LEVEL 29: "EDUCATION" (教育)

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MISSION OBJECTIVES: ​

1. Discuss the pressures and expectations of childhood.
2. Talk about parents’ aspirations for their children.
3. Compare and contrast Chinese and American parenting styles.
4. Compare and contrast the Chinese and Americans school systems.
5. Discuss the pros and cons of extracurricular programs.

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STORY QUEST: "Pokémon Universe"

Even Pokémon want to go to Stanford! Train your children well!

Act One: No Child Left Behind

• ​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

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​​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]

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WORKBOOK EXERCISES:

​​Integrated Chinese Workbook, Volume 3: Lesson 9

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BOSS FIGHTS:

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PROJECTS:

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RESOURCES:

1. Integrated Chinese 4th Edition, Volume 3
2. Level 29 Folder (Google Drive)
3. Level 29 Story Quest
4. Level 29 Learning Slides​
5. Level 29 Vocab Packet
6. Level 29 Handwriting Sheets​
7. Level 29 Textbook Video
8. Level 29 Vocab List: Quizlet
9. Level 29 Vocab List: Skritter​​