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A​CT TWO: THE DISAPPEARED ONES

 

​Chapter 5: "Close Reading"

HOW TO NARRATE A SEQUENCE OF EVENTS IN ORDER
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就    (jiù) then; as soon as; in that case; so; will [ADVERB]
  • 就 is a very important adverb in Chinese that has no direct translation in English. It has many complex uses!
  • In general, 就 is used to emphasize or to connect the relationship between two statements. One of these statements is an verb (which 就 modifies), and it is in some way a response to the preceding or following statement.
  • Specifically, we've learned how to use 就 in the following contexts:
    • 1. to emphasize that the second action happens as soon as the first action is completed
      • > 他今天早上起床以后就听中文录音了。
    • ​2. to emphasize that the connection between two actions is a causal /conditional relationship
      • > 开始我觉得中文很难,后来,王朋常常帮我练习中文,就觉得不难了。
    • ​3. to emphasize truth, definitiveness, or exactness [in the context of the current topic or conversation]
      • > Q:常老师在吗?A:我就是常老师。
    • ​4. to emphasize the (unexpected) promptness of an action
      • > 他明天七点就得上课。
  • See the Chinese Grammar Wiki for more details

了 at the end of a sequence of events    
  • In a series of past actions or events, 了 [for a completed action] usually appears ONCE at the end of the series, rather than after each of the verbs.
  • This is because it's unnecessary to repeat the 了 if the context is already clear.

Sentences:
  • [就] 早上七点半起床,洗了澡以后就吃早饭
  • [particle 了 at the end of a series] 第一节课是中文,[…] 还给了我们一篇新课文。
  • [series of verb phrases] 九点到教室去上课
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TRAIN: write 3 sentences using the following grammar structure:
  • 就 [connecting two verbs indicating that the second action happens as soon as first one is completed]

SPEAK: talk about your daily study routine (in order from beginning to end).

WRITE: write a story based on the following picture:
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​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 就,了
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Rule (in English): Explain the complex meaning of the adverb "就." State at least two different uses of 就 that we've learned, and give examples of each usage. Explain how each usage is connected to the larger meaning of 就!
  • Rule: Explain the structure of the "V+了+O+以后+就+V+O+(了)" construction. Give an example.
  • Translate: (Right) after taking a shower, I had breakfast.
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 你们这儿可以刷卡吗?
  • 对不起,我们不收信用卡。
  • 我找您九块六毛三。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Narrate a sequence of events in order.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 6: "In the Wee Hours"

HOW TO DESCRIBE WHAT YOU DO IN THE MORNING
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起床    (qǐ chuáng) to get up

洗澡    (xǐ zǎo) to take a shower

早饭    (zǎo fàn) breakfast

洗了澡以后就吃早饭    eating breakfast (right) after taking a shower

一边 + action 1, 一边 + action 2    (yì biān... yì biān...)     simultaneously; two actions at the same time

Sentences:
  • 早上七点半起床,洗了澡以后就吃早饭。
  • 我这个学期很忙,除了专业课以外,还得学中文。
  • -边吃饭,一边听录音。我们一边吃,一边练习说中文。
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TRAIN: write 3 sentences using the following grammar structure:​
  • ​一边 + action 1, 一边 + action 2

WRITE: write a paragraph about your daily morning routine.

WRITE: write a story based on the following picture:
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​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 起床,洗澡,早饭,[一边..., 一边...]
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: I was eating and listening to the sound recording [simultaneously].
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 早上七点半起床,洗了澡以后就吃早饭。
  • 我这个学期很忙,除了专业课以外,还得学中文。
  • 我们一边吃,一边练习说中文。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Describe what you do in the morning.
  • Describe multiple events that are happening at the same time. 
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 7: "Sunshine Glory"

HOW TO DESCRIBE WHAT YOU DO IN THE AFTERNOON
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中午    (zhōng wǔ) noon

午饭    (wǔ fàn) lunch, midday meal
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电脑    (diàn nǎo) computer

上网    (shàng wǎng) to go online; to surf the internet

Sentences:
  • 中午我和我的同学们一起到餐厅去吃午饭。
  • 第二节课是电脑课,很难.
  • 下午我到图书馆去上网。
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WRITE: write a paragraph about what you do in the afternoon, both on school days and on your days off.

