Themes Covered: Family life, Interpersonal communication, Celebrating differences, Indoors and outdoors Topic Description: This level emphasizes family dynamics and social interactions, focusing on communication within and outside the family. Students will also explore the importance of diversity and engage in activities that involve both indoor and outdoor environments. Target Audience: Children aged 6-12 who are interested in learning Chinese language and culture by reading stories.

Family Life: Students will deepen their understanding of family relationships, learning to describe daily routines and responsibilities within the family. Interpersonal Communication: Students will practice effective communication in various social situations, such as making requests, giving compliments, and resolving conflicts. Celebrating Differences: Students will learn to appreciate cultural diversity, understanding and respecting differences in traditions, languages, and customs. Indoors and Outdoors: Students will explore different environments, learning vocabulary related to indoor and outdoor activities, and discussing how they spend their time in each setting. Speaking: Students will be able to discuss familiar topics related to family life and social interactions, recombining learned phrases to express their thoughts. They will ask and answer simple questions in situations like discussing family routines, participating in conversations about indoor and outdoor activities, and celebrating differences. Listening: Students will understand simple sentence-length speech on familiar topics, such as family life and social communication. They will be able to follow conversations on daily activities and comprehend one utterance at a time, such as directions for indoor/outdoor activities or instructions during social interactions. Reading: Students will use context clues to understand key information in predictable texts, such as descriptions of family routines, communication practices, and cultural celebrations. They will be able to comprehend simple written messages and recognize key details related to these topics. Writing: Students will be able to write simple messages or short letters, responding to questions about their family life and indoor/outdoor activities. They will communicate facts and ideas in short, loosely connected sentences, focusing on basic descriptions of their family, daily interactions, and social settings.