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 Present 1、 Teaching Objective By the end of this lesson, students will be able to understand the history and development of the Chinese writing system, its importance in uniting Chinese culture, and how it connects China's past with its present. Students will also be able to appreciate the art of Chinese calligraphy as an integral part of Chinese culture. 2、 Teaching Key Points: The picturebased language of ancient written Chinese. The Shang Dynasty and the development of a welldeveloped writing system. The unification of China under Emperor Qinshihuang, leading to a single writing system. The importance of the Chinese writing system in uniting Chinese culture and people. The connection between the Chinese writing system and China's past and present through reading classic works. The development of Chinese calligraphy as an important part of Chinese culture. 3、 Teaching Difficulties: Comprehending the historical context of the Chinese writing system's development. Understanding the significance of the Chinese writing system in connecting China's past and present. 4、 Audience Analysis: This lesson is designed for high school students who are interested in learning about China's rich culture and history, particularly its ancient civilization and language. Students should have a basic understanding of Mandarin Chinese and some knowledge of Chinese calligraphy. 5、 Teaching Procedure: 1. Introduction (5 minutes) · Begin by providing a brief overview of China's ancient civilization and its impact on modern times. · Introduce the topic of the Chinese writing system and its importance in connecting China's past and present. 2. Historical Development of the Chinese Writing System (15 minutes) · Discuss the origin of written Chinese as a picturebased language. · Explain the Shang Dynasty and the development of a welldeveloped writing system. · Describe the unification of China under Emperor Qinshihuang, leading t