Unit 5 Languages Around the World Reading and Thinking 教学设计-2026-2027学年高中英语人教版必修第一册

该高中英语教学设计聚焦中国文字系统的演变与文化意义，通过播放汉字演变视频、展示“木、山、水”等古文字图片引导学生猜现代字激活背景知识，读前预测文本内容，读中用略读、扫读梳理时间线和结构，构建从文字起源到现代价值的知识支架。 该资料亮点在于融合文化意识与思维品质培养，通过分析汉字演变时间线发展逻辑思维，小组讨论“汉字如何连接古今”提升批判性思维，词汇教学中对比system/rule等近义词强化语言能力。任务型活动设计助力教师高效实施教学，学生在探究中提升跨文化沟通与自主学习能力。

Unit 5 Languages Around the World 一、教学基本信息 项目 内容 课题 人教版（2019）高中英语必修第一册 Unit 5 Languages Around the World Reading and Thinking 课时 1 课时（45 分钟） 授课年级 高一年级 课型 新授课 授课教师 授课时间 二、Teaching objectives 1. Language Competence · Master core words and phrases like unify, civilisation, date back to, play a crucial role, and apply them in related contexts accurately. · Grasp complex sentences including attributive clauses and passive voice to analyze and paraphrase key text sentences fluently. · Acquire effective reading skills to sort out the evolution of the Chinese writing system and retell the text logically. 2. Thinking Quality · Sort out the historical development timeline of Chinese characters to form systematic and logical thinking about cultural evolution. · Analyze how the writing system unites the Chinese nation and inherits civilization to develop analytical thinking. · Compare ancient and modern Chinese writing features to cultivate critical and innovative thinking about cultural inheritance. 3. Learning Ability · Adopt skimming and scanning strategies independently to grasp the main idea and key factual information of the reading text. · Cooperate with peers in group discussions to summarize text themes and solve problems related to character development. · Accumulate topic-related English expressions and form the habit of sorting out cultural language knowledge autonomously. 4. Cultural Awareness · Understand the unique value of the Chinese writing system in inheriting Chinese civilization and uniting national culture. · Appreciate the charm of Chinese calligraphy and traditional writing culture to enhance national cultural confidence. · Recognize the global influence of the Chinese writing system and build cross-cultural communication awareness. 三、Teaching points （一）Teaching key points · Help students master key vocabulary, phrases and complex sentence structures related to the Chinese writing system and use them flexibly. · Guide students to sort out the evolution process of Chinese characters and grasp the main structure and core content of the passage. · Enable students to understand the vital role of the Chinese writing system in connecting Chinese past and present civilizations. （二）Teaching difficult points · Enable students to analyze and summarize the profound cultural connotation and historical value of the Chinese writing system through text reading. · Help students accurately express the development and cultural significance of Chinese characters with standard and logical English sentences. · Develop students' ability to explore the laws of cultural heritage and foster their rational awareness of traditional culture transmission. 四、教学准备 1. 多媒体课件：整合教案相关的图片、视频、词汇等（参考提供的课件素材）。 2. 学习任务单：完成课堂练习，讨论课后探究问题、课后作业等。 3. 分组准备：将学生分为4—6人小组，明确小组讨论任务和分工。 五、教学过程 1. Lead in. ① Watch a video. The teacher plays a short video about the evolution of Chinese characters to arouse students' interest and activate background knowledge. ② Free talk. Guess the characters by looking at the pictures. The teacher shows pictures of ancient Chinese characters and asks students to guess the modern characters they represent: 木；山；水；鼎；羊；家；走；米 2. Pre-reading. Ask students to look at the title and picture provided in the textbook. And then predict what the text will be about. (Activity 1) Title: THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM: CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT Suggested answer: The text may be about the Chinese writing system and its history from ancient times to the present day. 3. While-reading. ① Ask students to skim through the text and choose the correct answer. What is the genre of the text? A. A narrative story. B. An expository text. C. A persuasive essay. D. A travel journal. What order does the text develop in? A. Spatial order. B. Chronological (time) order. C. Order of importance. D. Cause and effect order. Suggested answers: B B ② Read for the main idea. (Activity 2) Ask students to read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph. Suggested answer: Para 1: The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times. Para 2: Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning. Para 3: The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms. Para 4: The writing system began to develop in one direction. Para 5: Written Chinese connects China's present with its past, and has become an art form. Para 6: The Chinese language is helping to spread China's culture and history to the world. ③ Read for structure. The teacher guides students to identify the overall structure of the text: • Introduction: Introduce the topic and lead into the discussion. (Para 1) • Development History: Present the evolution process of Chinese characters in chronological order. (Para 2-4) • Cultural Value: Explain the profound cultural significance of Chinese characters. (Para 5) • Modern Significance: Conclude and elevate, highlight the contemporary value of Chinese characters. (Para 6) ④ Scan for timeline. (Activity 3) Ask students to scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Then write down what happened at each of those important times. Scanning tip: Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers. 