Chinese

After this lesson, students will be able to: Name different colors in Chinese. Know the different connotation of colors in American culture and Chinese culture

Learn some new-year blessing expressions and make your own bookmark; Learn about the origin, foods, and customs of Spring Festival. Talk to native Chinese speakers online and wish them a happy new year and then give out red envelopes Write spring couplets

Identify 6 body parts correctly (e.g.,嘴巴-mouth, 鼻子-nose, 耳朵-ear, 眼睛-eye, 眉毛-eyebrow, 头发-hair) Describe appearance (e.g., 我的头发很短; 她的眼睛很大) Understand similarities and differences between appearances of Chinese people (yellow skin and black hair) and American people (diversity)

Recognize the characters for school vocabulary (e.g., 教学楼-classroom building, 办公室-main office, 校长室-principal’s office, 图书馆-library, 体育馆-gym, 礼堂-auditorium, 电脑室-computer lab, 实验室-science lab, 音乐室-music room, 美术室-art room, 医务室-nurse room, 足球场-soccer field, 操场-play ground, 停车场-parking lot, 餐厅-cafeteria, 小卖部-concession stand, 厕所-restrooms Describe location (e.g., 图书馆在教学楼对面-The library is across from the classroom building.) Understand similarities and differences between Chinese and American school campuses.