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Communicate meaningful information in the target language in authentic interactions, in a culturally appropriate manner.

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Apply the target language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the practices, products, and perspectives of the cultures studied.

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Mode: Presentational writing
Level: Intermediate Mid
During the covid-19 pandemic, the EDB of Hong Kong received from some parents the feedback that excessive technology was used. The director of EDB wants to hear your voice as a student. (situation/3. authentic context)

You were asked to write a short essay in a culturally appropriate manner giving your opinions about teens using technology in education. (1. align with learning outcomes)

Write a short essay giving your opinions and experiences about using technology at school.

(2.calls for application and thinking)

Write two well-developed, organized paragraphs, in which you address the following:

Explain in detail the advantages and disadvantages of using technology in the classroom.

Describe how you think changes in technology will affect schools in the future. (4-8. require explanation/direction clear/criteria/implement in classroom/not biased language)

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We have been working in French Intermediate Mid on "Le bénévolat" = charity.  To finish the unit they need to present the following project :
TASK : Make a presentation with two partners where you will present your new charity project.  You will describe your project and try to convince volunteers and donors to take part in your project.

G = See above
R = Founder of a new charity/SOS
A = HKIS Families/Students/Hypothetical donors
S = To give the opportunity to be engaged in a project in fundraising and service
P = Create and perform a video explaining the project
S = See above

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(Belinda and Vivian)

Task: Course Selection Consultation
Intermediate-Mid (Interpersonal)
The school course registration deadline is approaching. As a Gr9 student you have discussed with your parents and counsellors what courses to choose for next school year, but you have different preferences. So you are going to the academic marketplace to ask for more information to make better decisions.

At the marketplace，you tell the  members of Academic Disciplines tell the different preferences of course selection among
your parents, counsellors and you. As a member of Academic Disciplines, you will explain the course selection Guidelines to HKIS Gr9 and new students and answer any questions related to course selection. Provide advice on course selection based on personal experience. Help students to justify the decision  on what courses to select to fulfil their own interests and future readiness.

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Mode: Interpersonal
Level: MSL Intermediate Mid-High
Topic: Challenges of politics and society
Task: Students prepare for a simulated discussion to provide solutions to restore political and economic stabilization after COVID-19.
G: DTG1

R: Students forming two debating teams

A: HKIS students/peers

S: In MUN, students engage in a round table discussion to identify the changes to the political and society brought by COVID-19, or debate (debate on: each country should focus on their own survival of COVID-19 and exclude other countries at all) . They will provide suggestions/solutions of how different countries can work more collaboratively to restore political and economic stabilization.

P: A proposal to rebuild globalization and a better living world.

S: all 8 performance task characteristics have been incorporated

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(Jane/Daisy/Amelie/Gloria)                                      DTG1                                                                              G1 MSL                                         Mode: Interpersonal                   Level: Novice Low                       Topic: my friends                         I can provide information to a security guard when my friend goes missing in a shopping mall, by answering a few simple questions in using memorized words and phrases.                                     1.	你的朋友叫什么名字？2.	他几岁？3.	他是男孩还是女孩？4.	他高吗？5.	他的头发长吗？6.	他穿什么颜色衣服？

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(Jane/Daisy/Amelie/Gloria)                                      DTG1                                                                              G1 MSL                                         Mode: Interpersonal                   Level: Novice Low                       Topic: my friends                         I can provide information to a security guard when my friend goes missing in a shopping mall, by answering a few simple questions in using memorized words and phrases.                                     1.	你的朋友叫什么名字？2.	他几岁？3.	他是男孩还是女孩？4.	他高吗？5.	他的头发长吗？6.	他穿什么颜色衣服？

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Course: HS MNN Chinese Culture and Language
Proficiency Level:  Intermediate High
Mode: Interpersonal and Presentational

Summative Assessment:
Interpersonal speaking
and Presentational  Writing
Description: Read the three job descriptions advertised and choose one to apply for. Prepare your resume and write your personal statement, and conduct a job interview with the recruitment officer.
Please see the details in the attachment.

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(Jane/Daisy/Amelie/Gloria)                                      DTG1                                                                               R2 MSL                                                                                 Mode: Interpersonal                   Level: Novice Low                       Topic: I am not feeling well                        I can express some basic needs to an adult when feeling discomfort, using practiced or memorized words and phrases , with the help of gestures or visuals                                        1.	你怎么了？2.	不舒服。。。哪里不舒服？牙掉了。。。去护士渴了。。。。去喝水累了。。。。去休息

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(Jane/Daisy/Amelie/Gloria)                                      DTG1                                                                               R2 MSL                                                                                 Mode: Interpersonal                   Level: Novice Low                       Topic: I am not feeling well                        I can express some basic needs to an adult when feeling discomfort, using practiced or memorized words and phrases , with the help of gestures or visuals                                        1.	你怎么了？2.	不舒服。。。哪里不舒服？牙掉了。。。去护士渴了。。。。去喝水累了。。。。去休息

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Level: MSL1

Proficiency: Novice Mid

Unit/topic: Body Parts and Physical Appearance

Interpersonal Can do Statement: I can request and provide information by asking and answering a few simple questions on very familiar and everyday topics, using a mixture of practiced or memorised words; phrases, and simple sentences.

