PROJECT: SHOPPING MARKET

Learning Objective:
  • This is a special project! You will use the language you learned in Level 9 to create a clothing store in order to make money.
    • First, in a small team, you will create your own themed clothing store.
      • You will be asked to create advertisements for this store and then assemble your advertisements into a storefront poster.
    • ​Then, in the same team, you will take part in a class “Clothing Market.”
      • One part of the team is responsible for buying clothing from other stores.
      • The other part of the team is responsible for selling clothes from their own store.
      • Whichever team makes the most money wins!
Grading:

Part 1: Item Advertisements

  • Think of a theme for your store.
  • Design advertisements for at least four different types of clothing items: shirt, pants, dress, and shoes (all must be real clothing items that you own).
  • Write a creative advertisement for each item. Include color, size/length, and price.
  • Include a clear and relevant image in the advertisement.
  • Include at least two reasons why customers should buy each of your items.
  • Include at least one of the following structures for each item: 如果…的话，跟…(不)一样，虽然…但是

> CHECKPOINT 1: Show your work to the teacher

Part 2: Store Poster

  • Create a poster that is large, creatively designed, and can stand on its own.
    • i.e. posterboard, etc.
  • Include a store name, slogan, and logo.  
  • Include the Chinese names of your group members.
  • Write a “store advertisement.” It should describe your store and list reasons why your store is better than other stores.
  • Include at least four item advertisements.

​> CHECKPOINT 2: Show your work to the teacher.

Part 3: Clothing Market

  • All the stores compete to see who can make the most money (start with $500).
  • One person in each store is the “Seller.” You sell the stuff in your own store.
  • One person in each store is the “Purchaser.” You buy stuff from the other stores.
    • You must buy a certain amount of clothing (see below).
  • It’s important to bargain to get the best prices.
  • 100% Chinese.
  • Recruit your Chinese friends to take part in this special class activity!

> CHECKPOINT 3: Show your work to the teacher.

PROJECT: NATIVE CHAT

Challenge:
  • Record a video with a native speaker of Chinese. In this video, please talk about shopping for clothes:
    • Compare different kinds of clothing.
    • Describe what you like and dislike to wear, and why.
    • Describe the size, length, color, and price of your clothing.
    • Talk about your favorite and least favorite clothing stores (including prices, discounts, service, and return policy).
  • Must be at least 2 minutes long. ​​
  • TARGET: see rubric for details.

PROJECT: STORYBOOK

Challenge:
  • Write a creative story or dialogue about "shopping." Make your story come alive with pictures.
    •  Use every word and structure in Level 9.
    • Add pictures or photographs to every scene in the story.
    • Create a physical version of your book.
  • TARGET: see rubric for details.

Level 9 Complete!

Your Chinese is stronger than ever before!