Grade 8: Experiencing Creative Works

PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

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SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

• Read short picture books to the class, then have students in pairs each select and present one of the stories, using visuals and actions to illustrate the meaning.
• Invite students to compose and illustrate simple stories using Pinyin or Chinese characters and present them to the class.
• Introduce a selection of Chinese poems and have each student choose one and recite it to the class.
• Ask students to use dictionaries to find some words that rhyme and to use these words to create poems. They present their poems orally and visually to the class.
• Show students a Chinese video and ask each to create a publicity poster illustrating a memorable part. Each poster could include some common expressions as well as other vocabulary personally relevant to the student.
• Have students in groups sing songs in Chinese selected from those heard in or outside of class.
• Ask students to create Chinese lyrics for a popular tune, using simple vocabulary and patterns learned in class.
• Have students view Chinese TV commercials. Then ask them to fill out viewing logs, noting information such as the products advertised, expressions used to describe the products, and the times the commercials were aired. Provide additional commercials as required.

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES

• Have students create short picture books based on Chinese art forms introduced in class (e.g., poems, songs). Look for evidence that students are:
  • interested in Chinese art forms
  • willing to research to find out more about specific art forms
  • able to use features of Chinese art forms in their own work
  • responsive and appreciative of their classmates' efforts
  • proud of the works they create
• When students learn and recite poems to the class, note the extent to which they:
  • choose material that stretches or challenges their skills
  • seek out poems that have not been presented in class
  • present their poems expressively and confidently, with accurate pronunciation
  • listen attentively and appreciatively to other students
• Provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their responses to Chinese songs and music through activities such as:
  • learning to sing songs or perform music
  • creating dances
  • composing rap rhymes in Chinese
  • creating posters or collages showing the ideas and images conveyed by the music
• After students experience a variety of Chinese creative works, have each create a poster, collage, or magazine cover that represents two selections, musicians, artists, or writers she or he has particularly enjoyed. Ask students to include captions that reflect their responses. Look for evidence that they are able to offer unique personal perspectives by combining visual elements and words.

• Chinese Designs and Symbols, Second Edition
• Favourite Folktales of China
• A Little Tiger in the Chinese Night
• Old Tales of China
• Red Eggs and Dragon Boats

• 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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