LEVEL 29: "EDUCATION" (教育)
MISSION OBJECTIVES:
- Discuss the pressures and expectations of childhood.
- Talk about parents’ aspirations for their children.
- Compare and contrast Chinese and American parenting styles.
- Compare and contrast the Chinese and Americans school systems.
- Discuss the pros and cons of extracurricular programs.
STORY QUEST: "Pokémon Universe"
Even Pokémon want to go to Stanford! Train your children well!
Act One: No Child Left Behind
Act Two: Love in the Time of Stanford
Act Three: All in the Family
KEY GRAMMAR：认为，[不是...，而是...]，才 [as quantity]，看法 vs. 做法 vs. 办法，幸福 vs. 快乐 vs. 高兴，[**BONUS**: -者]
- Chapter 1: “Pokémon Universe” (How to talk about the college rat race)
- 社会，梦想，小学，认为
- Chapter 2: “Gotta Catch ‘Em All!” (How to talk about parents’ plans for their children)
- 最好，设计，[不是...，而是...］
- Chapter 3: “Prodigy” (How to talk about after-school programs)
- 弹钢琴，画画儿，补习班，课外活动
- Chapter 4: “Thunderstorm” (How to talk about overscheduling)
- 安排，满，完全，才 [as quantity]
- MINIBOSS #1
Act Two: Love in the Time of Stanford
- Chapter 5: “How Good You Are” (How to talk about parents’ aspirations for their children)
- 望子成龙，望女成凤，番，事业
- Chapter 6: “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” (How to compare Chinese and American parenting styles)
- 移民，做法，虎妈，中国梦，美国梦
- Chapter 7: “National College Entrance Examination” (How to compare the Chinese and American school systems)
- 高考，留学，清华大学
- Chapter 8: “Teenage Rebellion” (How to criticize success-focused parents)
- 结婚，墨西哥，反对，抱怨
- MINIBOSS #2
Act Three: All in the Family
- Chapter 9: “The Gift of Life” (How to define a happy childhood)
- 理解，看法，幸福，童年
- Chapter 10: “Story of More Woe” (How to discuss freedom of choice)
- 厉害，尊重，选择，一直
- Chapter 11: “The Secret” (How to talk about educational success)
- 知识，硕士，博士，学位
- Chapter 12: “He Who Plants Kindness..." (How to talk about community service)
- 义工，志愿者，社团，俱乐部，*社区服务*
- Chapter 13: “Make Your Dream Come True!” (How to debate the pros and cons of extracurricular programs)
- 侄女，嫂子
- MINIBOSS #3
KEY GRAMMAR：认为，[不是...，而是...]，才 [as quantity]，看法 vs. 做法 vs. 办法，幸福 vs. 快乐 vs. 高兴，[**BONUS**: -者]
WORKBOOK EXERCISES:
Integrated Chinese Workbook, Volume 3: Lesson 9
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