Lions, Dragons, and Nian: Animals of the Chinese New Year
Overview
This OER Chinese New Year was created by Xia Li and as part of the 2024 World Language OER Summer work and training. Educators worked with Chrystal Liu, Nick Ziegler and Dorann Avey to create OER Learning Plans and materials.
The attached Lesson Plan is designed for K-5 World Language Arts teachers for Novice Learners of Spanish/Chinese. Students will analyze and evaluate the elements of literary text, build background knowledge to clarify text and deepen understanding, and use relevant evidence from a variety of sources to assist in analysis and reflection of complex text. This Lesson Plan addresses the following NDE World Language Standard(s): NE LA 12.1.6b, NE LA 12.1.6l, and NE LA 12.1.6o
celebration Chinese new year
Intriduction of Chinese New Year: history, story,traditional celebration.
This OER Chinese New Year was created by Xia Li and as part of the 2024 World Language OER Summer work and training. Educators worked with Chrystal Liu, Nick Ziegler and Dorann Avey to create OER Learning Plans and materials.
The attached Lesson Plan is designed for K-5 World Language Arts teachers for Novice Learners of Spanish/Chinese. Students will analyze and evaluate the elements of literary text, build background knowledge to clarify text and deepen understanding, and use relevant evidence from a variety of sources to assist in analysis and reflection of complex text. This Lesson Plan addresses the following NDE World Language Standard(s): NE LA 12.1.6b, NE LA 12.1.6l, and NE LA 12.1.6o
It is expected that this Lesson Plan will take students 90 minutes to complete.
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question
What are the characteristics of the Chinese dragon?
Why is the dragon connected with the Chinese New Year?
What is the dragon dance?
Why are firecrackers ignited during the New Year parade?
What do Chinese lions look like and why are they considered protective guardians?
Why do lions dance in the New Year parade?