Chapter 6: "Round One!"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT CLOTHING QUALITY
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名牌      (míng pái) famous brand; name brand 
  • 名 = 有名，牌 = 牌子
  • 牌子不好不行，我想买名牌的。​

牌子    (pái zi) brand 
  • Q: 什么牌子的？A: 这个牌子没听说过。

质量    (zhì liàng) quality 
  • 买东西，我只买名牌的，要不然就不买，因为名牌的衣服质量好。

纯棉    (chún mián) pure cotton; 100% cotton 
  • 纯 = pure, 棉 = cotton
  • 虽然这件衬衫不是名牌的，但是是纯棉的。
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CLOTHING SHOWCASE: bring in in a few articles of clothing as examples. Discuss the quality of the clothing you brought. Good/bad quality? What about the brand?

CLASS INTERVIEW: interview at least 5 classmates. In general, what brands do they are the highest clothing quality? Why? 

RESEARCH: research a name brand of your choice. Then write a report on the quality of its clothing. Include photos.
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DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 名牌，牌子，质量，纯棉
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 牌子不好不行，我想买名牌的。
  • Q: 什么牌子的？A: 这个牌子没听说过。
  • 买东西，我只买名牌的，要不然就不买，因为名牌的衣服质量好。
  • 虽然这件衬衫不是名牌的，但是是纯棉的。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about quality.
  • Talk about brand names.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

Chapter 7: "Round Two!"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT DAILY NECESSITIES
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卫生纸    (wèi shēng zhǐ) toilet paper 
  • 卫生 = 卫生间=bathroom，纸 = paper

牙膏    (yá gāo) toothpaste 
  • 牙 = tooth, 膏 = paste

毛巾    (máo jīn) towel 
  • 毛 = hair/furry/wool, 巾 = towel

洗衣粉    (xǐ yī fěn) laundry powder 
  • 洗衣 = wash clothes, 粉 = powder

什么的    and so on, etc.
  • ​> this expression is used to cap a series of items.
  • 今天是星期日，正好林雪梅和丽莎要买一些日用品，像卫生纸，牙膏，毛巾，洗衣粉什么的。
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SPEAK: discuss with a partner: If you had to live on a deserted island, what would you be forced to give up? What couldn't you give up? 

WRITE: write a letter to your parents, detailing all the things you will need for an upcoming trip. Since you will only bring a backpack with you, make sure to let them know you have limited space and can only take necessities.
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DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 牙膏，毛巾，洗衣粉，卫生纸，什么的
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: Mom bought him a few clothes, such as T-shirts, sweaters, jeans, etc.
  • Translate: ​There's lots of stuff on his bed: a quilt, a blanket, clothes, etc.
  • TARGET: no grammar mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 今天是星期日，正好林雪梅和丽莎要买一些日用品，像卫生纸，牙膏，毛巾，洗衣粉什么的。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Describe basic household necessities.
  • Talk about why these necessities are important.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

Chapter 8: "Final Round!"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT FASHIONABLE CLOTHING
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牛仔裤    (niú zǎi kù) jeans 
  • 牛仔 = cowboy， 裤 = pants

T恤衫       (tī xù shān) t-shirt 
  • loanword from English

毛衣        (máo yī) woolen sweater 
  • 毛 = hair/furry/wool, 衣 = 衣服

运动服    (yùn dòng fú) athletic clothes, sportswear 
  • 运动 = sports, 服 = 衣服
  • 一”套” (tào=measure word for outfits) 运动服​

Sentences:
  • 张天明从家里来的时候，妈妈给他买了一些衣服，像T恤衫、毛衣、牛仔裤什么的，可是他觉得无论是样子
    还是颜色都不太好。
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SPEAK: bring examples of the following articles of clothing: 牛仔裤，T恤衫，毛衣，运动服. Using the examples, talk about how to combine the clothing to make a fashionable outfit.

