1. Mandarin Parent Meeting 11/18/2016

2. Overview of the Mandarin Chinese language program at ISAAC Academy
Total hours per week by grade level
2.5 hour （3 classes）
Expectations and goals
Listening skills
Conversational skills for all grades
Writing skills for 1st through 4th grade

3. Current Goals by Grade Level
Kinder- conversational goal
Oral assessments only
Currently learning how to write numbers 1 to 10
Recognize Mandarin words from YouTube
1st - 4th grade - oral and written language goal
Students are assessed on both
Students get evaluated three times a week. The average of the three evaluations is the weeks’ grade.
Chinese characters
Translations: from oral Chinese to written English and English to Chinese

4. How parents can support the students at home?
HW can be found in the school website for each grade level
What is typically assigned and how to help children?
Practice writing and pronunciation skills of the week
Practice Songs (you tube video)
Online resources that are helpful
App: ChineseSkill
Other available resources:
CCTV learn Chinese:
BBC language Chinese:

5. ChineseSkill App

6. Website

7. Assignment Write a short speech in English
Will be translated by Ms. Judy
Students must practice in Mandarin

8. Chinese New Year Activities
Stations
Chinese Paper-cut
Peking Opera Facial Mask
Calligraphy
Chopstick Game
Zodiac Animal Game
Dumpling & Noodle Making
Educational Video
Speech Contest

9. Volunteers Needed How can you help?
Assist students at the craft/game
Help clean up to transition to the next group
Sign up at volunteer spot !!