Topics: Language: Chinese >> Teaching Units

The Chinese Language [Reading/Activity]
An overview of the Chinese language, both spoken and written. Unit includes the following:
~ an introductory reading for teachers
~ a pronunciation guide to Chinese
~ a reading about the history, pronunciation, and writing system of the Chinese language
~ a translation exercise

Chinese Calligraphy [Reading/Activity]
An introduction to Chinese calligraphy. Unit includes the following:
~ a reading on Chinese calligraphy, discussing its various styles, techniques, and materials
~ two calligraphy exercises for the classroom
~ discussion questions

Chinese Names [Reading]
Overview of the Chinese practice of generational naming with meaningful characters.

Introductory Guide to Pronouncing Chinese [Reading/Chart]
Overview of pronouncing Chinese words romanized in both the Wade-Giles and Pinyin systems.

 
for students includes teacher's note multimedia unit
primary source reading general reading includes art
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