Assessment: (choose one of the two)

1, You are a tourist in Gui Zhou Province, your iPhone was robbed by someone on the street. You then went to the police station and asked for help. Role play with a partner (your partner plays the role of police officer), please provide the following information to help the police officer catch the robber in a situational manner:

1. Greetings

2. Your name

3. Your nationality

4. Where exactly you were robbed

5. Was the robber male or female

6. The physical description of the robber (heights, size, body parts and clothing and color)

7. Closure of the conversation (thank you, goodbye)

During the interview, the police officer drew the suspect and asked you to confirm.

2, You and your family are visiting a theme park in Gui Zhou Province. Your younger sister was missing in the park. You were the only person in the family that could speak Mandarin, so you went to see the security officers in the park. Unfortunately, no one in your family brought a phone. Role play with a partner (your partner plays the role of the officer), please provide the following information to help the officer find your sister in a situational manner:

1. Greetings

2. Your name and your sister’s name

3. Your nationality

4. Where did you see your sister last

5. The physical description of your sister (heights, size, body parts and clothing and color)

6. Closure of the conversation (thank you, goodbye)

During the interview, the officer drew your sister and asked you to confirm. Then they made a poster to place in the park.

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Mode: presentational
Level: Intermediate low-mid
Topic: community life
Task: After reading 阿福’s story, what do you want to share with him? Write an appropriate letter of 300 characters in Chinese in which you share with him your impression of the community he lives in Shanghai (comment), share with him your community life in Hong Kong, describe how people in Hong Kong celebrate the Chinese New Year, and ask him a few open-ended questions about his life in Shanghai and how it is affected by Covid-19.

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Mode: Presentational
Level: Novice High
Topic: Cuisine and Three Meals a Day
Task: You are going to make an ideal meal for your mom on the coming Mother’s Day. You will present the cuisine, menu (including food, drinks and dessert) and a specialty of the day (including ingredients and preparation) to your mom. You need to make a video, poster or a real-life presentation.
Checklist:

-What cuisine you would like to do?

-What food, drinks and dessert on your menu?

-What is your specialty of the day? What are the ingredients and how to prepare it?

-How to present your proposal? You can include 3-5 pictures for each scene/page and present orally using 3-5 sentences for each scene/page.

(Click here to see the Rubrics)

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Mode: Interpersonal

Level: Novice Mid-High

Topic: Weather, seasons, clothes, activities, transportation

Task: Phone Call Conversation

Learning Objectives:

1. I can request and provide information by asking and answering a few simple questions on weather, clothes and activities using a mixture of practiced words and simple sentences.

2. I can ask about and express my own preferences or opinions about the spring break plan using a mixture of practiced words and simple sentences.

Scenario:

You are inviting one of your best friends/relatives to Hong Kong for the upcoming Spring break in the phone call. It will be his/her first time to visit Hong Kong.  As you have been living in Hong Kong for quite a few years, now you need to make a plan with this friend/relatives about the spring holiday.

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(Jane/Daisy/Amelie/Gloria)                                      DTG1                                         G2 MSL                                         Mode: Interpersonal                   Level: Novice Low                       Topic: birthday.                            I can provide information to my parents when planning my birthday party at home, by answering a few simple questions in using memorized words and phrases.                  1.	星期几开party？2.	上午还是下午？3.	你要谁来？4.	你要吃什么蛋糕？5.	你要喝什么？6.	你们要做什么？      

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(Jane/Daisy/Amelie/Gloria)                                      DTG1                                         G2 MSL                                         Mode: Interpersonal                   Level: Novice Low                       Topic: birthday.                            I can provide information to my parents when planning my birthday party at home, by answering a few simple questions in using memorized words and phrases.                  1.	星期几开party？2.	上午还是下午？3.	你要谁来？4.	你要吃什么蛋糕？5.	你要喝什么？6.	你们要做什么？      

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Mode: Interpersonal

Level: NH-IL
Mode: three modes

Scenario: The Semester 2 new student will be moving to HK from Shanghai. He sent a letter introducing himself. After reading his letter, talk about what are your similarities and differences. Are you interested in making friends with him and why? What questions do you have for the new classmate? Discuss with your classmates about how to assist him adapt to the new environment on the first day and help him make new friends.