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Complete Unit K-5

Theme, Goal, Population, Time Can Do Statements Daily Lessons Assessment

K-5 Can-Do Statements

(Interpretive listening and reading)

  1. I can locate places on a map.
  2. I can identify the main idea and some details from an oral announcement.
  3. I can identify the main ideas and some details on printed texts about a topic I am learning.

(Interpersonal communication)

  1. I can ask and answer questions related to the topic of study.
  2. I can make a purchase.

(presentational speaking)

  1. I can describe a place with sentences and visual supports.
  2. I can express my opinion about the topics I have learned. (describe the Great Wall)

(Presentational writing)

  1. I can write an outline of a presentation that I plan to present orally.
  2. I can write a short persuasive text (on why people should go to the Great Wall).

(Culture)

  1. I can identify the unique features of a Chinese landmark.
  2. I can understand the significant meanings of a historical landmark---the Great Wall.

(Comparison)

  1. I can compare the similarity and differences of China’s historical landmark with one from my own country.
  2. I can understand the unique feature of Chinese language.

(Connections)

  1. I can identify places on a map.
  2. I can calculate the cost (for the admission to an event)
  3. I can explain the unique feature of Chinese numbers and place value (万).

(Community)

  1. I can gather information from community members.
  2. I can build a better learning community with my community members.