Chapter 9: "Tea Prejudice"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT BEVERAGES
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茶    (chá) tea
  • 你们想喝点儿什么？喝茶还是喝咖啡？
  • 我喝茶吧。

咖啡    (kā fēi) coffee
  • 喝茶还是喝咖啡？

可乐    (kě lè) cola
  • 我要一瓶可乐，可以吗？​

​水    (shuǐ) water
  • 那给我一杯水吧。
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SPEAK: discuss the beverages you like and/or dislike.

WRITE: rank your favorite beverages, in order from favorite to least favorite. Explain.
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​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 茶，咖啡，可乐，水
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 你们喜欢茶还是咖啡？
  • 我要可乐，可以吗？​
  • 我要水，可以吗？
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about beverages that you like and dislike.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

​Chapter 10: "How 'Bout a Drink?"

HOW TO ASK WHAT TO DRINK
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喝    (hē) to drink
  • 你们想喝点儿什么？喝茶还是喝咖啡？
  • 我喝茶吧。

(一)点儿    (yī diǎnr) a little
  • Following a verb, both "一下" and and "(一)点儿" can soften the tone in a question or command, therefore making it more polite.
  • However, unlike "一下"，"一点儿" is an ADJECTIVE that modifies the object that follows it. 一点儿 requires an object, which it quantifies.
    • ​你想吃点儿什么? Nǐ xiǎng chī diǎnr shénme? (Would you like to eat a little something?)
      你喝一点儿茶吧。Nǐ hē yìdiǎnr chá ba. (Have a little tea.)
  • In other words, (一)点儿 = modifies the noun. It quantifies the object: [to do] a little THING)"
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吧    (ba) sentence-final particle, used to soften the tone
  • “吧” is a sentence-final “suggestion” particle, often used at the end of a command to soften the tone.
  • 那给我一杯水吧。​
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SPEAK: role-play a host and a guest. Ask what to drink.

​WRITE: Write a diary entry, "continuing" the story of the first time you met your boyfriend's/girlfriend's parents.
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​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 喝，(一)点儿，吧
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Rule: (in English) Explain the differences between the usages of "一下" vs. "一点儿." Identify the specific structure and part of speech. Give examples.
  • Translate: Would you guys like to drink a little something?
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 你们想喝点儿什么？喝茶还是喝咖啡？
  • 我喝茶吧。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Ask someone what they what to drink.
  • Explain what you want to drink.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

Chapter 11: "Unlimited"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT BEVERAGE AMOUNTS
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瓶    (píng) bottle [measure word]
  • 我要一瓶可乐，可以吗？

杯    (bēi) cup [measure word]
  • 那给我一杯水吧。

给    (gěi) to give
  • A + 给 + B + object
  • 那给我一杯水吧。​​​
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WRITE: ​write a diary entry, continuing the story of the first time you met your boyfriend's/girlfriend's parents.

SKIT: in groups, write a dialogue between a host and a guest. Go through the different beverage options, and pick one. Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!
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​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 瓶，杯，给
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 我要一瓶可乐，可以吗？
  • 那给我一杯水吧。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about beverage amounts.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

Chapter 12: "Happily Ever After"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT HAVING FUN
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玩儿    (wánr) to play
  • 昨天晚上，王朋和李友去高文中家玩儿。

聊天    (liáo tiān) to chat
  • 他们一起聊天儿，看电视。

一起    (yī qǐ) together [adverb]
  • 他们一起聊天儿，看电视。​
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SPEAK: make a plan together for a fun gathering of friends.

WRITE: write a diary entry, continuing the story of the first time you met your boyfriend's/girlfriend's parents.
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​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 玩儿，聊天，一起​
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 昨天晚上，王朋和李友去高文中家玩儿。
  • 他们一起聊天儿，看电视。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about doing things with your friends and/or family.
  • Talk about having fun.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 MINIBOSS #3: ACT 3 REVIEW

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Mastery Challenge 1 (Vocabulary and Grammar): ​
​Mastery Challenge 2 (Speaking):
  • ​Perform the following conversation tasks:
    • Talk about beverages that you like and dislike.
    • Ask someone what they what to drink.
    • Explain what you want to drink (include the amount).
    • Talk about having fun with your friends and/or family.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 in ALL categories.

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