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

Unit 5 Languages around the world —、Lead-in Today, we are going to learn unit 5-reading and thinking part. But before that, I'd like to show you a video. Please watch it carefully, try to get more details. Ok it's over. What's the video about? It's 甲骨文. What do you know about it from this video? Who wants to shake your ideas? All right . Rachel . It was created by Chinese people. Anything else? How about Mike? People often carve it on the shells and bones. It has a very long history. Yes, you have sharp eyes! 二、Pre-reading Now we will learn something more about Chinese characters. Please open your book and turn to page x. You can see there is a text,Cam you tell me the title ? (板书标题)The Chinese writing System:Connecting the past with the present. Based on the title, can you predict what the text is about? Mike, what's your idea? The development of Chinese writing system. Good prediction. Let's learn the text together and see if our predictions are right. 三、Fast reading Now, I give you 5 minutes, please skim the passage to check your prediction and finish 2 tasks. 1.Summarize the main idea of the text. 2.How many parts can you divide the passage into? What are they? Before we start, is there anyone can share your reading strategies? Monica, can you? We don't have to read word by word, we can just focus on the keywords and topic sentences. Right! It's called skimming. And when you are reading, don't forget to use the skills. Time is up! Now let's check our answers. Who wants to try the first one? Monica!Can u share your answers? Development and importance. Totally right! How about the second one?Mike can u try? 3parts. They are introduction, development and importance. So, which paragraphs belong to each part? Para1 belongs to part 1; para2 to para4 belong to part 2, and para 5 and para6 belong to the last part. Good job Mike. Here comes another question. In what order does the writer organize the passage? Answer me together. Time order! 四、Careful reading Now, let's focus on part 2, Underline the words and phrases that describe a time. Then write down what happened in each period. 10 minutes for you. Ok stop here! I see most of u have finished your tasks. So answer me together. How many periods? 5. Great. Then what happened? Bob, what's your idea? (板书,边说边写) At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language; In Shang dynasty: it was well developed Over the years: It had different forms In Qin dynasty: it developed into one direction Today: it has become an important part of Chinese culture Now, we have a clear understanding of the development of Chinese writing system, and we know one of its functions is connecting the past and the present. Now, let's move to part 3. To see What other functions of Chinese writing system have? 3 minutes, you can discuss with your partner. Ok, go. All right, time is up. So did you find them? Who can tell me your answer? Rachel, you please! You think there are 4 different functions of Chinese system. So what are they? It can connect the past and the present; People and culture; Characters with art; and also, China with world. Guys, do you agree with Rachel? Ok, you did a great performance. Very good summary. 五、Group discussion Now, I want you to think about a question: Do you think Chinese will become a global language like English in the future? Why? Please discuss with your partner. 5 minutes for you. Go. Ok, stop here, any group want to share your ideas with us? All right, group 3. Oh, group 3 showed positive attitude. They think our country has developed rapidly in recent years. More and more people begin to learn Chinese and it has become a popular trend. So Chinese will become a global language some day. You guys did an excellent job! Very good point, I am totally agree with you. 六、Summary and homework In this class, we learned a passage about Chinese writing system. We know there are different periods in its development. And it is playing important role in many ways.Just as an old saying goes: language is the soul of culture. So what we should do is to respect and appreciate our language as well as our culture. Today's homework s to write a mind map about Chinese writing system. Next class, I will invite some of you to share your production with us. That's all for today's class. See u next time. 板书: At the beginning:picture-based language; Shang dynasty: well developed Over the years: different forms Qin dynasty: develop into one direction Today: important part of Chinese culture 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$