Chinese (Mandarin)/Planning/Standard Lesson Format

Standard Lesson Outline/Format I think this was provided by Everlong. Dialogue in Chinese characters - *both* traditional and simplified New vocabulary, with contextual examples Supplementary vocabulary. Several words relevant to the lesson’s text, not necessary at that point, but made available for further exploration. Grammar notes provide complete explanations of new grammar patterns and points of syntax. Sentences follow showing contextual use of the patterns. Phrases and Sentences. Additional examples provide even more practice and reference for study. Dialogue in pinyin Romanization. English translation of Dialogue. Reading comprehension. Like the Phrases and Sentences sections, these readings provide a further review and use of past grammar and vocabulary. Individual Exercises, meant to test and reinforce understanding of the lesson material. Should be done in a combination of pinyin and characters to stress proper tones as well as character learning. Stroke order and character practice sheets. (Outside links to Flash-based stroke order pages provided.) Partner/Group Exercises, activities and prompts for small groups to dynamically participate in conversations, improving speaking and listening comprehension skills. Lesson Test, sample tests covering listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and stroke order. Vocabulary Quiz, sample quizzes testing new vocabulary.