M05 Chinese New Year

Learning Focus: 

Knowledge:

- Understand Chinese zodiac animal and their order

- Recognize Chinese New Year traditions and customs Skills:

- Describe festival celebrations and traditions

- Read and spell words with consonant blends and syllables

Attitude:

- Develop an appreciation for cultural celebrations

- show understanding of festival customs and traditions

Learning Objectives:

• Follow sequences in sequences in culture narratives

• Identify story elements and festival-related concepts

• Make connections between stories and cultural experiences

• Understand temporal relationships in festival stories

Lesson 1: Chinese New Year

Lesson 2: The myth of Nian Story

Lesson 3: Maisy’s Chinese New Year

Lesson 4: Dragon in the city