Curricular Competencies Content Students are expected to be able to do the following: Students are expected to know the following: Thinking and communicating phonetic systems Recognize the relationships between sounds, phonetic representation, tonal variations Chinese characters, and meaning commonly used Chinese characters Identify key information in slow, clear speech and other texts basic strokes and structure of Chinese characters Comprehend stories common, high-frequency vocabulary, sentence structures, Comprehend high-frequency words and patterns in slow, clear speech and and expressions, including: other texts types of questions Use language-learning strategies descriptions of others hobbies and topics of interest Interpret non-verbal cues to increase understanding common emotions and states of physical health Respond to questions, simple commands, and instructions First Peoples perspectives connecting language and Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing culture, including oral histories, identity, and place Seek clarification of meaning using common statements and questions cultural aspects of Chinese communities Share information using the presentation format best suited to their own Chinese works of art and abilities others’ diverse Chinese communities in Canada Personal and social awareness Chinese cultural festivals and celebrations in Canada Consider personal, shared, and experiences, perspectives, and others’ worldviews through a cultural lens Recognize First Peoples perspectives and knowledge; other ways of knowing, and local cultural knowledge
Curricular Competencies Content Students are expected to be able to do the following: Thinking and communicating Recognize the relationships between sounds, phonetic representation, Chinese characters, and meaning Identify key information in slow, clear speech and other texts Comprehend stories Comprehend high-frequency words and patterns in slow, clear speech and other texts Use language-learning strategies Interpret non-verbal cues to increase understanding Respond to questions, simple commands, and instructions Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing Seek clarification of meaning using common statements and questions Share information using the presentation format best suited to their own and others’ diverse abilities Personal and social awareness Consider personal, shared, and others’ experiences, perspectives, and worldviews through a cultural lens Recognize First Peoples perspectives and knowledge; other ways of knowing, and local cultural knowledge Students are expected to know the following: phonetic systems tonal variations commonly used Chinese characters basic strokes and structure of Chinese characters common, high-frequency vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: types of questions descriptions of others hobbies and topics of interest common emotions and states of physical health First Peoples perspectives connecting language and culture, including oral histories, identity, and place cultural aspects of Chinese communities Chinese works of art Chinese communities in Canada Chinese cultural festivals and celebrations in Canada
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