This document provides information for parents about the Grade 5 Mandarin Foreign Language class. It introduces the two teachers, Karen Kee and Kerina Ji, and provides the agenda for the curriculum night, including what students are learning, how they are assessed, and how parents can support. It outlines the written, taught, and assessed curriculum, and describes the reading program, library resources, homework expectations, tips for parental support, and opportunities for immersion trips.

1. Welcome to
Curriculum Night
Chinese Studies Grade 5 MFL
Karen Kee (Jì Lǎoshī)
G3-6 Chinese Teacher, CCC
EA：Ms Kerina Ji (Jī Lǎoshī)
Email: karenkee@cdnis.edu.hk
Blog: http://sites.cdnis.edu.hk/teachers/karenkee/
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2. G5 MFL EA+ co-teacher of Beginners’ Group
Ms Kerina Ji (Jī lǎo shī)

3. To inspire excellence, cultivate character, and empower engagement locally and globally.
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4. • To receive information on home learning tasks and regular updates on teaching and learning contents;
• To get access to learning resources such as quizlet links and dictionaries, etc

5. Agenda
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• What do students learn in G5 MFL class this year?
• How do we inform what students have learned?
• How are students assessed?
• How do you support?

6. Written Curriculum
HWEO 我们如何表达自己
WWA 我们是谁
HWOO 我们如何组织自己
STP 共享地球
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7. Taught Curriculum
• Curriculum Structure: Inquiry Based Learning
• Language Acquisition Methodology:TPRS
(Teach Proficiency through Reading & Storytelling)
• Teacher Tailor-Made Learning Materials
• Student Centre Teaching & Learning
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ICT in Chinese lessons
Principled
Responsible
SkillsKnowlege
Google Doc Google Slides Blog PostsGoogle Classroom

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wǒ kě yǐ wèn nǐ ma?
wǒ kě yǐ wén nǐ ma?
May I ask you a question?
May I kiss you?
PINYIN Chinese sound system

10. Assessed Curriculum
• Assessments: Performance & Skills-Based
• Formative & Summative Assessments
• Student Portfolio (SP)
• 3-Way Learning Review (3WLR)
• Student Led Learning Review (SLLRs)
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11. Listening & Speaking
• In class observation
• Listening comprehension check
• Oral presentation, acting-out & retelling story
Reading
• Reading Comprehension Check
• Read weekly reading books
Writing: Pinyin & Characters & Story & Paragraph
Weekly Assessment & Pop Quiz
Formative Assessment
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Reading Program
Objectives:
• to build up students’ reading habits and interests;
• to expose students to a wider variety of written texts;
• to enhance students’ fluency through reading familiar texts.
The Chinese Reading Folder will be sent home in October.
Students need to return the book every Wednesday to switch for a new book.
Students are encouraged to read and complete entries in their Chinese Reading Log.
By June, students are required to complete 15 entries on the books of their choice.
Once per month they will orally report a chosen book to the teacher.
Parents are requested to sign their child’s reading folder every week.

13. • Online accounts of the following website and APPs which support
the in-school reading program materials could be purchased based
on individual needs and preferences at your own discretion.
Mandarin Matrix Reading Series Other Reading Series
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Online reading support:

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Mr Joe Kwok !
joekwok@cdnis.edu.hk!
2525 7088 ext. 1106!
Opening Hours-
Mon - Thu 7:20am to 11:30am!
12:20pm to 2:30pm!
Fri 7:20am to 1:35pm!
2:15pm to 3:45pm!
Borrowing privileges vary by grade-
Prep to Gr 6 students can keep their
books for 2 weeks
Prep to Gr 4
Gr 5 to Gr 6
Parents can check 3 books out and keep
for 2 weeks
Chinese Library

15. Library
Mr Joe Kwok !
joekwok@cdnis.edu.hk!
2525 7088 ext. 1106!
Our Offer-
• Regular class visits !
• A variety of reading materials !
• Free and flexible reading opportunities!
• Tailored collection to students’ interests and needs!
Your Involvement-
• Set regular time!
• Encourage to read!
• Read together!
• Recognise reading !
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16. Home Learning
Average time G5 MFL class home learning: about 20 min
If you find your child spending much longer on home learning,
please have them do their best and stop.
Try Your Best: bring your problems back to school
Home learning assignments sent home Mon to Thu
Check Diary for homework &Verify your email subscription
Use Quizlet link or reference print-outs for weekly
assessment practice
Check updates on the blog for more information
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17. Tips For Supporting
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Check the teacher’s blog regularly
Check your child’s red bag for home learning, assessments,
reading folder, library books and other information
Read Chinese books with them or encourage them to read
Chinese resources: friends, books, apps, blogs, Internet, etc
Expose them to Chinese outside school to extend learning
Supervise Writing Chinese Characters (with provided resources)
If you find your child struggling with Chinese, please contact your
child’s teacher as soon as possible for extra support

18. Immersion Trip &
Exchange Programme
Chinese Immersion Trip
Tentative Date: Summer Holiday (15 days)
Hainan Exchange Programme
Tentative Date: Easter Break (one week)
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19. ThankYou!
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Karen Kee (Jì Lǎoshī)
G3-6 Chinese Teacher, CCC
EA：Ms Kerina Ji (Jī Lǎoshī)
Email: karenkee@cdnis.edu.hk
Blog: http://sites.cdnis.edu.hk/teachers/karenkee/