WRITE: write a paragraph about what you think is the perfect fashionable unisex outfit. Then, write down the opposite of that (i.e. the worst outfit you can think of).

WRITE: create an advertisement for a fashionable clothing brand. Include photos.

WATCH: watch the video below, then dscuss the phenomenon of "老人和年轻人互换衣服" with your partner. Refer to specific examples from the video.
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​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 牛仔裤，T恤衫，毛衣，运动服​
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 张天明从家里来的时候，妈妈给他买了一些衣服，像T恤衫、毛衣、牛仔裤什么的，可是他觉得无论是样子还是颜色都不太好。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Describe different types of clothing (use new vocab).
  • Talk about when to wear these types.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

​Chapter 9: "The Revolution: Freedom At Last!"

HOW TO CRAFT RHETORICAL STATEMENTS
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A + 是 + A, 可是/但是...    Although... yet...
  • "A is A [i.e. It's true that A], but..."
  • This structure implies that the speaker accepts the validity of a certain point of view but wishes to offer an alternative perspective or emphasize a different aspect of the matter.
  • structure: “sub + [adj/verb] + 是 + [adj/verb], 可是/但是…”
  • 1. 有的衣服便宜是便宜，但是牌子不好。= It’s true that some clothes are cheap, but the brands are not good. 
  • 2. 学音乐好是好，可是以后找工作不太容易。= It’s true that studying music is good/fun, but it’s not easy to find a job afterwards. 

难道    (nán dào) rhetorical question, do you mean to say; could it be that...? 
  • structure: "难道＋rhetorical statement＋吗？" 
  • NOTE 1: this structure is used in rhetorical questions. Rhetorical questions require some kind of context, so 难道 cannot be used out of the blue.
  • NOTE 2: 难道 can be used before after the subject, but the 难道 question always takes the yes/no 吗 form.
  • 我不同意。难道你喜欢看雪梅穿不好看的衣服吗？= “I don't agree. Could it be that you like to see Lin Xuemei wear ugly clothes?” 
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TRAIN: write 3 sentences using the following grammar structures:
  • A + 是 + A, 可是/但是...  
  • 难道

WRITE: write a letter to a friend, giving them advice on their newfound desire to become a fashion designer. Make use of rhetorical statements and devices in your arguments.

SKIT: in a group, write a dialogue between friends. Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!
  • One snotty friend is judgmental and makes fun of other people’s clothing. This friend only wears the most expensive, luxury, brand-name products...
  •  The other friend tries to be more open-minded and nonjudgmental. This friend cares mostly about getting the best deal...
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Chapter 9 Mastery Test:

​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • [A是A, 可是/但是...]，难道
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: Some clothes are inexpensive, but they are not good brands. [A是A]
  • Translate: I don't agree. Could it be that you like to see Lin Xuemei wear ugly clothes?
  • BONUS (Rule): in English, compare and contrast the structures 需要，只好，非...不可，and 不必. Give examples in context.
  • TARGET: no grammar mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:​
  • 有的衣服便宜是便宜，但是牌子不好。
  • 学音乐好是好，可是以后找工作不太容易。
  • 难道你喜欢看雪梅穿不好看的衣服吗？​
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: debate any topic of your choice:
  • Ask rhetorical questions to support your points.
  • Disagree with someone but qualify your disagreement.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 MINIBOSS #2: ACT 2 REVIEW

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Mastery Challenge 1 (Vocabulary and Grammar): ​
​Mastery Challenge 2 (Speaking):
  • Perform the following conversation tasks:
    • Talk about buying basic household necessities.
    • Talk about buying different types of clothing.
    • Discuss the merits of different criteria when shopping for both clothing and household items (including quality, style, brand names, price).
    • Use sophisticated rhetorical statements (难道，A是A).
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

BONUS CHALLENGES:
  • ​GODLIKE: Achieve a 100% score on all mastery challenges—zero mistakes!