​WRITE: write a story based on the following pictures:
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​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 中午,午饭,电脑,上网
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 中午我和我的同学们一起到餐厅去吃午饭。
  • 第二节课是电脑课,很难.
  • 下午我到图书馆去上网。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Describe what you do in the afternoon. 
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 8: "Long Day's Journey Into Night"

HOW TO DESCRIBE WHAT YOU DO AT NIGHT
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最近    (zuì jìn) recently [adverb]

最近怎么样?    How have you been recently?

音乐会    (yīn yuè huì) concert

用+tool/method + VO    (yòng) to use [tool/method] to [VO]

我用中文写信    I use Chinese to write letters

Sentences:
  • 你好!好久不见,最近怎么样?
  • 我用中文写信写得很不好。
  • 下个星期六,我们学校有一个音乐会,希望你能来。
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TRAIN: write 3 sentences using the following grammar structure:
  • ​用 + tool/method/means + VO​

SKIT:
 in groups, write a dialogue on the following prompt. Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!
  • Two friends haven't seen each other in a while. 
  • Discuss what you have been doing at night since you last met.

WRITE: ​write a diary entry describing, in order, your daily routine on a school day.

WRITE: write a dialogue based on the following image:
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​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 最近怎么样?,音乐会,用
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: I don't write letters well using Chinese.
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 你好!好久不见,最近怎么样?
  • 我用中文写信写得很不好。
  • 下个星期六,我们学校有一个音乐会。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about using different skills or objects to perform tasks.
  • Describe what you do at night.
  • 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 8 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:
    • Narrate a sequence of events in order (using ...以后就...).
    • Describe what you do in the morning, afternoon, and night.
    • Describe multiple events that are happening at the same time.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 in ALL categories.

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  • About
  • Book 1
    • Level 0: Introduction to Chinese >
      • L0 Act 1
      • L0 Act 2
      • L0 Act 3
      • L0 Boss Fights
      • L0 Projects
    • Level 1: Greetings >
      • L1 Act 1
      • L1 Act 2
      • L1 Boss Fights
      • L1 Projects
    • Level 2: Family >
      • L2 Act 1
      • L2 Act 2
      • L2 Act 3
      • L2 Boss Fights
      • L2 Projects
    • Level 3: Dates and Time >
      • L3 Act 1
      • L3 Act 2
      • L3 Act 3
      • L3 Act 4
      • L3 Boss Fights
      • L3 Projects
    • Level 4: Hobbies >
      • L4 Act 1
      • L4 Act 2
      • 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
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    • 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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      • L10 Act 3
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  • Book 2
    • Level 11: Weather >
      • L11 Act 1
      • L11 Act 2
      • L11 Boss Fights
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    • Level 12: Dining >
      • L12 Act 1
      • L12 Act 2
      • L12 Act 3
      • L12 Boss Fights
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    • Level 13: Asking Directions >
      • L13 Act 1
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      • L13 Act 3
      • L13 Boss Fights
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    • Level 14: Birthday Party >
      • L14 Act 1
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      • L14 Act 3
      • L14: Boss Fights
      • L14 Projects
    • Level 15: Seeing a Doctor >
      • L15 Act 1
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      • L15 Act 3
      • L15 Act 4
      • L15 Boss Fights
      • L15 Projects
    • Level 16: Dating >
      • L16 Act 1
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      • L16 Boss Fights
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    • Level 17: Renting an Apartment >
      • L17 Act 1
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    • Level 18: Sports >
      • L18 Act 1
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      • L18 Act 3
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    • Level 19: Travel >
      • L19 Act 1
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      • L19 Act 3
      • L19 Act 4
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      • L19 Projects
    • Level 20: At the Airport >
      • L20 Act 1
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  • Book 3
    • Level 21: Starting School >
      • L21 Act 1
      • L21 Act 2
      • L21 Boss Fights
      • L21 Projects
    • 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
    • Distance Learning
    • The Coronavirus
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    • 读:Reading >
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    • 说:Speaking >
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