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Goal: Create a basic 20-30 minute lesson plan for a class of absolute beginner, various-aged students learning basic Chinese, using the Audio-Lingual Method and Dynamic Dialogues.

Lesson Theme: Basic Greetings and Self-Introduction

Start with a brief explanation how Chinese works.

Hanzi, Pinyin, and tones.

Mā - Mother

Mǎ - Horse

Tone Exceptions (3-3 into 2-3)

Vocabulary (Pinyin and Tones will be crucial):

  1. 你好 (nǐ hǎo) - Hello (Tone: Third Tone + Third Tone)

  2. 吗 (ma) - Stuck at the end of a sentence to make it into a yes or no question.

  3. 你好吗 (nǐ hǎo ma) - How are you? (Tone: Third Tone + Third Tone + Neutral Tone)

  4. 我 (wǒ) - I (Tone: Third Tone - Pronounced like "war" without the r)

  5. 是 (shì) - am/is/are (Tone: Four th Tone - Pronounced like "ah yea sure" like your talking fast)

  6. 谢谢 (xiè xie) - Thank you (Tone: Fourth Tone + Neutral Tone)

  7. 不客气 (bú kèqi) - You're welcome (Tone: Second Tone + Fourth Tone + Neutral Tone + Fourth Tone)

  8. 再见 (zài jiàn) - Goodbye (Tone: Fourth Tone + Fourth Tone)

Grammar Point (Implicit): Basic sentence structure (Subject + Verb + Object/Complement) and the use of question particle "吗 (ma)."

Lesson Plan

(Part 1: Audio-Lingual Method - 10 minutes)

  1. (Enthusiastic Introduction - 2 minutes):

    • Teacher enters with high energy and a welcoming smile.

    • "大家好!(Dàjiā hǎo!)" - Hello everyone! (Use enthusiastic tone and gesture to the class).

    • "今天我们学习一点点中文!(Jīntiān wǒmen xuéxí yī diǎndiǎn Zhōngwén!)" - Today we learn a little bit of Chinese! (Speak clearly and excitedly).

    • "中文很有趣!(Zhōngwén hěn yǒu qù!)" - Chinese is very interesting! (Convey enthusiasm).

  2. (Vocabulary Introduction and Repetition - 6 minutes):

    • Introduce each word/phrase one at a time. 8 words to learn in total.

    • 你好 (nǐ hǎo): "跟我说,你好 (gēn wǒ shuō, nǐ hǎo)!" - Say it with me, nǐ hǎo! (Say it slowly, clearly, emphasizing the tones. Repeat 2-3 times). Encourage simultaneous repetition with energy. Correct pronunciation with positive reinforcement. Also note its two different characters, that mean "You good"

    • 吗 (ma) - Stuck at the end of a sentence to make it into a yes or no question.

    • 你好吗 (nǐ hǎo ma): "现在,你好吗 (xiànzài, nǐ hǎo ma)?" - Now, nǐ hǎo ma? (Explain it means "How are you?". Say it with clear tones, repeat 2-3 times with simultaneous student repetition).

    • 我 (wǒ): "这是我 (zhè shì wǒ)." - This is me. (Point to yourself. Say "wǒ" clearly, repeat, students repeat).

    • 是 (shì): "我是 [Your Name] (wǒ shì [Your Name])." - I am [Your Name]. (Say it clearly. Repeat, students repeat).

    • 谢谢 (xiè xie): "谢谢大家 (xiè xie dàjiā)!" - Thank you everyone! (Say it with correct tones, repeat, students repeat).

    • 不客气 (bú kèqi): "别人说谢谢,你说不客气 (biérén shuō xiè xie, nǐ shuō bú kèqi)." - When someone says thank you, you say bú kèqi (Explain meaning. Say it clearly, repeat, students repeat).

    • 再见 (zài jiàn): "学习完了,再见 (xuéxí wán le, zài jiàn)!" - Learning finished, goodbye! (Say it clearly, repeat, students repeat).

    • Keep it unpredictable: Randomly point to different students and ask them to repeat a word or phrase individually after the initial simultaneous repetition. Offer immediate, positive feedback ("很好!- Hěn hǎo! - Very good!"). Maintain high energy throughout.

