内容正文:
Explore the Chinese
writing system
Unit 5 Reading and Thinking
Teaching Objectives(目标呈现阶段)
1. To predict what the text will be about.
2. To find out the main idea of each part.
3. To know the development of Chinese writing system.
4. To know the importance of Chinese writing system.
Phrases
1.因为…被熟知
2.一直延续到
3.浮浮沉沉
4.起初
5.追溯到
6.在…上雕刻…
7.导致
8.非常重要
9.对…的高度重视
10.在…发挥更大的作用
be widely known for
all the way through into
ups and downs
at the beginning
date back to
carve…on…
lead to
be of great importance
the high regard for
play a greater role
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
Guessing Game
鸟
鹿
鱼
马
Lead-in
Can you recognise the following symbols?
马
鱼
鹿
牛
基于图像的符号
simplified (简化了的)
Chinese characters
They were usually carved (雕刻)on animal bones or shells(贝壳).
It dates back to nearly 3,600 years ago.
The passage is probably about the
and of Chinese writing system.
history/development
importance
Pre-reading (P62)
Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about.
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
topic
function
Read and finish the tasks as quickly as possible.
Tip: Sometimes, the first sentence or the last sentence of a paragraph will you give you some clues of the main idea.
Skim the text to answer the following questions.
1. What is the type of the text?
A. Narration (记叙文)
B. Argumentation (议论文)
C. Exposition (说明文)
2. What is the topic sentence of each paragraph?
3. How do you divide the text into three parts?
Skimming for structure
Read for structure
Tip1 : Topic sentence can often exist in the first or last sentence in a paragraph.
Part 1 :________
Part 2 :_____________
Part 3 :____________
Para. 1
Paras. 2-4
Paras. 5-6
Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.
The passage is organised in the order of _____.
time
At the beginning
Complete the timeline
picture-based
well-developed
different forms
one direction
In the Qin Dynasty
Over the years
By the Shang Dynasty
Today
Future
part of Chinese culture
the past
1. Which sentence mentions the “importance” of Chinese writing system?
2. Why is the Chinese writing system important?
Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. People in modem times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.
Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history through this amazing language.
Paras. 4-6
Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture.
That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
unite people and culture
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past.
…in the development of Chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.
make it possible for
to
make Chinese characters
connect
the past and the present
an art form
foreigners
appreciate China’s culture and history
We can reach a conclusion: one of the main factors that affect Chinese civilization is .
the Chinese writing system
The Chinese Writing system
Connects _________________________
Connects _________________________
Connects _________________________
Connects _________________________
the past and the present
people and culture
language and art
China and world
summary
Make a language a bridge, instead of a barrier.
THANKS
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