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Unit 5 Languages Around the World
Reading and Thinking
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Learning Objectives
In this class, you will
sort out the development history of Chinese writing system;
analyze the role the Chinese writing system plays in Chinese culture.
infer other factors contributing to the continuation of the Chinese
writing system and predict the future development of it.
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Before Reading
character 汉字
日
月
水
山
木
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Before Reading
Yinxu, Anyang, Henna
Oracle 甲骨文
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Before Reading
Title
The Chinese Writing System:
Connecting the Past and Present
topic
the role of the Chinese writing system
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While Reading—Activity 1
Check out your prediction
Find out the main idea of each paragraph
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Para Topic Sentence or Main Idea
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
Para 4
Para 5
Para 6
Chinese writing system made Chinese civilization continue all the way through into modern times.
Written Chinese was a picture-based language several thousand years ago.
The writing system became well-developed and later changed into many varieties.
The writing system developed in one direction.
Written Chinese has connected China’s present with its past.
Chinese language helps spread China’s culture and history.
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While Reading—Activity 2
Scan the text and find words and phrases that describe a time.
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While Reading—Activity 2
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at the beginning
by the Shang Dynasty
over the years
even today
Qin Dynasty
in modern times
today
What happened to the Chinese writing system
in each period?
While Reading—Activity 2
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at the beginning
by the Shang Dynasty
over the years
even today
Qin Dynasty
in modern times
today
a well-developed system
different forms
communicate
In one unified direction
read classic works of old times
a vital part
a picture
based language
While Reading—Activity 3
1. How does the written Chinese connect the past
with the present?
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past
present
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at the beginning
by the Shang Dynasty
over the years
even today
Qin