Unit 5 Languages Around the World Reading and Thinking 教案-2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第一册

Unit5阅读课教案 The Chinese Writing System: Connecting the Past and the Present 1、 Teaching Objective: Students will be able to understand the importance of the Chinese writing system in connecting China's past and present. They will also be able to appreciate the development of the Chinese characters as an art form and understand how it has become an important part of Chinese culture. 2、 Teaching Points and Difficulties: 1. The origin of Chinese writing system (picture-based language) and its evolution over time. 2. The significance of the Chinese writing system in uniting the Chinese people and culture. 3. The role of Chinese calligraphy as an art form and its cultural importance. 3、 Teaching Process: I. Introduction (5 minutes) · Begin the class by asking students if they know anything about China's ancient civilization and its influence on modern times. · Introduce the topic of the Chinese writing system and its connection with China's past and present. II. The Origin of Chinese Writing System (10 minutes) · Show pictures of longgu, animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. · Discuss the early forms of written Chinese and how they evolved into different forms due to geographical divisions and dialects. · Explain how Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country, leading to the development of a single direction in the Chinese writing system. III. The Significance of Chinese Writing System (15 minutes) · Discuss how the Chinese writing system became an important means of communication for the Chinese people, regardless of their dialect or location. · Highlight the role of the Chinese writing system in uniting Chinese culture and history through classic works written by ancient Chinese scholars. · Explain the high regard for the Chinese writing system in developing Chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy. IV. The Development of Chinese Calligraphy (15 minutes) · Show examples of