Ninth graders explore the great festivals of China — 春节 (Spring Festival), 中秋节 (Mid-Autumn), 端午节 (Dragon Boat), 元宵节 (Lantern), 清明节 (Tomb-Sweeping) — and the traditions, foods, and meanings behind each.
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China’s festivals are full of color and meaning — red envelopes, mooncakes, dragon boats. What are the great 节日 (jiérì)?
Project this and tap each festival. Have students learn the great festivals of China.
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China’s festivals are full of color — what are the great 节日?
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Aligned to the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages (Intermediate-Low).
Explore Chinese festivals.
Explore cultural products (foods, customs).
Connect to traditions.
Compare celebrations across cultures.
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Have students name one Chinese festival and one tradition that goes with it (like 春节 → red envelopes). A printable festivals sheet is in the World Languages library.
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