Eleventh graders master two of Mandarin’s trickiest particles — both pronounced “de.” 的 links a describer to a noun (我的书 = my book), while 得 links a verb to how it’s done (跑得快 = runs fast). They sort phrases by which “de” fits.
Students will be able to…
Three particles all sound like “de”! 的 goes before a noun; 得 goes after a verb. Which “de” belongs where?
Project this and sort each phrase into 的 (before a noun) or 得 (after a verb, showing how).
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的 goes before a noun; 得 after a verb — which “de” belongs where?
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Aligned to the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages (Intermediate-High).
Compare particle systems.
Interpretive: read particles.
Connect to grammar.
Interpersonal: use particles.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students make one 的 phrase (my ___) and one 得 phrase (verbs ___ ly). A printable “de” sheet is in the World Languages library.
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