... literacy•The act of literacy is important: reading, being read to, look at prints, icons, etc. Strategies for Teaching Early Chinese Language LearnersShuhan C. Wang ( 王周淑涵 ), Ph.D.Asia SocietyCarol ... planAppeals to emotionsPersonally meaningfulSparks the imaginationSatisfying conclusionClear BEGINNING MIDDLE and END Each book is a story… Each lesson is a story… Each page is a story… ... rich context for standards-based learningThematic Planning is student-centered. It involves students in real language use, in a variety of situations, modes, and text types.Thematic Planning...