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A​CT TWO: MAN OF STEEL

 

Chapter 5: "The Last"

HOW TO ASK ABOUT AVAILABILITY
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上午        (shàng wǔ) [t]; morning
  • literally, "above noon" (午=wǔ=noon)
  • 明天上午我有两节课,下午三点要给二年级考试。

下午        (xià wǔ) [t]; afternoon
  • ​literally, "below noon" (午=wǔ=noon)

上            (shàng); above, previous
  • 上+ time word = last [time]

下            (xià) below, next
  • 下+ time word = next [time]

时间        (shí jiān) [n]; time
  • 有时间=to have (free) time
  • 老师,今天下午您有时间吗?

空儿        (kòng r) [n]; free time
  • 有空儿=to have free time
  • 您什么时候有空儿?

什么时候?    (shén me shí hòu) when?, what time?
  • The general question word for “when” is 什么时候
    • It is NOT “什么时间”
    • “时间” is used in the phrase “有时间吗?​
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SPEAK: schedule a time to meet up outside of school.

WRITE: Write a dialogue between a teacher and a student. The teacher wants to schedule a meeting, but the student keeps giving excuses for why s/he is unavailable at each time offered.
Mastery
​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 上午,下午,时间,空儿,什么时候?
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 明天上午我有空儿,下午三点没空儿。
  • 老师,今天下午您有时间吗?
  • 您什么时候有空儿?
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Ask to meet someone at a specific time and place.
  • Ask about availability at different times of day [morning, afternoon, night].
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 6: "Justice League"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT THE FUTURE
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要            (yào) [mv]; will, be going to, to want to
  • “subject + 要 + verb + object”
    • used to talk about future events
  • 对不起,今天下午我要开会。

开会        (kāi huì) [vo]; to have a meeting
  • 对不起,今天下午我要开会。

以后             (yǐ hòu) [t]; after, later on
  • The word order is ”EVENT + 以后“
    • this is the opposite of English word order!
    • after four o’clock = 四点以后
  • 明天四点以后才有空儿。
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​TRAIN: write 3 sentences each using the following grammar structures:
  1. 要[will]
  2. 以后

SPEAK: talk about the teacher meetings you will be having in the future.

WRITE: an important meeting is coming up. Write a to-do list in preparation for it.
Mastery
​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 要,开会,以后
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Rule: Explain the difference between the two usages of 要 we've learned so far. Give examples of each.
  • Translate: Next week I'm going to take a Chinese (exam), you help me prepare a little.
  • Translate: I'm not free until after 4:00 tomorrow.
  • Translate: After I return I'll give you a phone call.
  • TARGET: no more than 2 grammar mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 对不起,今天下午我要开会。
  • 明天四点以后才有空儿。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about the future.
  • Talk about meetings.
  • Talk about what you will do after different events.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

​Chapter 7: "Savior"

HOW TO ASK ABOUT PROBLEMS
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问题             (wèn tí) [n]; question, problem
  • literally, “to ask a question”
  • 我想问您几个问题。

没问题        (méi wèn tí); no problem, no worries
  • literally, “have no problem”
  • 四点半,没问题。

问               (wèn) [v]: to ask
  • 我想问您几个问题。

别+verb      (bié) [adv]; don't
  • 你别聊天儿,你得看书。= Don’t chat, you should read the book.

客气        (kè qi); polite

别客气        Don't be polite!
  • A:谢谢您。B:别客气。​
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TRAIN: write 3 sentences using the following grammar structure:​
  • 别+verb

​SPEAK: ask each other about any problems you may be experiencing. Be supportive!

