Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 18/01/2026
Subject: Mandarin Chinese
Lesson Topic: Measurements (e.g. units of length and mass, units of money)
Learning Objective/s:
  • Identify and pronounce Chinese terms for common length, mass, and currency units.
  • Convert between metric and imperial units using Chinese vocabulary.
  • Describe objects’ dimensions, weight, and price in complete Chinese sentences.
  • Complete reading and writing tasks that involve measurement information in Chinese.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • Printed measurement‑vocabulary handout
  • Ruler, measuring tape, and balance scale
  • Unit conversion chart (paper or slide)
  • Worksheets with conversion and sentence exercises
  • Flashcards for Chinese currency denominations
 Introduction:
Begin with a short video of a bustling market where sellers discuss sizes and prices in Chinese. Connect to students’ prior knowledge of basic nouns and adjectives. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will accurately use measurement vocabulary and perform simple unit conversions.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Label a ruler diagram with Chinese length units.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Introduce/review length, mass, and currency terms and show conversion formulas on the screen.
  3. Guided practice (12'): Solve conversion problems together, checking understanding verbally.
  4. Hands‑on activity (15'): In groups, measure classroom objects, record data, and convert using the provided chart.
  5. Role‑play market (10'): Pairs simulate buying fruit, using Chinese expressions for price, weight, and quantity.
  6. Exit ticket (3'): Write one sentence describing an object’s measurement and perform a related conversion.
Conclusion:
Recap the key vocabulary and conversion steps, then collect exit tickets to gauge mastery. Assign homework: finish the worksheet with additional conversion problems and write three Chinese sentences describing household items’ length, weight, or price.