Classroom Resource

Pitch Perfect Pinyin

Subject Area

World Languages

Grade(s)

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

This site provides interactive activities for Mandarin Chinese pronunciation. It includes two sections that assist with communication, speaking and listening skills: 1) An informative section that covers basic information including Chinese syllables, tones, and Pinyin rules. 2) Interactive games that help students identify tonal differences, match Pinyin to sounds, practice Pinyin spelling and match sounds to Pinyin.

Content Standards

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - World Languages

WL17.WL.L1.8
Identify characteristics of the target language and the native language.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

how to recognize similarities among root words in order to aid comprehension in the target language.
that conjugations can effect the formality/tone of the provided information.
that word order varies across langauge and may differ from their native language.
that some expressions (ex.

Skills

Students are able to:
Novice Mid Level

use the alphabet or writing system to express ideas.
identify appropriate situations in which to use formal and informal structures.
memorize common idomatic expressions.
match words from the target language to similarly structured words in the native language.

Novice High Level
Students are able to:

use the alphabet or writing system to express ideas.
use diacritical markings to clarify meaning when writing.
identify appropriate situations in which to use formal and informal structures.
memorize common idomatic expressions.
match words from the target language to similarly structured words in the native language.

Understanding

Students understand that:

by learning another language one can better understand how the native language works.
other understandings will depend on theme taught.

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - World Languages

WL17.WL.L2.8
Compare characteristics of the target language and the native language.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

how to recognize similarities among root words in order to aid comprehension in the target language.
which pronouns and verb forms to use in formal and informal situations.
how to politely ask for assistance or information.
how to greet and thank someone formally and informally.
that word order varies across langauges and may differ from their native language.
that some expressions (ex.

Skills

Novice High Level
Students are able to:

use the alphabet or writing system to express ideas.
use diacritical markings to clarify meaning when writing.
identify appropriate situations in which to use formal and informal structures.
memorize common idomatic expressions.
match words from the target language to similarly structured words in the native language.

Intermediate Low Level
Students are able to:

identify which situations would require formal or informal forms of language.
use correct word order when writing and speaking about dates and descriptions.
recognize and use very common idomatic expressions.
match words from the target language to similarly structured words in the native language.

Understanding

Students understand that:

languages can show formality and informality in ways different from their native language.
cognates and false cognates exist between languages.
not every word or phrase has an equivalent translation in another language.
word order often differs between languages.
by learning another language one can better understand how the native language works.
other understandings will depend on theme taught.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://www.laits.utexas.edu/ppp/

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Interactive/Game

Resource Provider

University of Texas at Austin

Accessibility

License

License Type

Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike

Approved Date

2021-04-06

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