Unit 5 Languages around the World Reading and Thinking 课件-2025-2026学年高一上学期英语人教版（2019）必修第一册

该高中英语课件围绕“汉字：连接过去与现在”，系统呈现汉字的历史、发展及重要性。课堂导入通过猜字（如口、田）、视频观看（如月、日）激活兴趣，再以预测、主题句分析、时间顺序梳理为支架，引导学生构建知识脉络。 其亮点在于融合文化意识与思维品质，通过思维导图梳理汉字从图画符号到统一系统的发展，逻辑分析秦统一文字的因果关系，提升学生分析推断能力。采用任务驱动法，结合演讲作业和评价表，既强化语言能力，又增强文化传承意识，为教师提供系统教学资源，助力高效课堂。

Reading and Thinking Explore the Chinese writing system People’s Education Press Book 1 Try to guess: What characters are they? 口 田 火 山 2 What characters are shown in the video? Hanzi had a variety of _______ forms, but finally developed into a more _____ manner. Watch the video and finish the tasks. 月 日 水 家 different stable 3 What might the passage talk about ? Predict 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. By the Shang Dynasty(around 1600-1046 BCE), these symbols had become a well-developed writing system.  Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.  Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture.  Topic Sentence The topic sentence is usually the first and last sentence of the paragraph. Underline the topic sentence of each paragraph 5 The type of the text: A. Narration.(记叙文) B. Argumentation.(议论文) C. Exposition.(说明文) The passage is written in _________ (time/space) order. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. By the Shang Dynasty(around 1600-1046 BCE), these symbols had become a well-developed writing system.  Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.  Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture.  time The passage talks about the ____________________and ____________ of Chinese writing system. history, development importance Finish the tasks. 6 Draw a simple mind map to show the structure. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Summarize the structure. Part 1: _______ Para.1 Part 2: _________ Para. 2 3 4 Part 3: _______ Para. 5 6 The __________ of Chinese writing system The _________ _____________of Chinese writing system The __________ of Chinese writing system introduction history & development importance General General Specific 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Read to find: What can we know about the Chinese writing system? The Chinese writing system is one of the main factors that has helped______________________________ continue into modern times. China’s ancient civilisation 9 Draw a mind map to show the development. time + key points 10 The development of the Chinese writing system. the present the past At the beginning By the Shang Dynasty Over the years In the Qin Dynasty Today a picture-based language，symbols a well-developed writing system different forms in one unified direction a part of Chinese culture 马 connects ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 11 Find the sentences explaining the importance. What does each “importance” refer to? connecting ______with _______ connecting _______with _______ connecting ________with ____ connecting _____with ________ people culture the past the present language art China the world 12 At the beginning shape + symbol Analyze the logic between the lines. 13 Analyze the logic between the lines. By the Shang Dynasty Over the years What happened to the people at that time? They were divided geographically They faced varieties of dialects and characters. People were under different writing systems. 14 Analyze the logic between the lines. 2. What problem might the difference cause to people’s communication? 1. What made these characters so different ? By____________________________. 3. How was the problem solved? Political seperation among the states. Limited cultural exchanges. ... People might have difficulty in understanding each other. unifying the writing system 15 Analyze the logic between the lines. The Qin Dynasty reason + influence (cause +effect) 1. What was the influence of the unification of the writing? People could communicate with each other. People could understand each others’ culture. language promotes culture 16 What’s the significance when modern people read classic works written by Chinese in ancient times? Analyze the logic between the lines. In modern times Today What’s people’s attitude to Chinese characters？ They show high respect for it. They consider it as an art form known as calligraphy. They see it as a part of Chinese culture. People can have deeper understanding of history, literarature, customs, ancient wisdoms, culture, civilisation... gain deeper insights into Chinese civilization 17 shape--symbol--culture 18 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Interprete the title Past Present Helps Chinese language and culture survive. Serves as a cultural messenger. Ensures the continuity of Chinese civilization. Unites Chinese people. Bridges China’s cultural exchange with the world. Shapes overseas Chinese’ cultural identity. 19 Discuss and share What can we do to pass on the Chinese writing system and spread it to the world? As students, ___________________________________ As daily users of Chinese characters, _______________________ As Chinese culture spreaders, _____________________________ 20 Stepping into the FUTURE inherit & spread 21 Chinese culture architecture Chinese painting Peking opera paper-cutting Embroidery festivals food inherit & spread 22 Summarize the lesson History & Development Importance Introduction well-developed different forms in one direction To introduce the Chinese writing system. connecting people and culture connecting language and art connecting China and the world connecting the past and the present An important part of Chinese culture picture-based language 23 my responsibility inherit spread learn Items Score(1-3) 3-excellent 2-good 1- in need of improvement 1. I have known the development of Chinese writing system and its importance. 2.I have known the logic (reasons and influence) behind the development. 3.I have greater awareness of inheriting and spreading Chinese culture and I will take actions. Total score:____________ Evaluate your performances Assignments 1. Finish the vocabulary exercises on P63. 2. Make a speech themed “ Chinese characters: past, present and future” 3. Finish the reading tasks on P98. 26 Reading and Thinking Explore the Chinese writing system People’s Education Press Book 1 Thank you $