Mandarin 1

Mandarin Aviation offers Mandarin language training and Chinese culture immersion:

Mandarin Language Training

9/14/2016 Assignment: Chinese Ink Seals

Read the following article about Chinese Ink Seal (Click HERE)

(50 EXTRA CREDIT: Close Read by marking up the text, please print it out on your own)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seal_(East_Asia)

Watch the following video about Chinese Ink Seal and the Ink and write a summary (10 EXTRA CREDIT each):
SEAL:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQERW2YQRLw

INK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnItllmiw64
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIbLciW7Oxo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8y6LnVbaTg

RED INK PAINTING:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ61kj2m01Q

Design your own ink seal with your Chinese name. Remember to keep in mind the following:
YIN or YANG
SIMPLICITY
FONTS

If you are stuck and really need help, you can use this ink seal generator (this is your last resort, because I know you're more creative than that!):
http://www.chinese-tools.com/tools/seal.html

If you really want the Chinese Red Ink (and your parents approve of your spending), then you may check out this site:
http://www.asianbrushpainter.com/chinese-seal-stones-seal-products/chinese-japanese-seal-paste.html

Chinese Mandarin 1 Website

- Find your Daily Homework assignment above (wksht are hyperlinked!)

- Rewatch the videos we saw in class on the Video page!

- See upcoming (and past) Chinese cultural events, such as Chinese calligraphy (see picture on the left), Chinese painting, Moon Cake Festival, etc.

- Pictures and videos of what we do in class can also be found on this website!

Chinese Mandarin 1 Calendar

Chinese Culture Immersion

Mandarin 1 students gradually are immersed in Chinese language and culture from 10% Chinese and 90% English at the beginning of the school year to 50% Chinese and 50% English by second quarter, then 90% Chinese and 10% English by third quarter.

Hsi Lai Temple Field Trip

- Be at least a part of Chinese Mandarin Program at Garey High School

- Be able to read, speak, and understand the Chinese language

- Obtain at least a C in all courses (and not just Chinese course)

- Have questions to ask after having researched about the different Chinese religions, esp. Buddhism, for the Religion Cube Project.