to give directions from ANY station to ANY OTHER station of your choice.
Note: it may be helpful to look at the following sentence patterns:
1. 从+X站+到+Y站 [from X station to Y station]
2. 在+X站+上车 [to get on at X station]
3. 坐+#+号+线 [to take #X subway line]
4. 坐+#+站 [to ride X stops]
5. 坐Y号线+或者+坐Y号线 [to take X line or Y line]
6. 在+X站+换车 [to change at X station]
7. 到+Y站+下车 [to get off at X station]
8. 先...再...然后...最后... [first... then... then... lastly...]
- 先，再，然后，最后
- TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
- Translate: First take the #1 bus line, ride three stops and get off, then switch to the subway.
- Translate: First take the red line, then switch to the green line, finally switch to the blue line.
- TARGET: no mistakes.
READING: read aloud the following sentences:
- 你先坐一路汽车，坐三站下车，然后换地铁。先坐红线，再换绿线，最后换蓝线。
- TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
SPEAKING: Use the Beijing Subway Map Planner to give directions from ANY station to ANY OTHER station of your choice.
- This route must include at least one line switch.
- You must use the "first, second, then, lastly" structure.
- TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.
Note: it may be helpful to look at the following sentence patterns:
1. 从+X站+到+Y站 [from X station to Y station]
2. 在+X站+上车 [to get on at X station]
3. 坐+#+号+线 [to take #X subway line]
4. 坐+#+站 [to ride X stops]
5. 坐Y号线+或者+坐Y号线 [to take X line or Y line]
6. 在+X站+换车 [to change at X station]
7. 到+Y站+下车 [to get off at X station]
8. 先...再...然后...最后... [first... then... then... lastly...]
MINIBOSS #2: ACT 2 REVIEW
Pika, Pika! Can you beat me?
Mastery Challenge 1 (Vocabulary and Grammar):
Mastery Challenge 2 (Speaking):
BONUS CHALLENGES:
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