ABSTRACT
Focus on Chinese Characters ■ . Require students to learn the new characters in each lesson at the start of the lesson. The exercises in the Focus on Chinese Characters section of the workbook rely on grammar introduced in previous lessons, so students can do these exercises before new grammar is presented in class. Focus on Structure ■ . The text in each lesson is presented in modules: a Narrative, and a Dialogue divided into several parts. Each module has its own list of new vocabulary, and modules are sequentially linked to Use and Structure notes. Present each lesson module by module, and assign relevant Focus on Structure homework as you complete a module. You can assign a few structure exercises at a time, after the introduction of the targeted structures in each module. Listening for Information ■ . Assign Listening for Information exercises for homework after the relevant structures have been introduced. You can assign a few exercises at a time, after you have introduced and practiced the targeted structures in class. Focus on Communication ■ . Use Focus on Communication exercises as classroom activities or homework after all modules have been covered to help students apply what they have learned in the lesson to new situations.
