Grade 6: Experiencing Creative Works

PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES

• view and listen to creative works with visual and contextual support, and respond to them in various ways

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SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

• Invite an artist to the class to demonstrate Chinese brush painting and different types of calligraphy. Encourage students to experiment with Chinese calligraphy using traditional Chinese writing tools (e.g., ink and brush).
• Teach students some Chinese paper-cutting techniques and then have them create their own decorations.
• Introduce the words of a Chinese rap song, then play the song. Students in groups then create their own rap songs using simple language patterns learned in class.
• With the class, read a simple Chinese story and have students role-play short segments of it.
• Have students learn and play simple children's games and songs that use repetitive patterns, chants, and familiar melodies. Because students can more readily learn games through active participation, teach the games by rote rather than by explanation.

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES

• Note students' participation in and response to creative works and activities. Students could show their interest by:
  • voluntarily bringing Chinese creative works to class
  • commenting on works or activities they notice at home or in the community
  • suggesting that the class repeat or extend creative activities they have enjoyed, including games
  • being attentive when a new activity is introduced
  • taking risks to participate in creative activities that may be difficult for them at first
  • trying to incorporate techniques or features they have noticed in Chinese art into their work in fine arts or other subjects
• When students role-play short segments of a simple story, look for evidence that they:
  • incorporate key ideas, events, or characters
  • try to interest or intrigue their audience by using interesting detail
  • show their ideas and feelings about the segments they are portraying
• After students learn some simple children's games and songs, form groups and have each group practise and present a song or game to the class. Look for evidence that students:
  • take risks to sing or chant in Chinese
  • are curious about the meaning of the songs or games
  • try to match their interpretations (gestures, expressions) to the meaning or mood
  • are attentive and responsive to other students' interpretations
  • are willing to extend or repeat the activities (e.g., adding props to their performances)

• China's Bravest Girl
• Chinese Designs and Symbols, Second Edition
• Favourite Folktales of China
• Introducing China - A Teacher Resource Book
• A Little Tiger in the Chinese Night
• Long is a Dragon
• The Mouse Bride
• Old Tales of China
• Red Eggs and Dragon Boats
• Story of the Chinese Zodiac

• Chinese Folk Songs
• Chinese Mandarin Resource Book - Volumes 1, 2, and 3
• The Chinese People
• Out of the East Horizon
• Zhongguotong

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