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Book 1 Unit 5 Languages around the world
Reading and thinking
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
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Learning objectives
1. Work out the structure of the text through skimming.
2. Understand the development of the Chinese writing system by scanning and drawing a mindmap.
3. Summarize the significance of the Chinese writing system.
4. Appreciate the amazement of the Chinese characters and pass on the Chinese writing system.
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Predict
The Chinese Writing System:
Connecting the Past and the Present
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①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
The introduction
The development
What's the text type?
A. Narration(记叙文)
B. Argumentation (议论文)
C. Exposition (说明文)
The significance
Read for structure
Cause and Effect
Time order
Question and Answer
Read Part 2 and tell how this part is organized.
Read for details
Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers.
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At the beginning
the Shang Dynasty
the Qin Dynasty
In modern times
now
A picture-based language
A well-developed writing system
different forms
A united writing system
Chinese calligraphy
A global
language
Summarize the development of Chinese writing system.
Why?
What if?
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Read for thinking
Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today's hanzi. (para2)
People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.(para5)
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China's present is connected with its past.(para5)
What role does the Chinese writing system play ?
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Read for thinking
What other roles does the Chinese writing system play ?
People today can read the classic works written by Chinese in ancient times.
Chinese characters have developed into an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy.
International students are beginning to appreciate Chinese culture through this amazing language.
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Yin Ruins
The National Museum of Chinese writing
Anyang, Henan
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International Chine