Grade 6 Mandarin Strands, Sub-strands & Schemes of Work (2026)

• (s) How can you numnuse distractions while listening?
• Listening Listening and Spe aking (3 lessons) Attentive listening Pron unc iarion a) b) identify key information in commumcati On, articulate sentences on familiar topics pronunciation?

• listen and repeat saying the Chinese personal pronouns e) in turns, listen to a recording about greetings for different moments of the day _fr.tF -F and repeat after it, sing the Chinese numbers song (1-50) with listen and repeat saying a Chinese tonguetwister on numbers in turns , +, +1!l-Æ+P!, with the correct pronunciation
• take turns introducing themselves and their friends, (name and age) (e.g

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• (s) How can reading aloud Improve comprehension of texts ?
• a) b) c) pronounce sounds and words correctly In varied contexts, apply appropriate pitch , tone and volume when readi ng texts , develop enthusiasm for?

• read out greetings related to moments of the day and numbers 1-50 with the correct tone, look at pictures of different moments of the day and indicate whether the greetin
• es indicated are correct or incorrect, read out the tongue-twister On numbers collaboratively , -f" R -F , +8-ÆL!I), rearrange jumbled up greetings related to moments of the day and read them out aloud, read a conversation on greetings and introduction of self and others (name and age) and answer simple questions

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• (s) What makes a good oral presentation?
• a) b) c) recall key words, phrases and expressions from listening texts, summarise the main points and details in varied listening contexts, acknowledge the importance of clarity of commun icat ion _?

• listen to a recording and list nuclear family members correctly, listen and repeat saying numbers 30
• 100 with the correct tones with Ewers , role-play asking and responding to questions inquiring about the age of their nuclear family members using collaboratively, listen to a passage related to nuclear family members and summarise the information given with Ewers , use pictures or drawings to talk about the members of their nuclear family (name and age) in turns

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• (s) What makes a good oral presentation?

• listen and repeat saying the names of sports and games after a recording (e.g. etc.)
• make simple Sentences with vocabulary related to sports and games in turns (eg. yündöng. bisäi. züqiü. dä Iånqiü. dä påiqiü etc.), simulate a game/ Sport and have their peers guess the appropriate name collaboratively
• take turns to talk about their preferences for sports and games using

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• (s) How do you actively participate in a nversation?

• spell Out the names of parts Ofthe body with peers
• sing the parts of the body song in Chinese collaboratively, say the names of items used for personal grooming (eg_ etc.), listen to a description and match each body part with the appropriate grooming item used for it gyn), form simple sentences using vocabulary related to grooming of the body with peers

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• (s) How can one communicate clearly?
• a) b) c) recall key words and phrases from oral texts, make use of clear and coherent comparisons m Chinese, appreciate the importance of expressing oneself clearly?

• listen and repeat the weather-related adjectives ("n fill spin a wheel with pictures of different weather patterns and answer the question ? using the adjectives that describe weather, compare weather conditions in different places/ days,/months using (eg. use pictures or prompts related to different weather scenarios to create short simple stories collaboratively, play vocabulary games using weather related terms and use them to compose simple sentences and short descriptions

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• (s) How do you seek for clarification when listening actively ?
• Comprehension c) identify key words and phrases in simple respond to questions appropriately in varied listening contexts, appreciate the importance of asking clarifying questions for effective communication?

• listen to an audio recording of the different facilities in the school and repeat saying the words (e.g. match images of school facilities to their appropriate Chinese names with Ewers, describe the given vocabulary as their peers pick the appropriate location in the school being referred to, simulate a dialogue on asking where one is goiny'has gone using the vocabulary acquired (eg. take turns to ask and answer questions on where someone is/ is going/ has gone

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• (s) How can you speak clearly and effectively on various topics?
• Vocabulary c) Strand, the learner should be able to: outline vocabulary a) related to the theme from listening texts, b) use a variety of words and phrases appropriately in oral commun ieation, display enthusiasm In using appropriate vocabulary for effective listen and repeat words and phrases related to the months of the year in the right sequence ( ¯ create a rhyme On months of the year using a familiar tune collaboratively and recite it in class, talk about their favourite months and why they like them with peers, look at pictures of seasonal events that take place during various months of the year and talk about them?

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• (s) How can we practise proper articulation in communication?
• a) b) c) outline main ideas from a listening text, make use of appropriate tone and intonation in various contexts , develop confidence in their oral communication skills _?

