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A​CT TWO: A PRINCESS OF MARS

 

​Chapter 5: "A Mysterious Dream"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT FREQUENCY
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周末    (zhōu mò) weekend

有的时候    (yǒu de shí hòu) [adverb] sometimes

常常    (cháng cháng) [adverb] often

Sentences:
  • 白英爱,你周末喜欢做什么?
  • 这个周末你想做什么?想不想去打球?
  • 对,有的时候也喜欢看书。
  • 喜欢。我周末常常看电视。
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​SPEAK: Describe the frequency of your activities. What do you do on the weekends? Do you do things sometimes, often, or all the time?

​WRITE:
Write a detailed rehearsal schedule for new members of the school dance team.
Mastery
​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 周末,有的时候,常常
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: Right, sometimes I also like to read books.
  • Translate: I often watch movies on weekends.
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 白英爱,你周末喜欢做什么?
  • 这个周末你想做什么?想不想去打球?
  • 对,有的时候也喜欢看书。
  • 喜欢。我周末常常看电视。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Set up plans for the weekend.
  • Describe the frequency of your activities (on the weekend or otherwise).
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 6: "Meeting the Alien Queen"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT INVITING (AS A HOST)
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外国    (wài guó) foreign country

外国电影    foreign movie

请客    (qǐng kè) to invite someone (to dinner, coffee, etc.); to play the host
  • 我请客 = I'll invite you; literally "My treat"

好吗?(hǎo ma?) okay?
  • lit. "good, yes?"

Sentences:
  • 那我们今天晚上去看一个外国电影,怎么样?我请客。
  • 为什么你请客?
  • 因为昨天你请我吃饭,所以今天我请你看电视。
  • 那你也请王朋,李友,好吗?
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​WRITE: Write an invitation letter for a goodbye party you are throwing, for a foreign friend who is returning to his/her country.

​SKIT: in groups, write a dialogue based on inviting a friend to see a foreign movie together. Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!
Mastery
DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 外国,请客,好吗?
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 那我们今天晚上去看一个外国电影,怎么样?我请客。
  • 为什么你请客?
  • 因为昨天你请我吃饭,所以今天我请你看电视。
  • 那你也请王朋,李友,好吗?
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following role-play:
  • Invite your friend to see a [specific] foreign film.
  • Argue over whom will treat whom.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 7: "Homesick"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT INTERESTING THINGS
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看球    (kàn qiú) to watch a ball (game)
  • verb object

有意思    (yǒu yì si) [adj] interesting

没有意思    (méi yǒu yì si) [adj] not interesting; boring

觉得    (jué de) to feel; to think
  • NOTE: "想", "觉得", and "喜欢" are all used differently.
    • 想 = to want to, to have a desire to [do something]
    • 觉得 = to feel that [i.e. to give your opinion about]
    • 喜欢 = to like, to be fond of

Sentences:
  • 看球?我觉得看球也没有意思。
  • 我喜欢跳舞,我觉得很有意思。
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​SPEAK: talk about things you find interesting, and things you find uninteresting. Give reasons.

WRITE: write a blog post about your weekend. Did you do any interesting things? If not, what was uninteresting?
Mastery
​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 看球,有意思,没有意思,觉得
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Rule: (in English) Explain the differences between "想", "觉得", and "喜欢". Give examples.
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 看球?我觉得看球也没有意思。
  • 我喜欢跳舞,我觉得很有意思。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about activities that you find interesting and uninteresting. Explain why.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 8: "Last Ray of Hope! The Buried Probe"

HOW TO FIND THINGS
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想    (xiǎng) to want to; would like to; to think    [review word]  
  • NOTE: "想", "觉得", and "喜欢" are all used differently.
    • 想 = to want to, to have a desire to [do something]
    • 觉得 = to feel that [i.e. to give your opinion about]
    • 喜欢 = to like, to be fond of

找    (zhǎo) to look for
  • 找男朋友 = to look for a boyfriend

小    (xiǎo) small; little
  • 小高 = "Little Gao" [i.e. the nickname of 高文中]

好久不见        (hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn) [phrase] "Long Time No See"

不错    (bú cuò) [adj] pretty good; i.e. "not bad"


Sentences:
  • 这个周末你想做什么?想不想去打球?
  • 那你这个周末想做什么?
  • 我只想吃饭,睡觉。
  • 算了,我去找别人。
  • 小高,好久不见,你好吗?​
  • 我也不错。
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​SPEAK: role-play the following scenario: A has lost something and needs B's help to find it.

WRITE: Write a letter to your pen pal in China, asking them to help you find something [which can only be found in China].

​​SKIT: in groups, write a dialogue about two friends who have bumped into each other after a long time, and now want to catch up. Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!
Mastery
DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 想,找,小,好久不见,不错​
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 那这个周末你想做什么?想不想去打球?
  • 我想找男朋友。
  • 小高,好久不见,你好吗?
  • 我很好。你怎么样?
  • 我也不错。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about looking for something.
  • Talk about things that are big and small.
  • Greet someone you haven’t seen in a long time.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 9: "Heartbreaking Choice! Your Planet or Your Lover?"

