Chinese New Year Tasks by Skylar W

I. The Story of Chinese New Year

unwarranted123 — 2021-02-09 03:21:03 UTC

Watch the video below first, and then answer the questions:

1. How long is Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration?
2. Who is "Nian"? What does his name mean?
3. What are the three things that Nian is scared of?
4. How many animals are in the Chinese Zodiac? Is your favorite animal one of them?

5. How do Chinese people celebrate CNY now?

6. Name some popular food items that people eat during New Year celebration. What do they symbolize?
7. What is Hong Bao and who will receive them?
8. What is the last day of celebration called?

*Bonus Question: Research and List the 12 Zodiac animals in correct order, and find out which animal you are according to your birth year.

II. Lunar New Year Dos and Donts

unwarranted123 — 2021-02-09 03:23:37 UTC

After watching this video, answer these questions:

1. How should we decorate the Chinese classroom for the lunar new year?

2. If you are visiting a Chinese family during the lunar new year, what would be a good gift to bring to their house? What should you avoid as a gift?

3. What do you like from the Dos and Donts during the lunar new year?

IV. 18 CNY Greetings

unwarranted123 — 2021-02-09 03:36:03 UTC

1. Take notes (in Pinyin) on the expressions you like;

2. Learn to say the expressions with the video;
3. Use the expressions you mastered to give your New Year wishes to one of your classmates during class.

III. Chinese New Year Decorations

unwarranted123 — 2021-02-09 04:00:24 UTC

Watch the video below, and answer the question:
1. What items do people in China use to decorate their house for CNY?
2. If we are decorating our classroom for CNY, how do you want our room to look like?
*Bonus Task: Pick one of the items mentioned in the video, DIY it yourself, and decorate your house. Show off your work during online class to get extra credit.

V. Let's sing!

unwarranted123 — 2021-02-09 04:17:26 UTC