We offer Chinese to kindergarten, second, third, and fourth Grade students.

The following is an outline of our Chinese FLES program.

Kindergarten FLEX

Goals

  • To enrich the education of our kindergarten students by introducing them to a language with an unrelated sound system.
  • To provide opportunities for experiencing Chinese culture through games and songs.

Objectives

  • exchange essential information such as greetings and leave-takings with each other
  • provide appropriate responses when asked questions regarding their names and feelings
  • follow simple classroom commands
  • count, match, identify, and write numerals from 1-10
  • participate in age-appropriate cultural activities such as games, songs, and festive celebrations

Second Grade Enrichment

Goals

  • To reinforce communicative skills in Chinese.
  • To comprehend some simple characters on familiar topics.
  • To promote an appreciation and awareness for the Chinese literature and culture.

Objectives

  • use appropriate gestures and oral expressions for greetings and leave-takings
  • follow simple commands in Chinese
  • make comparisons between the English and Chinese writing systems
  • participate in age appropriate cultural activities
  • provide information and explain some differences in the Chinese culture

Third Grade Program

Goals

  • To attain basic proficiency in listening and speaking skills needed for everyday conversations on familiar topics.
  • To read and write target words in Pinyin.
  • To make connections with social studies.
  • To demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for the Chinese culture.

Objectives

  • use newly introduced vocabulary to ask and answer questions appropriately
  • read, write, and use numbers 0-100
  • express opinions and preferences about colors, animals, and activities
  • read and write vocabulary and sentences in Pinyin
  • recognize Chinese characters introduced and use the correct stroke order to write simple Chinese characters
  • make connections with social studies
  • participate in China celebrations
  • give oral presentations about themselves and family

Fourth Grade Enrichment

Goals

  • To attain increased proficiency in communicative skills
  • To develop an understanding of and appreciation for traditional Chinese ideas, attitudes and values.

Objectives

  • participate in more cultural activities, such as, writing with pen brush and using abacus
  • demonstrate knowledge on traditional Chinese ideas, attitudes, and values through discussions and projects

 

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