Tauranga Boys’ College

11 Mandarin

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

Prerequisites

Open Entry - 10MN preferred

Mandarin at Level 1 prepares students for communication between friends and family. Akonga learn about family and everyday life, travel, and getting around their hometown. The aim is to develop functional communicators who can share their interests, and make new mates.

Course Overview

Term 1
Reintroducing ourselves to Mandarin: revision of Level 10 vocabulary and grammar
Nǐ xǐhuān shénme? (Are you interested?): Brainstorming of topics for the year.
Let's talk about it!: Oral Presentation at term's end.

Term 2
Yeah, write!: Introduction to the writing (1)
The business: Topics include family, directions, and school. Speaking, listening, reading, and writing are all important.
Exams: Mid-year

Term 3
Yeah, write!: Writing (2) continues, and is due at the end of this term.
Speak up: Some students may be offered the opportunity to complete the Interact (spoken) portfolio.
Ongoing business: Further topics are health, travel, and holidays.
Exam

Term 4
Revision and End-of-year Exam

Learning Areas:

Languages

Assessment Information

Paper	Description	Type	Weighting
Paper 11MRN1	Presentation	Internal	10.00%
Paper 11MRN2	Writing 1	Internal	20.00%
Paper 11MRN3	Writing 2	Internal	20.00%
Paper 11MRN4	Examination	Internal	50.00%