Ninth graders learn measure words (量词) — a distinctive Chinese feature. You can’t just say “two books”; you need a measure word: 两本书. Different nouns take different ones: 个, 只, 本, 杯, 张.
Students will be able to…
In Chinese, you can’t say “two books” directly — you need a measure word in between! How do 量词 work?
Project this and match each Mandarin measure word to what it counts — tap the word, then tap its use.
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In Chinese you need a measure word between a number and a noun — how?
Students learn.
Students practice.
Students speak.
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Aligned to the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages (Intermediate-Low).
Interpretive: understand measure words.
Compare counting systems.
Connect to grammar.
Interpersonal: count things.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students say “one cat” (一只猫) and “two books” (两本书) with the right measure word. A printable measure-words sheet is in the World Languages library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.