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 Objectives: 1. Students will understand the history and development of the Chinese writing system. 2. Students will be able to recognize and write basic Chinese characters. 3. Students will appreciate the significance of the Chinese writing system in connecting China's past and present culture. 2、 Teaching Key Points and Difficulties: 1. Key Points: The historical origins of Chinese characters, how they evolved over time, and their importance in uniting Chinese people and culture. Difficulties: The complexity of Chinese characters and their stroke order. 2. Key Points: The role of Chinese calligraphy in preserving and promoting Chinese culture. Difficulties: The artistic interpretation and appreciation of calligraphy. 3、 Teaching Process: 1. Warm-up (5 minutes): Begin the class by asking students if they know anything about China or its ancient civilization. Briefly introduce the topic of the lesson and its relevance to modern China. 2. Presentation (20 minutes): a. Provide an overview of the Chinese writing system, starting from its origin as a picture-based language and evolving into different forms under different dynasties. b. Emphasize the importance of the Shang Dynasty in developing a well-developed writing system that later became an important means of uniting Chinese people and culture. c. Explain how Emperor Qinshihuang's unification of the seven major states led to a more standardized writing system that has continued to evolve until today. d. Show examples of some common Chinese characters and their meanings, encouraging students to practice writing them. 3. Practice (20 minutes): a. Distribute worksheets with basic Chinese characters for students to practice writing. b. Guide students through the stroke order and pronunciation of each character, providing feedback on their writing. c. Encourage students to practice writing more complex characters