• watch an audio-visual clip and list the different tastes of food examine pictures of different food items and assign them their correct tastes with peers, describe their taste preferences and the foods that they like or dislike using use pictures/drawings of common fcuyds from their communities and describe how they taste like
• discuss with peers why the tastes of food vary in different cultures and communities for cultural appreciation

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• (s) How can you ensure clarity while communi cating?
• a) Active listening Compreh ension b) c) construct simple sentences using vocabulary related to the theme, respond to questions in varied contexts with clarity , appreciate the role of critical thinking m communication?

• listen and repeat saying vocabulary On school facilities from a recording (e.g. use maps to talk about the location of various items in the school facilities using location words ('j(üiä]. take tums identifying and saying where different school facilities are located with peers (e_g_ ask and respond to questions On the location of people, items and school

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• Inq Question(s) How can you enhance comprehension when reading aloud?
• a) b) c) highlight key words and phrases from reading texts, utilise the appropriate pace and speed in reading texts for comprehension, acknowledge the importance of reading aloud in enhancing comprehe n s ion _?

• read aloud titles related to nuclear family members from flashcards, work jointly to locate vocabulary about nuclear family members from a crossword puzzle then read them aloud, arrange jumbled up flashcards of numbers 30-100 and read them out in role-play reading simple texts on the introduction of nuclear family members by their name and age
• read the myem on family aloud for Ewer

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• (s) What strategi es can you use to read texts clearly?

• read out the names of school facilities in turns nishüguän. jiåoshi. riyüguän. cäochäng. bångöngshi. q€jiåoshr xiürishi ) , pick out words related to school facilities from a word puzzle and read them out collaboratively, work with peers to read simple Sentences and respond appropriately to questions related to where one is going (e.g. Ni qü når?, T? Läoshr qi när Ie?, Läoshr

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• (s) How can you enhance your understanding of texts when reading?

• Outcomes By the end of the Sub The learner is guided to: Strand, the learner should
• arrange months of the year in be able to: the correct order and read them a) pronounce words and out loud in turns, phrases accurately in read out seasonal events reading texts, fit d) apply pauses Yf-#) as peers identify the effectively in texts to appropriate month associated enhance re ading with it, fluency , work jointly to read Out rhymes b) exhibit confidence in On months of the year for reading texts aloud. feedback, read out simple texts related to seasonal events at different months of the year Incorporating strategic pauses to emphasise key points

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• Inq Question(s) What strategies can you use to read fluently?

• read the names of body parts (ft -i k) from flashcards in spell out the names of body parts collaboratively
• read out items used for selfgrooming as peers match them to the appropriate image collaboratively a. gyn)
• read the names of activities related to personal grooming of the body form simple sentences using acquired vocabulary and read them out for peer feedback

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• Inq Question(s) How can one effectively read texts for comprehensi on?
• a) b) recognition Fluency c) (expression) identify v ocabulary related to the theme for comprehension, read texts with appropriate expressions to convey meamng, exhibit confidence m using appropriate expressions when reading texts?

• read out vocabulary related to weather conditions from flashcards etc.), work jointly to write Simple sentences with the acquired vocabulary and read them aloud
• read out phrases and sentences related to weather conditions with appropriate expressions (e.g. rearrange jumbled up sentences and read them out with peers
• read and answer questions on weather conditions with peers In turns (e.g

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• (s) What strategies can one apply to ensure comprehension of texts?

• read a text and list down the school facilities mentioned highlight words related to school facilities from a crossword puzzle and read them out
• read out the location of various facilities on a school map using location words (Tiff. W Fiifii)
• read a text describing the location of different items, people and facilities in the school then answer the questions, match pictures of their schmyl facilities with the correct descriptions collaboratively

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• (s) How do context clues enhance comprehension of texts ?
• a) b) c) identify key details in texts for comprehension, use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words, recognise the value of context clues in expanding vocabulary?

• extract names of sports and games from texts and read them out aloud züqiü. lånqiü. wängqiü. prngpängqiü
• u yümåoqi ü), circle names related to games and sports in a crossword puzzle and collaboratively read out names, read a text about preferences for sports and games and give the meaning of the highlighted unfamiliar words, reread the dialogue silently on their own and identify where they need help

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• (s) What strategies can you use to read aloud effectively?
• a) b) c) identify vocabulary related to the theme from texts, express preference m varied contexts using proper articulation and projection, acknowledge the significance of reading aloud for comprehensi on?

