内容正文:
Unit 5 Languages around the world
The Chinese Writing System:
Connecting the Past and the Present
Reading and Thinking
Learning Objectives
Have a better understanding of the development of Chinese characters and its importance.
Introduce the development of Chinese characters in English.
Improve the ability of skimming, scanning, analyzing discourse and thinking logically.
Strengthen national confidence and pride.
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1. Can you recognize the following symbols?
马
鱼
鹿
牛
人
大
子
止
picture-based symbols
simplified Chinese characters
Lead in
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2. What do we call this art form?
Chinese calligraphy
3. Do you know how Chinese characters develop?
Lead in
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What is the key word in the title? Predict the main idea.
The text may be about the _____________________ and its history from _______ to ____________.
topic
Chinese writing system
the past
the present
Pre-reading
One main factor of the ancient Chinese civilisation is the Chinese writing system.
Written Chinese connects China's present with its past, and has become an art form.
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language.
Chinese writing system became well-developed and developed into different forms.
The writing system began to develop in one direction.
Today, the Chinese language is helping to spread China's culture and history.
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 6
While-reading: Match the main idea of each paragraph.
While reading: Divide the passage into three parts and get the main idea of each part.
Part 1: _______
Para.1
Part 2: _______
Para. 2-4
Part 3: _______
Para. 5-6
Topic
Development
Importance
the Chinese writing system
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Para 1
Para 2-4
Topic
History
Development
Importance
Para 5-6
General
Specific
General
The text is organized _____________
in time order.
What’s the text type?
A.Narration(叙述文) /nəˈreɪʃn/
B.Argumentation(议论文) /ˌɑːɡjumənˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
C.Exposition (说明文) /ˌekspəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
4. Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Then write down what happened at each of those important times.
Reading skills: Scanning
Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific(特定的,具体的) information, such as dates or numbers.
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
In the Qin Dynasty
In the modern times
Today
Even today
Past
present
Scanning for details. (mind map)
1. Circle the words and phrases that describe a time in the passage.
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
In the Qin Dynasty
In the modern times
Today
Written Chinese is a
_________
language.
Symbols had become a
_______
_______ writing system.
well-
picture-based
The system developed into
______________.
different
Chinese writing system began to
______________________.
develop in one direction
People can read ___________
Chinese writing is an important part of ______________.
Chinese
classic works
Even today
developed
forms
culture
Chinese people can all still _________ in writing
communicate
Past
present
2. Underline what happened at each of those important times.
Retelling
The Qin Dynasty
Over the years
By the Shang Dynasty
At the beginning
Even today
In modern times
Today
a picture-based language;
longgu;
symbols were carved
a well-developed writing system
different forms
in one unified direction
communicate in writing
read classic works
an important part of Chinese culture
Further Thinking
Q1 : If Emperor Qinshihuang hadn’t unified the Chinese writing system, what would happen?
There would be many _______(same/different) languages. So it would be _______(possible/impossible) for people to communicate with others.
different impossible
Q2 : Why is the Chinese writing system also important for Chinese people today ?
Why is the Chinese writing system also important for Chinese people today ?(The following sentences may help you)
What does each “importance/important” refer to?
1.That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. (Para. 4) connect _____________ and ____________
2.Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. (Para. 5)
connect _____________ and ____________
3. 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. (Para. 5)
connect _____________ and ____________
4. …the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role in global affairs…(Para. 6)
connect _____________ and ____________
people
culture
present
past
character
art
China
the world
Written
Chinese
connects
present
past
people culture
character art
China the world
Why is the Chinese writing system so important for Chinese people today?
To show the value and importance of the Chinese writing system.
Why is the Chinese writing system one reason for the survival of Chinese civilisation?
The Chinese writing system can help people better…Chinese culture.
Post-reading
Interpret理解
connect people and culture
Inherit传承
connect the present and the past
Innovate创新
connect characters and art
Influence影响
connect China and the world
According to the writer, the Chinese writing system is one of the factors that helps the Chinese language and culture survive. What do you think are some of the other factors?
Post-reading
◆ the continuous development of China
◆ an increasingly powerful government
◆ school education
◆an open mind to embrace(接纳,包容)different cultures
As a Chinese teenager, what will you do to spread Chinese culture?
Post reading
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practice Chinese calligraphy diligently
improve our Chinese and English
learn some traditional arts when interested
hold a positive attitude to Chinese culture
introduce Chinese culture to foreigners if possible
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Self-evaluation
After this class, I can…… 5 4 3 2 1
Get the main idea of each paragraph.
2.Realize the importance of the Chinese writing system.
3.Make sense of the connections of the Chinese writing system.
4.Talk about what will I do to spread Chinese culture
Homework
Compulsory: Design an English promotional poster(海报) about the development and history of the Chinese writing system.
Optional: Write a passage Topic: The Importance of the Chinese Writing System in Spreading Chinese Culture
Word count: 80 words
Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.
——Rita Mae Brown
语言是文化的路标。她告诉你人们来自哪里,他们将去往何方。
——丽塔·梅·布朗
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