Unit 5 Reading and Thinking 教学设计-2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第一册

必修一 Unit5 Reading and Thinking 【Teaching Objective:】 1. Enable students to understand the history and significance of the Chinese writing system in connecting the past and the present. 2. Develop students' reading comprehension skills and critical thinking abilities while analyzing the article. 3. Introduce students to Chinese calligraphy as an art form and its importance in Chinese culture. 4. Foster an appreciation for Chinese culture and history among students. 【Teaching Key and Difficult Points:】 Key Point: Understanding the development of the Chinese writing system from pictograms to modern characters. Difficult Point: Grasping the historical context and cultural significance of the Chinese writing system in uniting the Chinese people. 【Teaching Procedure:】 Step1：Warm-up: Start the class with a brief discussion about the importance of written language in different cultures. Ask students if they are familiar with ancient writing systems and if they can think of any examples. Step2： Pre-reading Present a picture of Chinese calligraphy and the Chinese character for "eternity" (永). Ask students to share their thoughts on the artwork and discuss what they think the article might be about. Step3：While-Reading Activity 1: Vocabulary Exploration Provide a list of key vocabulary from the article and have students look up their meanings. Ask students to use the vocabulary in sentences to demonstrate their understanding. Activity 2: Reading and Comprehension Divide the class into small groups and assign sections of the article to each group. Instruct each group to read their assigned section and identify the main points and supporting details. Have each group present their findings to the class, fostering discussion and addressing any questions. Activity 3: Timeline of the Chinese Writing System Create a timeline on the board that shows the development of the Chinese writing system from pictograms to modern characters. Have students pla