​Chapter 1: "A Dark and Stormy Night"

HOW TO DESCRIBE A PHONE CALL
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A给B打电话        sub A gives sub B a phone call
  • 李友给常老师打电话。
  • 我回来以后给你打电话。

给            (gěi) [prep]; to, for

打电话        (dǎ diàn huà) [vo]; to make a telephone call
  • 打＝verb，电话＝object
  • 李友给常老师打电话。
  • 我回来以后给你打电话。

电话        (diàn huà) [n]; telephone
  • 李友给常老师打电话。
  • 我回来以后给你打电话。​
  • "手机" ＝ shǒu jǐ = cell phone​
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Chapter 1 Practice:​
  1. TEACHING SLIDES: Chapter 1​
  2. Pair Practice: Talk about a phone call that is due to take place.
  3. Write a text to your friend asking why they called you earlier.
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​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 给，打电话
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Rule: Describe the word order of "target" prepositions in a Chinese sentence.
  • Translate: He gave me a call.
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 李友给老师打电话。
  • 我常常给朋友打电话，可是不喜欢给妈妈爸爸打电话。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Describe making a phone call.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

Chapter 2: "Nemesis"

HOW TO ANSWER A PHONE CALL
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喂            (wèi) [interj]; Hello!, Hey!
  • Used when talking on the telephone, especially when answering a phone call.
  • 喂？＝ Hello？

在吗？        (zài ma) [v]; Are you there/present?
  • 在＝verb＝to be present, to be at (a place)
    • NOT used as preposition here
  • 喂，请问，常老师在吗？
    
我就是        I am precisely (that)
  • 就 (jiù) [adv] ＝ precisely, exactly
  • Q: 喂，请问，王朋在吗？A：我就是。您是哪位？​

您是哪位？    Who are you?
  • 您 (nín) [pr]; You (polite／formal)
    • as opposed to “informal” 你 nǐ
  • 哪位 (nǎ wèi) [qpr+m]; which person
  • Q: 喂，请问，王朋在吗？A：我就是。您是哪位？​​

有事儿吗？    (yǒu shì er ma?) Is something the matter?
  • 李友，有事儿吗？
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Chapter 2 Practice:​
  1. TEACHING SLIDES: Chapter 2​
  2. Pair Practice: Take turns prank calling each other.
  3. Write a dialogue for a mysterious phone call that is received one dark and stormy night...
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​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 喂，在吗？，我就是，你是哪位？，有事儿吗？
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 喂，请问，老师在吗？
  • Q: 喂，请问，王朋在吗？A：我就是。您是哪位？
  • 李友，有事儿吗？
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: role-play the following conversation:
  • PERSON #1:
    • Make a phone call.
    • Introduce yourself and ask for a specific person.
  • PERSON #2:
    • Answer a phone call.
    • Ask about the purpose of the call.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

Chapter 3: "Cry for Help"

HOW TO REQUEST HELP
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​得+verb        (děi) [adv]; must, to have to
  • 好啊，但是你得请我喝咖啡。

帮            (bāng) [v]; to help
  • 王朋，我下个星期要考中文，你帮我准备一下，跟我练习说中文，好吗？

回来        (huí lai) [vc]; to come back
  • 我回来以后给你打电话。​
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Chapter 3 Practice:
  1. TEACHING SLIDES: Chapter 3​
  2. Pair Practice: Role play two friends. Both of you need help from each other. Ask each other for favors. 
  3. Write a letter to a friend requesting their urgent help.
  4. Write 3 sentences using the following grammar structure(s):​​ 得+verb 
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​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 得[adverb]，帮，回来
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: Okay, but you must take me out for coffee.
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 好啊，但是你得请我喝咖啡。
  • 王朋，你能帮帮我吗？
  • 我不想给你打电话。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Request help.
  • Tell someone to do something.
  • Ask someone to return your call.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.​

​Chapter 4: "World's Finest"

HOW TO MEET SOMEONE
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A跟B见面        sub A with sub B meets
  • 那我什么时候跟你见面？

跟            (gēn) [prep]; with

见面        (jiàn miàn) [vo]; to meet up; to meet with
  • 见＝to meet，面＝face to face

啊            (a) [p]; a sentence-final particle of exclamation
  • 好啊，但是你得请我喝咖啡。

但是        (dàn shì) [conj]; but
  • 好啊，但是你得请我喝咖啡。 ​​​
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Chapter 4 Practice:
  1. TEACHING SLIDES: Chapter 4​
  2. Pair Practice: Gossip about two classmates who were spotted together in an interesting location.
  3. Write a flirtatious text conversation between two people who are trying to schedule a first date.
  4. Write 3 sentences using the following grammar structure(s): A跟B+verb，但是
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​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 跟，见面，啊，但是
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: So when can I meet with you?
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 那我什么时候跟你见面？
  • 好啊，但是你得请我喝咖啡。 ​​​
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Ask to meet someone at a specific time and place.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 MINIBOSS #1: ACT 1 REVIEW

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Pika, Pika! Can you beat me?
Mastery Challenge 1 (Vocabulary and Grammar): ​
​Mastery Challenge 2 (Speaking):
  • ​Perform the following role-play:
    • THE CALLER:
      • Make a phone call; ask for a specific person.
      • Request help from the other person.
      • Arrange to meet at a specific time and time.
    • THE RECEIVER:
      • Answer a phone call; ask the purpose of the call.
      • Give the Caller advice.
      • Arrange to meet at a specific time and time.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 in ALL categories.

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