Today is the first day of the New Year on the Chinese lunar calendar. Each year of the calendar’s 16-year cycle is represented by an animal. According to the Chinese zodiac, people born during a given year share traits with that animal. 2010 is the year of the tiger. Those born under this year are supposed to be short-tempered, suspicious, adventurous, sensitive, emotional, and risk-takers.
This unit will teach students about the customs and culture of Chinese New Year.
To give extensive & intensive reading practice – stages 2, 3, 4
To give freer speaking practice – stages 1, 4
To review & expand vocabulary connected to describing character – stage
Learn about Chinese culture, celebrations, and traditional symbolic writing then include characters and images in an original paper lantern decoration.
Research Chinese New Year and create dragon puppets to use in a parade.