Chinese

Mada

• Demonstrate mastery of the basic skills of the Chinese language

  Mada 11

  • Demonstrate an understanding of phonemes and the pronunciation of initials, finals, tones, and characters

    Mada 4

    • Listen and pronounce sounds formed by vowels only→
    • Listen and write sounds formed by vowels only→
    • Identify words with sounds formed by vowels only→
    • Write Chinese characters (hanzi) with three to four components→

  • Relate words and elements in the environment

    Mada 4

    • Identify the names of objects found in the home environment using new words→
    • Identify various actions performed in the home environment→
    • Read the names and various actions found in the home environment→
    • Write the names and various actions found in the home environment→

  • Demonstrate mastery of grammar and basic vocabulary

    Mada 3

    • Introduce family members and friends using simple sentences→
    • Read and write the words used to introduce family members and friends→
    • Identify various time expressions (e.g., days of the week)→

• Demonstrate an understanding of information in conversations and written texts

  Mada 6

  • Listen and understand information

    Mada 2

    • Listen and understand a message presented using a single word→
    • Use simple vocabulary to respond to simple instructions given using a single word→

  • Read and understand simple texts

    Mada 3

    • Read words and understand the intended meaning→
    • Read and understand instructions presented using a single word→
    • Read instructions given in a single word and respond using simple vocabulary→

  • Demonstrate correct responses in different familiar communication contexts

    Mada 1

    • Listen and follow simple instructions/directions given in the home environment→

• Communicate efficiently in different contexts

  Mada 1

  • Speak in various contexts using appropriate grammar and vocabulary

    Mada 1

    • Hold simple conversations using fluent language in the school and home contexts→