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Unit 5
Languages Around the World
人教版2019必修第一册
Reading & Thinking
The Chinese Writing System:Connecting the Past and the Present
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Lead-in
Emily, could you show us a flash about some kinds of Chinese culture?
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Lead-in
What kinds of Chinese culture can you find in the flash ?
Learning Objectives
After this lesson, students will be better able to:
◉1.have a better understanding of the development of Chinese
characters and its importance;
◉2.improve the ability of prediction, skimming and scanning to
understand the text quickly;
◉3.experience the beauty of Chinese characters and improve their
national confidence and pride.
Pre-reading Prediction
The text is about the________of the Chinese writing system.
A. history
B. future
C. weakness
D. disappearance
The Chinese Writing System:
Connecting the Past and the Present
Skimming
Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph, and match them.
Skimming
Para.1
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Para.6
Para.2
A:By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols had become a well-
developed writing system.
B:The Chinese writing system is one of the factors why
Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times.
C:At the beginning,written Chinese was a picture-based
language.
D:Written Chinese connect China's past and present.
E:Today,the Chinese writing system is still an important
part in Chinese culture.
F:Qinshihuang made the Chinese writing system develop in
one direction.
Skimming
Skill: Pay attention to the first or the last sentence of each paragraph.
Skimming
Para.1
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Para.6
Para.2
By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols had become a well-
developed writing system.
The Chinese writing system is one of the factors why
Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times.
At the beginning,written Chinese was a picture-based
language.
Written Chinese connect China's past and present.
Today,the Chinese writing system is still an important
part in Chinese culture.
Qinshihuang made the Chinese writing system develop in
one direction.
Introduce the Chinese writing system
Para.1
The past of the Chinese writing system
Para.3
Para.2
Para.4
The present of Chinese writing system
Para.5
Para.6
Pre-reading Prediction
The text is about the________of the Chinese writing system.
A. history
B. future
C. weakness
D. disappearance
The Chinese Writing System:
Connecting the Past and the Present
Skill: Pay attention to the title and picture.
Scanning
Read the passage quickly. Find and circle the words about time on your textbooks.
at the beginning
the Shang Dynasty
today
over the years
several thousand
years ago
in modern times
the Qin Dynasty
The text is in________order.
time
Careful Reading
Read para. 2--4, and fill in the blanks.
Careful Reading
At the beginning
written Chinese was a ____________ language.
picture-based
Careful Reading
At the beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
These symbols had become a ____________ writing system.
well-developed
Careful Reading
At the beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
the system developed into ____________ .
different forms
Careful Reading
At the beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
In the Qin Dynasty
In the Qin Dynasty, the Chinese writing system began to
develop ____________ .
in one direction
Careful Reading
At the beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
In the Qin Dynasty
The Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form, know as .
In the modern times
Chinese calligraphy
Careful Reading
At the beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
In the Qin Dynasty
Today, as China plays a greater role in______________, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China’s culture .
In the modern times
Today
global affairs
1. Written Chinese can't connect China's present and
its past.
2. People in modern times can read the classic works
and now Chinese writing system is an art form.
Careful Reading
Chinese characters at present
Read Para. 5, and do the True or False task.
can
T
F
Careful Reading
Chinese characters at present
Read Para. 6, and then do the multiple choice.
◉What can we know from the last paragraph?
A. Today, the Chinese writing system is unimportant in Chinese
culture.
B. China plays a greater role in the world.
C. No international students begin to learn Chinese.
D. Foreigners can’t appreciate China’s culture and history through this
amazing language.
Skill
at the beginning
several thousand
years ago
Shang Dynasty
in modern times
Qin Dynasty
today
over the years
Skill: Pay attention to the words about time.
Thinking Activity1 Reading for Thinking
1. Underline 4 sentences about "important/importance "
uniting the Chinese people and culture
of great importance
important means
important part of Chinese culture
still an important part of Chinese culture
Para4
Para5
Para6
Para5
connecting China's present with its past
Chinese characters can beseen as an art, known as Chinese calligraphy
international students appreciate China's culture and history
Thinking Activity1 Reading for Thinking
2. What other things does the Chinese writing system connect?
Dark Line
(暗线)
people
present
character
China
culture
past
art
world
connect
Thinking Activity2 Thinking and Sharing
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Thinking Activity2 Thinking and Sharing
I received a video from my friend. Share with you.
Show time Group work
Our group want to introduce…to foreigners.
Because it is so…that foreigners can remember…
We can use it to spread Chinese culture….
Summary
Retell the passage according to the timeline
Exercise
课文语法填空
China is 1.______ (wide)known for its ancient civilisation and Chinese writing system has helped it continue all the way through into modern times.
Written Chinese 2.______ (date)back several thousand years to longgu. Symbols 3. ______ (carve)on animal bones and shells at that time.
widely
dates
were carved
Exercise
By the Shang Dynasty, these 4.______(symbol)had become a well-developed writing system.Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country 5.______the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.That writing system was 6.______ great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
symbols
where
of
Exercise
Written Chinese helps people in modern times read the classic works 7.______(write) by Chinese in ancient times.The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the 8. ______ (develop) of Chinese characters as an art form which has become 9.______ important part of Chinese culture: Chinese calligraphy.
Today, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture and history through this 10. ______(amaze) language.
written
development
an
amazing
Homework
◉1. Write a short summary on the development of the Chinese writing system according to “time & event”.
◉2. Create a brief English story about the origin or evolution of a familiar Chinese character, emphasizing its unique charm.
Choose one:
Assessment
Learning Objectives Score(1-5)
1.After learning, I am able to know and understand the development history and function of Chinese characters.
2.After learning, I am able to explore the future development of Chinese characters.
3.After learning, I am able to master reading strategies, such as pre-reading, skimming, intensive reading, etc.
5-完全能;4-基本能;3-不确定;2不太能;1-完全不能
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