HOW TO REJECT A PERSON
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只     (zhǐ) [adv] only

算了  (suàn le) [phrase] forget it; never mind

别人    (bié rén) [n] other people; others; another person
  • 别=other,人=person

Sentences:
  • 我只想吃饭,睡觉。
  • 算了,我去找别人。
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​​SKIT: in a group, write a dialogue on the following prompt. Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!
  • A asks B out on a date, but is rejected.
  • A is not happy!!!

WRITE: write a few sentences describing the following image:
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Mastery
​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 只,算了,别人
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: I only want to eat food, sleep.
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 我只想吃饭,睡觉。
  • 算了,我去找别人。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: role-play a conversation between friends:
  • Friend #1:
    • Invite your friend on a weekend activity.
    • Try to convince your friend this activity is very interesting.
    • When repeatedly rejected, say that you'll find someone else.
  • Friend #2:
    • Explain that you think your friend's weekend activity is very boring.
    • Repeatedly reject your friend's invitation.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

 MINIBOSS #2: ACT 2 REVIEW

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Pika, Pika! Can you beat me?
​Mastery Challenge 1 (Vocabulary and Grammar):
  • ​Take the "Level 4 Miniboss #2: Vocab/Grammar Quiz."
    • There are two versions, one for Handwriting and one for Definition.
  • TARGET: see rubric.
​
​Mastery Challenge 2 (Speaking):
  • ​Perform the following conversation tasks: 
    • Greet a friend you haven’t seen in a long time. ​
    • Set up plans for the weekend.
    • Describe the frequency of your activities (on the weekend or otherwise).
    • Invite someone to see a movie. Who will treat who?
    • When repeatedly rejected, say that you'll find someone else.​
  • TARGET: at least a 3 in ALL categories.

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    • Level 0: Introduction to Chinese >
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    • Level 6: Making Appointments >
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    • Level 7: Studying Chinese >
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    • Level 8: School Life >
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    • Level 9: Shopping >
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    • Level 10: Transportation >
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  • Book 2
    • Level 11: Weather >
      • L11 Act 1
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    • Level 12: Dining >
      • L12 Act 1
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    • Level 13: Asking Directions >
      • L13 Act 1
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    • Level 14: Birthday Party >
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      • L14: Boss Fights
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    • Level 15: Seeing a Doctor >
      • L15 Act 1
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      • L15 Act 3
      • L15 Act 4
      • L15 Boss Fights
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    • Level 16: Dating >
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    • Level 17: Renting an Apartment >
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    • Level 18: Sports >
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      • L18 Act 3
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    • Level 19: Travel >
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    • Level 20: At the Airport >
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  • Book 3
    • Level 21: Starting School >
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      • L21 Boss Fights
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    • Level 22: Dorm Life >
      • L22 Act 1
      • L22 Act 2
      • L22 Boss Fights
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    • Level 23: At the Restaurant >
      • L23 Act 1
      • L23 Act 2
      • L23 Act 3
      • L23 Boss Fights
      • L23 Projects
    • Level 24: Buying Things >
      • L24 Act 1
      • L24 Act 2
      • L24 Boss Fights
      • L24 Projects
    • Level 25: Choosing Classes >
      • L25 Act 1
      • L25 Act 2
      • L25 Act 3
      • L25 Boss Fights
      • L25 Projects
    • Level 26: Romance >
      • L26 Act 1
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      • L26 Act 3
      • L26 Boss Fights
      • L26 Projects
    • Level 27: Computers and the Internet >
      • L27 Act 1
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      • L27 Act 3
      • L27 Boss Fights
      • L27 Projects
    • Level 28: Working >
      • L28 Act 1
      • L28 Act 2
      • L28 Act 3
      • L28 Boss Fights
      • L28 Projects
    • Level 29: Education >
      • L29 Act 1
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      • L29 Act 3
      • L29 Boss Fights
      • L29 Projects
    • Level 30: Chinese Geography >
      • L30 Act 1
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      • L30 Act 3
      • L30 Act 4
      • L30 Act 5
      • L30 Boss Fights
      • L30 Projects
  • Book 4
    • Level 31: Chinese Holidays >
      • L31 Act 1
      • L31 Act 2
      • L31 Act 3
      • L31 Act 4
      • L31 Boss Fights
      • L31 Projects
    • Level 32: Changes in China >
      • L32 Act 1
      • L32 Act 2
      • L32 Act 3
      • L32 Act 4
      • L32 Boss Fights
      • L32 Projects
    • Level 33: A Trip to Yunnan >
      • L33 Act 1
      • L33 Act 2
      • L33 Act 3
      • L33 Boss Fights
      • L33 Projects
    • Level 34: Lifestyle and Health >
      • L34 Act 1
      • L34 Act 2
      • L34 Act 3
      • L34 Boss Fights
      • L34 Projects
    • Level 35: Gender Equality >
      • L35 Act 1
      • L35 Act 2
      • L35 Act 3
      • L35 Boss Fights
      • L35 Projects
    • Level 36: Environmental Protection >
      • L36 Act 1
      • L36 Act 2
      • L36 Act 3
      • L36 Act 4
      • L36 Boss Fights
      • L36 Projects
    • Level 37: Wealth Management >
      • L37 Act 1
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      • L37 Act 3
      • L37 Boss Fights
      • L37 Projects
  • Special Units
    • Distance Learning
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