• read aloud names of food items displayed on flashcards in turns (e.g. collaboratively classify the food items according to their tastes and read them aloud with peers (e.g. read out sentences denoting preference using the words and phrases construct simple sentences On the taste of the food items that one like\dislikes and read aloud with proper articulation and projection to their peers
• read a short passage on foods and drinks and state whether the subsequent

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• (s) How can one ensure clarity when writing texts ?
• a) b) c) list key words and phrases with correct spelling, compose coherent sentences and paragraphs on familiar topics, exhibit interest m writing sentences clearly for effective communi on?

• watch an audio-visual clip and list down the vocabulary related to greetings, introduction and age etc.) with the correct spelling, list the different ways of greeting their peers during the day (4 listen to a song on numbers I
• 50 zq.-...-]i+) and write them down in Chinese, make self-introductions (name and age) using simple sentences, jointly create a dialogue about introducing one's friend (name

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• (s) How can we effectively articulate our ideas in writing?

• pick out characters of family members from a group of characters that resemble them (J} vs vs vs vs G), create a family tree for their nuclear family members and make presentations
• write simple descriptions almyut what is depicted in the given Images
• write simple introductions of the various nuclear family members (relationship, name, age), fill in missing words in a cloze test

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• Inq Question(s) Why is clarity important in written communication?
• a) b) c) extract keywords and phrases from varied written materials, compose organised and coherent texts on given topics, show enthusiasm In writing for effective commun icat ion?

• look at the displayed flashcards on various facilities found in the school (e.g. nishüguän, 'fff j iåoshi, tiyüguän, cüochäng, bängöngshi , jiåoshr xiüxishi) and practise writing listen to a short passage then write down the names of the school facilities mentioned, work together to match the given pictures to the corresponding sentences on school facilities (e.g. Zhé shi nishü guän, zhé shi jiäoshi)

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• (s) How does sequence enhance written commun ion?
• a) b) c) identify the strokes of Chinese characters, apply the correct stroke order in writing characters , appreciate the importance of using the correct stroke order when writing Chinese characters?

• work with peers to search online or offline the strokes of Chinese characters and list them down
• write down the months of the year in the right sequence watch an audio-visual clip and practice writing the months of the year with characters, rearrange scrambled up words and write the sentences in the correct order
• practise writing the given sentences correctly and identify areas that need improvement, work jointly to discuss and write down important dates, events and holidays during the year and relate them with their respective months

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• (s) What role does handw riting play in communication?

• listen to an audio clip and list the names of sports and games züqiü. Iånqiü. wängqiü. pinvängqiü. yümåoqiü), create bingo cards with images or names of different sports in Chinese by calling out the names of the sports, and allowing their peers to mark the corresponding sport on their cards, decide if the order of the sentences given correct or incorrect with

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• (s) How can we write an effective description?

• fill in a crossword puzzle with words related to food items and their tastes, look at pictures with facial expressions and guess which taste is associated with the facial expression (E&. match different food items with their respective tastes
• write a simple description of the food that they like or dislike using -g with correct punctuation, work with peers to indicate if the given sentences are punctuated appropriately, create a scrapbook for foods that they have eaten from their community and

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• (s) Why should we write sentences correctly?
• What is the importance of journaling in communi cati on?

• play a vocabulary charades game On parts of the body (e.g- yå. -F shöu. töufa etc) as their peers guess and list down the identified word, work jointly to circle words and phrases related to grooming items m a word square/ word search (e_g_ Shui. Shüzi. Yågäo. Yåshuä. JJ Jiändäo etc.), look at word cards on different personal grooming activities and match them to their respective grooming items with peers (e.g. shuä yå. xi Iiän. xi shöu. iftäxizäo. shü töufä. jiän töufä etc.)
• write down simple sentences on the uses of the various self-grooming

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• Inquir y' Question(s) How can we clearly communicate through written communication?

• list down vocabulary On weather conditions (e.g. qingtiän. yütiän. k yrntiän), listen to an audio Ofa given area then write down the weather conditions mentioned, look at flashcards on different weather conditions then use simple sentences to describe them, go through a short passage then extract and write down complete sentences describing weather conditions at the given locality
• watch an audio-visual clip and summarise the information using simple and clear sentences

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• (s) What role does handwriting play in c cation?
• a) b) c) list vocabulary from texts neatly and legibly, compose paragraphs on various topics in a logical and coherent manner, underscore the importance of writing neatly and legibly?

• fill in the gaps with the correct names of school facilities listen to a recording and write down the appropriate I(kation words to be used in the context 'äifii)
• write a role play on asking and guing the location of people, items and school facilities in a logical and coherent manner (e.g. (E listen to a narration and rearrange the sentences in the right order for meaning with peers

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