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A​CT THREE: PERFECT OUTFIT

 

Chapter 8: "Try, Try Again"

HOW TO EXCHANGE MERCHANDISE
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再    (zài) again

能不能...?    can... or not?

换    (huàn) to exchange; to change

能不能换一双?    can I exchange this pair (or not)?

能不能试一下?    can I try it on (or not)?

试    (shì) to try

​不用试    (bù yòng shì) no need to try

Sentences:
  • 不过,这双的钱跟那双一样,您不用再付钱了。
  • 对不起,这双鞋太小了。能不能换一双?
  • 这一件好像合适。能不能试一下?
  • 不用试。
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​​SKIT: in a group, write a dialogue on the following prompt. Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!
  • A dissatisfied customer wants to exchange merchandise.
  • The salesperson explains the store has a policy against exchanging merchandise...

​WRITE: write a dialogue based on the following image:
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Mastery
​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 再,能不能...?,换,试,不用试
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: Can this pair be exchanged (or not)?
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 这双鞋跟那双一样,您不用再试。
  • 对不起,这双鞋太小了。能不能换一双?
  • 我喜欢这件衬衫的颜色。能不能试一下?
  • 不用试。​就是它吧。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Ask to switch or exchange merchandise.
  • Ask to try on an item of clothing. 
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

​Chapter 9: "Legendary Item 2: The Rockstar Pants"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT SIZE
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多大?    (duō dà) how big?

大小    (dà xiǎo) size

号    (hào) size

大号    (dà hào) large size

中号    (zhòng hào) medium size

中    (zhōng) medium; middle

​小号    (xiǎo hào) small size


Sentences:
  • 多大的?大号的,中号的,还是小号的?
  • 这双鞋虽然大小合适,可是颜色不好。
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​​SKIT: in a group, write a dialogue about a salesperson and an annoying customer who wants to try on different clothing sizes. Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!

WRITE: write a diary entry about your visit to a clothing store, based on the image below:
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Mastery
​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 多大?,大小,中号,小号​
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: What size? Large, medium, or small?
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 多大的?大号的,中号的,还是小号的?
  • 这双鞋的大小合适。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about different sizes of clothing.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 10: "Legendary Item 3: The Wedding Dress"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT LENGTH
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多长?    (duō cháng) how long?

长短    (cháng duǎn) length

长    (cháng) long

短    (duǎn) short


Sentences:
  • 我们要等多长时间?
  • 如果长短合适的话,我就买。
  • 这条裙子太长了。
  • 这条裤子太短了。
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SPEAK: discuss the length of your clothing. Too long, too short, just right?
​
WRITE: write descriptions of the outfits pictured below:
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​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 多长?,长短,长,短
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 我们要等多长时间?
  • 长短合适,就是它吧。
  • 这条裙子太长了。
  • 这条裤子太短了。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about different lengths of clothing.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 11: "Fashion Show Trilogy! Missing Piece"

HOW TO COMPARE DIFFERENT THINGS
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A跟B一样+(adj)    (gēn... yí yàng) A is the same [adj] as B
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A跟B不一样+(adj)    (gēn... bù yí yàng) A is not the same [adj] as B

一样    (yí yàng) same; alike

虽然...,但是/可是...    (suī rán…,dàn shì/kě shì...) even though..., but...

虽然    (suī rán) even though

​不过    (bú guò) however; but


Sentences:
  • 也不行,这双跟那双一样大。
  • 这件衬衫跟那件不一样长。
  • 这双鞋虽然大小合适,可是颜色不好。
  • 不过,这双的钱跟那双一样,您不用再付钱了。
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SPEAK: Compare your outfits. Are they similar? Different? Why or why not?

​TRAIN: write 3 sentences each using the following grammar structures:​​
  • 虽然...,但是/可是...
  • ​A跟B一样+(adj) 
  • A跟B不一样+(adj) 

WRITE: write a comparison between the outfits pictured using the new structures in Chapter 11:
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Mastery
​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 跟...一样,[虽然...,但是/可是...],不过
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: However, this pair is the same size as the other one. [不过]
  • Translate: Even though the size of this pair of shoes is suitable, the color is not suitable.
  • 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:
  • Compare and contrast different kinds of clothes.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

 MINIBOSS #3: ACT 3 REVIEW

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Pika, Pika! Can you beat me?
​Mastery Challenge 1 (Vocabulary and Grammar):
  • ​Take the "Level 9 Miniboss #3: 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:
    • Ask to switch or exchange merchandise.
    • Ask to try on an item of clothing.
    • Talk about different sizes of clothing.
    • Talk about different lengths of clothing.
    • Compare different kinds of clothes.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 in ALL categories.

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