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Unit 5
Reading and Thinking
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Lead in:Guessing game
口
水
日
田
月
山
Can you recognize the following symbols?What characters are they?
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Pre-reading:Predict what will be talked about in this passage.
The Chinese writing system:
Connecting the past and the present
Topic
Focus
The text may talk about the development of Chinese writing system
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Pre-reading: Predict how the text is organized.
The Chinese writing system:
The text is organized in time order.
Connecting
the past
the present
and
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While-reading:
1. What is the style of the text?
A. Narration B. Exposition C. Argumentation
2. Divide the text into 3 parts and summarize the main idea.
the Chinese writing system
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Para 1
Para 2-4
Topic
History
Development
Importance
Para 5-6
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While-reading
Scanning: Read para 1 and answer:
Why has China continued all the way through into modern times?
The chinese writing system: connecting the past and the present
China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.
古代文明
起起伏伏
Chinese writing system
While-reading
Scanning: Read para 3.4 and Finish the mind map:
By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE), these symbols had become a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BCE).
发展成不同的形式
发展出不同的方言和文字
While-reading
Scanning: Read para 3,4 and make a comparison:
Characters in Different forms
Characters in one direction
One united country
People were divided geographically
Many varieties of dialects and characters
People can communicate in writing.
Shang Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
商
秦
While-reading:Scanning for details
1.Scan the text to find the words or phrases
that describe a time.(from para2-para6).
2.What happened at each period?
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While-reading:
The Qin Dynasty
Over the years
By the Shang Dynasty
At the beginning
Even today
In modern times
Today
a picture-based language ;
longgu
a well-developed writing system
different forms
in one unified direction
communicate in writing
read classic works
a vital part of Chinese culture
What happened at each period?
Development
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While-reading:
What does the Chinese writing system connect according to the passage?(from para4-para6)
Connect
(P4 L2) That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
(P5 L3) 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.
(P6 L1) 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.
connects the past
and the present.
connects language with art
connects people and culture
connects China with the world
Function
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Read for details.
1. read paras.2-4 carefully to find the words and phrases that describe a time.
2.What happened to Chinese writing system at each of those important times?
Event
Time
Written Chinese is a
_________
language.
Symbols became a
__________ writing system.
The system developed into
_____________.
(divided geographically)
Chinese writing system began to
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Chinese writing is an important part of ____________.
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Written Chinese is a
_________
language.
Symbols became a
__________ writing system.
The system developed into
_____________.
(divided geographically)
Chinese writing system began to
______________
______________.
Chinese writing is an important part of ____________.
Time
Event
At the
beginning
Over the years
In the Qin Dynasty
Today
By the Shang Dynasty
picture-based
well-developed
different forms
develop in one direction
Chinese culture
Presentation 展学
What happened to Chinese writing system at each of those important times?
attention:
written Chinese 书面汉语 well--developed 高度发达的 divide 划分 varieties of 各种各样的
in one direction 朝一个方向
be of great importance = be very important
no matter where=wherever 无论哪里
Post-reading
Discuss: Will Chinese language become a global language?
Summary
connect the past with the present
be widely known for
ancient civilization
date back to
many varieties of dialects
global affairs
an increasing number of
in one direction
1.连接过去与现在
2.因……而闻名
3.古代文明
4.追溯到
5.种类繁多的方言
6.朝着一个方向
7.全球事务
8.越来越多的……
Let‘s love Chinese characters and love China together!
Exploring the writer's purpose for writing.
read para 2-6 and find sentences that show the great importance of CWS.
connects people and culture
connects present and past
connects language/characters and art
connects China and the world
open-minded
开明
clever
聪明
lovely
可爱
easy-going
随和
warm-hearted
热心
honest
诚实
active
活跃
peaceful
和平
polite
礼貌
hard-working
勤劳
kind
和蔼
united
团结
friendly
友善
harmonious
和睦
brave
勇敢
responsible
负责
powerful
强大
Chinese are great!
Thank you!
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