​Chapter 1: "Project Runway"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT WEARING CLOTHES
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这儿    (zhèr) here

穿    (chuān) to wear; to put on

衣服    (yī fu) clothes
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合适    (hé shì) suitable

Sentences:
  • 你们这儿可以刷卡吗？
  • 我喜欢穿红的。
  • 小姐，您要买什么衣服？
  • 如果长短合适的话，我就买。
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SPEAK: talk about wearing clothes. When is it suitable to not wear clothes? When is it suitable to wear clothes?

WRITE: write a story or dialogue based on the following picture, using the words in Chapter 1: 
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​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 这儿，穿，衣服，合适
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 你们这儿有餐厅吗？
  • 我喜欢穿漂亮的衣服。
  • 时间不合适。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about wearing clothes.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

Chapter 2: "Fashion Show, Begin! Mortal Enemies"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT FASHIONABLE CLOTHING
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要    (yào) to want to do something

种    (zhǒng) measure word for kinds, sorts, types

样子    (yàng zi) style

挺    (tǐng) very; rather

样子挺好的    rather nice style

就是它吧    that's the one

它    (tā) it

Sentences:
  • 小姐，您要买什么衣服？
  • 对不起，这种鞋只有黑的。
  • 这双鞋样子挺好的，就是它吧。
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SPEAK: talk about each other's outfits. Are they fashionable or not?

WRITE: write a dialogue based on the following picture using new words:
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​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 要，重，样子，挺好的，就是它吧
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: Miss, what clothes do you want to buy? [要]
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 小姐，您要穿什么衣服？
  • 对不起，这种衣服不合适。
  • 它样子挺好的，就是它吧。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Explain why certain clothes are suitable or not suitable.
  • Talk about fashionable clothing.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

Chapter 3: "Beijing Silk Market"

HOW TO BUY THINGS IN A STORE
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商店    (shāng diàn) store; shop

售货员    (shòu huò yuán) shop assistant; salesperson

买    (mǎi) to buy

卖 (mài) to sell

东西    (dōng xi) things; objects

Sentences:
  • 李友在一个商店买东西，售货员问她...
  • 我想买一件衬衫。
  • 请问，这儿卖什么东西？
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​WRITE: write a diary entry about your visit to your favorite clothing store.

​​SKIT: in a group, write a dialogue about a salesperson and a customer in a clothing store. 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):
  • 商店，售货员，买，卖，东西
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 李友在一个商店买东西，售货员问她...
  • 我想买合适的衣服。
  • 请问，这儿卖什么东西？
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Buy clothes and other items in a store.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 MINIBOSS #1: ACT 1 REVIEW

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​Mastery Challenge 1 (Vocabulary and Grammar): ​
​Mastery Challenge 2 (Speaking):
  • ​Perform the following conversation tasks:
    • Talk about wearing clothes.
    • Explain why certain clothes are suitable or not suitable.
    • Talk about fashionable clothing.
    • Buy clothes and other items in a store.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 in ALL categories.

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