  3. (Review - 2 minutes):

    • Quickly review all the words/phrases by saying them and having the class repeat them together one last time with energy.

(Part 2: Dynamic Dialogues - 15 minutes)

  1. (Draw the Scenario - 2 minutes):

    • On a whiteboard or shared screen, draw a simple scene: Two stick figures meeting each other.
  2. (Brief Introduction - 5 seconds):

    • "看!两个人见面了 (kàn! liǎng ge rén jiàn miàn le)!" - Look! Two people are meeting!
  3. (Act Out and Repeat - 3 minutes):

    • Dialogue 1 (Greeting):

      • Teacher (Figure A): (Enthusiastically) "你好!(nǐ hǎo!)"

      • Teacher (Figure B): (Enthusiastically) "你好!(nǐ hǎo!)"

      • Repeat the exchange 2-3 times with clear tone and gestures. Have the class repeat simultaneously.

    • Dialogue 2 (Asking How Are You):

      • Teacher (Figure A): "你好吗?(nǐ hǎo ma?)"

      • Teacher (Figure B): "我很好,谢谢!(wǒ hěn hǎo, xiè xie!)" - I am very good, thank you!

      • Teacher (Figure A): "不客气 (bú kèqi)"

      • Repeat 2-3 times, class repeats simultaneously.

    • Dialogue 3 (Self-Introduction):

      • Teacher (Figure A): "我是 [Your Name]。(wǒ shì [Your Name].)"

      • Teacher (Figure B): "你好,我是 [Make up a simple Chinese-sounding name, e.g., 李明 (Lǐ Míng)]. (nǐ hǎo, wǒ shì Lǐ Míng)." - Hello, I am Li Ming.

      • Repeat 2-3 times, class repeats simultaneously.

    • Dialogue 4 (Goodbye):

      • Teacher (Figure A): "再见!(zài jiàn!)"

      • Teacher (Figure B): "再见!(zài jiàn!)"

      • Repeat 2-3 times, class repeats simultaneously.

  4. (Audio-Lingual Practice - 3 minutes):

    • Go through each line of the combined dialogue (all four exchanges) and have the whole class repeat it after you, focusing on pronunciation and intonation.
  5. (Role Play - Teacher and Class - 3 minutes):

    • Teacher (Figure A): Say your lines.

    • Class (Figure B): Respond with Figure B's lines.

    • Repeat, switching roles.

  6. (Optional: Volunteers - If time allows and students are willing - 1 minute):

    • Ask for a few volunteers to act out the dialogue in pairs (even if they are just repeating the lines). Commend their bravery.
  7. (Brief Review and Encouragement - 2 minutes):

    • Quickly review the main phrases from the dialogue.

    • "你们今天学得很棒!(Nǐmen jīntiān xué de hěn bàng!)" - You all learned very well today!

    • "中文很有意思,对不对?(Zhōngwén hěn yǒu yìsi, duì bù duì?)" - Chinese is very interesting, right?

    • "下次我们学习更多!(Xià cì wǒmen xuéxí gèng duō!)" - Next time we'll learn more!

    • End with an enthusiastic "再见!(zài jiàn!)"

Print Out:

Vocabulary:

  1. 你好 (nǐ hǎo) - Hello

  2. 吗 (ma) - Stuck at the end of a sentence to make it into a yes or no question.

  3. 你好吗 (nǐ hǎo ma) - How are you?

  4. 我 (wǒ) - I

  5. 是 (shì) - am/is/are

  6. 谢谢 (xiè xie) - Thank you

  7. 不客气 (bú kèqi) - You're welcome

  8. 再见 (zài jiàn) - Goodbye

Conversation:

A: nǐ hǎo! B: nǐ hǎo!

A: nǐ hǎo ma? B: wǒ hěn hǎo, xiè xie! A: bú kèqi

A: wǒ shì [Your Name]. B: nǐ hǎo, wǒ shì [Your Name]

A: zài jiàn B: zài jiàn

TESOL120 - Chinese Assignement Part 1

TESOL120 - Chinese Assignement Part 2