WRITE: Write a dialogue between a teacher and a student. The teacher wants to know if something is wrong.
Mastery
​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 问,问题,没问题,别,客气
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: Don't be polite!
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 我想问您几个问题。
  • 四点半,没问题。
  • 你别聊天儿,你得看书。
  • A:谢谢您。B:别客气。​
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: role-play the following conversation:
  • PERSON #1:
    • Explain that you have a problem.
    • Thank Person #1 for her help.
  • PERSON #2:
    • ​Ask if Person #1 has a problem.
    • Tell Person #1 not to do something.
    • Graciously decline thanks. 
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 8: "The Hunt"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT PREVIOUS AND FUTURE WEEKS/MONTHS
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上个             (shàng ge) the previous one
  • literally, “the _____ above”

下个             (xià ge) the next one
  • literally, “the _____ below”

上个周末         last weekend
  • literally, “the weekend above” (envision a physical calendar that runs from top to bottom)

下个周末     next weekend
  • literally, “the weekend below” (envision a physical calendar that runs from top to bottom)

上个星期     last week

下个星期     next week
  • 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?

上个月        last month

下个月        next month
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SPEAK: talk about things you did/will do in previous and future weeks/months.

WRITE: write out a schedule. List the meetings you've had in the previous weeks/months, as well as the meetings you will have in the coming weeks/months.
Mastery
​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 上个周末,下个周末,上个星期,下个星期,上个月,下个月
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Rule: Explain the meanings of "上..." vs. "下...." Describe their literal meanings and also their meaning in the context of time. Give at least six examples of words or expressions that use 上 and 下.
  • Detective (find and fix mistakes): 上个天我没有睡觉。
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 王朋,我下个星期要开会。
  • 我上个周末跟朋友看了外国电影,我很喜欢!
  • 你下个月要做什么?
  • 我上个月有很大的问题!
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about previous and future weekends.
  • Talk about previous and future weeks.
  • Talk about previous and future months.
  • 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 6 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:
    • Talk about problems and/or questions that you have.
    • Ask about availability at different times of day [morning, noon, night].
    • Talk about previous weekends, weeks, and months.
    • Talk about future weekends, weeks, and months.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 in ALL categories.

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  • Book 1
    • Level 0: Introduction to Chinese >
      • L0 Act 1
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      • L0 Act 3
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    • Level 1: Greetings >
      • L1 Act 1
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      • L1 Boss Fights
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    • Level 2: Family >
      • L2 Act 1
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      • L2 Act 3
      • L2 Boss Fights
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    • Level 3: Dates and Time >
      • L3 Act 1
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      • L3 Act 4
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    • Level 4: Hobbies >
      • L4 Act 1
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      • L4 Boss Fights
      • L4 Projects
    • Level 5: Visiting Friends >
      • L5 Act 1
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      • L5 Act 3
      • L5 Boss Fights
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    • Level 6: Making Appointments >
      • L6 Act 1
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      • L6 Act 3
      • L6 Boss Fights
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    • Level 7: Studying Chinese >
      • L7 Act 1
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      • L7 Act 3
      • L7 Boss Fights
      • L7 Projects
    • Level 8: School Life >
      • L8 Act 1
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      • L8 Act 3
      • L8 Boss Fights
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    • Level 9: Shopping >
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      • L9 Act 3
      • L9 Act 4
      • L9 Boss Fights
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    • Level 10: Transportation >
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  • Book 2
    • Level 11: Weather >
      • L11 Act 1
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      • L11 Boss Fights
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    • Level 12: Dining >
      • L12 Act 1
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      • L12 Act 3
      • L12 Boss Fights
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    • Level 13: Asking Directions >
      • L13 Act 1
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      • L13 Boss Fights
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    • Level 14: Birthday Party >
      • L14 Act 1
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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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      • L16 Boss Fights
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    • Level 17: Renting an Apartment >
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    • Level 18: Sports >
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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 >
      • L21 Act 1
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      • L21 Boss Fights
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    • Level 22: Dorm Life >
      • L22 Act 1
      • L22 Act 2
      • L22 Boss Fights
      • L22 Projects
    • 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
      • L26 Act 2
      • L26 Act 3
      • L26 Boss Fights
      • L26 Projects
    • Level 27: Computers and the Internet >
      • L27 Act 1
      • L27 Act 2
      • 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
      • L29 Act 2
      • L29 Act 3
      • L29 Boss Fights
      • L29 Projects
    • Level 30: Chinese Geography >
      • L30 Act 1
      • L30 Act 2
      • 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
      • L37 Act 2
      • L37 Act 3
      • L37 Boss Fights
      • L37 Projects
  • Special Units
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