9CHI - Chinese
NGĀ REO - Languages
Ko tōu reo, ko tōku reo, te tuakiri tangata. Tīhei uriuri, tīhei nakonako.
"Learning a new language provides a means of communicating with people from another culture and exploring one’s own personal world. Languages are inseparably linked to the social and cultural contexts in which they are used. Languages and cultures play a key role in developing our personal, group, national, and human identities. Every language has its own ways of expressing meanings; each has intrinsic value and special significance for its users". - New Zealand Curriculum
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WHY STUDY Chinese AT YEAR 9?
Chinese is one of the most spoken languages in the world. China is New Zealand’s largest trade partner. Learning Chinese will not only open the door to a fascinating culture with a 3000 years’ history but also increase your employment prospects in the future.
What will I learn?
You will be able to write about 60 basic Chinese characters. You will be able to understand and use familiar expressions and everyday vocabulary, interact in a simple way in supported situations.
What WILL I DO?
The following main topics will be covered this year:
Greetings
Self-introduction
My family
Numbers
Telling time
You will also have a chance to explore Chinese culture, for example, learning traditional calligraphy, Chinese painting, making Chinese food, etc.
wHAT will I NEED?
No prior knowledge of Chinese is required.
How is this course assessed?
1.Prepared speech - End of Second Term
2. Conversation - End of Second Term
Assessment in the Junior School
The Junior Assessment Framework (JAF) is used to assess all students in Years 9 & 10. It is designed to measure and develop students’ thinking skills. It is based on SOLO taxonomy and has strong links to the NZ Curriculum levels. See the documents linked here for more information – one explains the JAF in a basic way and the other is the framework itself, which shows how the different levels of thinking are graded.