Objectives/ Learning Targets

• Review the meaning of the vocabulary;
• Review how proper use of the vocabulary;
• Focus on the sentence structure 虽然......可是；还没（有）......呢;
• Practice how to use the sentence pattern correctly.

Behavior Objectives:

• As a whole class, students will work together to accurately identify vocabulary;
• On a paper worksheet as well as a electronic Google Document, students will complete given task by the end of class.

I Can Statement:

• Students can ask help in school or community by using “你可以帮助我吗？”;
• Students can use sentence structure 虽然......可是/但是 to talk with someone about school work;
• Students can use the sentence patterns 还没（有）......呢  during their practice process.

State Standards / ACTFL Standards

Ohio's New Learning Standards: K-12 World Languages

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Interpretive communication: Students can…

• Focus on the overall meaning of the message or text to avoid stumbling on unknown words and expressions.
• Understand new words, phrases, sentences or the main idea with the help of visuals and graphics that accompany texts.
• Make use of print and digital resources to understand the meaning of new words and expressions.
• Use knowledge of the situation, the purpose of communication or context cues to understand messages.
• Answer questions about authentic messages and informational texts.
• Use the essential elements of written informational texts to summarize and relate the main idea and relevant details.
• Answer questions about literary texts.
• Provide descriptions of characters and settings that include some basic details.
• Use information and viewpoints from authentic sources to inform or enhance a more sophisticated conversation, presentation or expression of creativity.
• Relate texts to self, current or historical events or world issues through discussions, journaling and/or artistic or expressive representations.

Interpersonal communication: Students can…

• Use a range of expressions to make requests and seek clarification.
• Ask and answer a wide range of questions to seek or clarify information.
• Paraphrase, elaborate or use circumlocution to clarify meaning and ambiguities.
• Use a wider variety of conversation strategies to steer interactions.
• Ask more complex questions and provide more detailed answers on a wide variety of topics.
• Share detailed descriptions of people, places, things and events.
• Provide more detailed information or a wider variety of services using knowledge of the target language and culture.

ISTE Standards: Students can…

• Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes;
• Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues;
• Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats;
• Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project;
• Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity;
• Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes using technology.

Academic Language & Vocabulary

Sentence Patterns:虽然......可是/但是；还没（有）......呢

Materials Needed

• A SMARTboard
• PPT file
• Internet access
• Laptops
• Quizlet; Google document; Prezi (On Haiku page)
• Student textbook
• Worksheet
• Whiteboard and markers

Procedure

Warm-up (5 minutes)

Teacher

Student

• Go through the vocabulary and emphasize the key points through the SMARTboard. Go through the vocabulary slide by slide. Ask the students to read and make sentences by themselves. (10m)
• Teacher teaches the sentence patterns 虽然......可是/但是；还没（有）......呢 through Prezi. (10m)
• Have students read text from the textbook  (10m)

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• Pass out the small whiteboard and markers. Ask questions that are related to the text. (15 minutes)

1. Student repeats the vocabulary after teacher.
2. Student reads the vocabulary by themselves
3. Student uses the vocabulary to make simple sentence(s)

1. Student uses the sentence patterns to make sentences that relate to their school work.

1. Student reads the textbook quietly. Raise hand if there is a question. Student asks question in target language.
2. Student writes the answer on the whiteboard. If student encounters problem they ask help from the teacher.

Wrap-up (10 minutes)

Differentiation Strategies

• Student A has dyslexia, so she learns better when providing sound file and the opportunity of speaking.
• Student B has learning anxiety when the student feels the challenge.  She also has OCD and has very high standards for herself.
• Student C has shorter focusing expand and is easy to get distracted.
• A student in the class has a challenge in self-emotion control.
• Another two students are talkative and sometimes disrupts the class. These students also have lower Chinese ability.
• A student has high learning ability. All four elements (listening,  speaking, reading and writing) seems easy for her. Her learning pacing is usually fast.

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Strategies:

1. During the reading active teacher provide the text sound file for the student A. Student A can use the computer to assist her reading.
2. Ask questions during the activities. Make sure student B is fully understand the contents and the instruction. Encourage student B by using the target language to say "You are doing good. Good work. Do you have any question?"
3. Keep the activities short and fun. Make sure the student is focused and active. Circle around during the reading excise.
4. Ask the student about her day before she enters the class. Observe her face expression and body signal. Make sure she is keeping the happy thoughts. (English may use for the conversation)
5. Have students take the lead to read the vocabulary. Pair up these two students during the reading text. Have them read to each other.
6. When student finish the work, use workbook page to provide extra practice in reading and writing. Have a short conversation with student in target language to enhance her learning.

Assessment

Formative assessment:
Grade through worksheet

Knowledge of Students

Engagement Strategies

After the Lesson Notes

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Most of the students have content knowledge in using sentence structure. Few are still processing in learning how to use the content in the sentence structure. They know the meaning but struggle to make it right all the time. (Post a video of the explanation and have the student practice it a few times after replying the video - using Voicethread)

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All students are interested in the topic. They would like to have more time in class with the same subject. (In the next class plan to add a few more sentence structures and new vocabulary on the same topic discussion.)