Grade 7 Mandarin Chinese : GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTION - WRITING

Guided Writing — GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTION (Mandarin Chinese)

Specific Learning Outcomes (age 12, Kenyan context):

a) Compose grammatically correct sentences in writing tasks (use correct word order, particles, and question forms).
b) Write clearly and use correct punctuation and sentence structure so meaning is easy to read (focus on grammatical clarity).
c) Express enthusiasm and politeness using correct sentence patterns and expressions.

Grammar focus — key points for greetings and introductions

Basic word order (SVO): Subject + Verb + Object. Example:
中文: 我学习汉语。
Pīnyīn: Wǒ xuéxí Hànyǔ.
Eng: I study Chinese.
Use of 是 (shì) for identification: Use 是 to link subject and noun (not normally with adjectives alone).
我是学生。 Wǒ shì xuésheng. — I am a student.
他是老师。 Tā shì lǎoshī. — He is a teacher.
Adjectives with 很 (hěn): To describe feelings or characteristics, use 很 before an adjective (in simple statements).
我很高兴认识你。 Wǒ hěn gāoxìng rènshì nǐ. — I am happy to meet you.
Possession: 的 (de) joins possessor and thing.
我的名字 / 我的名字。 Wǒ de míngzì — my name.
Questions:
- A confirm question: add 吗 (ma) at the end: 你是老师吗？ Nǐ shì lǎoshī ma? — Are you a teacher?
- Information questions use question words: 什么 (shénme), 谁 (shéi), 几/多少 (jǐ/duōshǎo): 你叫什么名字？Nǐ jiào shénme míngzi? — What is your name?
- Follow-up/ne: 你呢？Nǐ ne? — And you?
Negation: 不 (bù) for habitual/ability, 没 (méi) for past or “do not have.” Example: 我不忙。Wǒ bù máng. — I am not busy.

Useful phrases & sentence templates (with pinyin and English)

Greetings

你好 — Nǐ hǎo — Hello

早上好 — Zǎoshang hǎo — Good morning

晚上好 — Wǎnshàng hǎo — Good evening

Self-introduction templates

我叫 _____。 — Wǒ jiào _____. — My name is _____.

我是 _____。 — Wǒ shì _____. — I am a _____ (student/teacher).

我来自 _____。— Wǒ láizì _____. — I come from _____ (e.g., 我来自肯尼亚)。

我今年 _____ 岁。— Wǒ jīnnián _____ suì. — I am _____ years old.

Examples with Kenyan context:

我叫 Amina。Wǒ jiào Amina. — My name is Amina.

我来自肯尼亚，住在内罗毕。Wǒ láizì Kěnníyà, zhù zài Nèi Luóbǐ. — I am from Kenya and live in Nairobi.

我很高兴认识你！Wǒ hěn gāoxìng rènshì nǐ! — I am very happy to meet you!

Guided writing tasks (step-by-step)

Fill the blanks (use correct grammar):
1) 我叫 ______。
2) 我是 ______。
3) 我来自 ______。
4) 我今年 ______ 岁。
5) 我很 ______ （a feeling: 高兴 / 快乐 / 兴奋）。
Write a short paragraph (4–5 sentences):
Use the templates above to write about yourself. Check: correct SVO order, use 的 for possession, use 很 with adjectives. Example model:
我叫 David。我是学生。我来自肯尼亚。我今年十二岁。我很高兴学习汉语。
Wǒ jiào David. Wǒ shì xuésheng. Wǒ láizì Kěnníyà. Wǒ jīnnián shí'èr suì. Wǒ hěn gāoxìng xuéxí Hànyǔ.
Make a short dialogue (greeting + question + answer):
Example:
A: 你好！Nǐ hǎo!
B: 你好！你叫什么名字？Nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?
A: 我叫 Grace。Wǒ jiào Grace。你呢？Nǐ ne?
B: 我叫 John。Wǒ jiào John。
Grammar transformation (practice):
Change statements into questions and negatives:
- 你是学生。→ 你是学生吗？ (question)
- 我很高兴。→ 我不高兴。 (negation with 不)

Peer-check list (focus on grammar and clarity)

Suggested learning experiences (classroom ideas suited to Kenyan 12-year-olds)

Pair introductions: Students write a 4-sentence introduction and read it to a partner. Partner asks one question using 什么 or 呢.
Class register: Each student writes one sentence about where they are from (use 我来自...). Teacher displays a few correct model sentences for reference.
Peer editing: Exchange written paragraphs and use the peer-check list to mark grammar corrections (teacher gives final feedback).
Enthusiasm practice: Teach polite and enthusiastic phrases (我很高兴认识你 / 很高兴见到你) and ask students to include one in their paragraph.
Mini-roleplay: Simulate meeting a Chinese penpal — students write a short letter (3–5 lines) introducing themselves using the templates.

Quick grammar reference:

SVO order • 是 for nouns/identity • 很 + adjective • 的 for possession • 吗 for yes/no questions • 吗/什么/谁/几 for questions • 不/没 for negation.

Emoji help: 😊 use 很高兴 to show enthusiasm in writing. ✏️ use complete sentences with correct particles and punctuation for clear meaning.

Prepared for Grade-appropriate guided writing practice in Mandarin — focus on correct grammar for clear, polite, and enthusiastic introductions.

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