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Complete Unit 6-8

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6-8 Theme Goal Population 2015

Theme

Life in American Middle School
美国初中生的学校生活

Unit Focus

school subjects, daily schedule

Theme Overview

Your class is corresponding with a class from the sister school in China.  The two classes are sharing about school life because the class in China will visit your class in January and your class will be visiting them in April. The class from the sister school sent us a video about what their typical school day is like.
After seeing their video, we are going to exchange more details about each other’s school life such as class schedule and favorite class(es).
In order to understand the similarities and differences of middle school life between China and the U.S., we will exchange information via email.
One of the students from China sent us an email about his favorite class. Read and respond.  
Your class is corresponding with a class in a sister school in China.  The two classes are exchanging information about everyday activities in middle schools. The class in China sent us a video showing a typical school day in their school and also information about their classes.  We will respond to their letters and produce a video clip showing them our school. 

Enduring Understanding

School is a community where we learn and make friends, and where we act safely and learn effective.

Targeted Students

middle school students, novice high, non-heritage students

Time Suggested

Seven 45-minute lessons (for instruction time, not counting the time for writing assignment and video-making time)