扫读：扫读是快速浏览文本，从中查找日期、数字等特定信息的阅读方式。 Time What happened modern times The Chinese civilisation still continues. at the beginning Written Chinese was a picture-based language. dates back several thousand years Longgu appeared. by the Shang Dynasty Symbols carved on Longgu had become a well-developed writing system. over the years The writing system developed into different forms, as the Chinese people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. the Qin Dynasty The Chinese writing system began to develop in one unified direction. even today Chinese people can all still communicate in writing. in modern times Chinese people can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. today The Chinese characters are still a vital part of Chinese culture. ⑤ Read and discuss. (Activity 4) Ask students to read the text again and discuss the questions. How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects? Suggested answer: It allowed Chinese people, no matter where they lived or what dialect they had, to communicate with each other. How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past? Suggested answer: Chinese people today can read and understand classic works from ancient times. According to the writer, the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive. What do you think are some of the other factors? Suggested answer: Except for the writing system of Chinese language, the continuous development of China's agriculture, a relatively powerful government, distinguished philosophical schools developed, and an open mind to embrace different cultures are all possible and important factors. Besides, education is always emphasised in China's family traditions. 4. Post-reading. ① Ask students to select the correct answer. When did the symbols carved on longgu (animal bones and shells) develop into a well-developed writing system? A. Several thousand years ago. B. By the Shang Dynasty. C. During the Qin Dynasty. D. In modern times. The word "appreciate" in the sentence "an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture and history through this amazing language" is closest in meaning to ______. A. criticize. B. understand and value. C. ignore. D. forget. What can we infer from the passage about Chinese calligraphy? A. It was created by Emperor Qinshihuang. B. It is popular only among international students. C. It developed from the high regard for Chinese characters as an art form. D. It is no longer important in modern Chinese culture. According to the passage, what role does the Chinese writing system play today? A. It has been replaced by English in global affairs. B. It remains an important part of Chinese culture. C. It is only used in academic research. D. It has lost its connection with ancient times. Suggested answers: B B C B ② Group discussion. Ask students to work in groups. Discuss the questions. Question 1: Besides reading classic works, how else do you think Chinese characters link modern people to ancient times? Suggested answers: • Many traditional festivals, customs, and proverbs are recorded and passed down through written Chinese, keeping ancient wisdom alive. • The study of Chinese calligraphy allows people to learn about the aesthetic values and artistic traditions of ancient China. • Some place names, family names, and idioms carry stories and meanings that go back thousands of years. Question 2: What challenges do you think the international students might face when learning Chinese characters, and what advice would you give them? Suggested answers: • Challenges: Remembering the large number of characters, understanding the pictographic and structural logic, and mastering the tones and stroke order. • Advice: Learn characters by grouping them into themes or families (e.g., water-related characters all have the "氵" radical), practice writing them to memorize the structure, and connect each character to its cultural or historical story to make it more memorable. ③ Complete the passage. (Activity 5) Ask students to complete the passage with the correct words and phrase below. Words: system; carving; means; dates back; classic; civilisation Chinese calligraphy has developed along with China's __________. It is difficult to say when exactly calligraphy started. Chinese writing was first done by ________ symbols onto bones and shells, but as it developed into a writing _________, it also developed as a form of art done with a brush. It is believed that Chinese calligraphy ___________ to at least the Han Dynasty (202 BCE–220 CE). Soon after that, the idea developed that calligraphy was not only a beautiful art form but also a ________ of showing the character of the "man behind the brush". Today, anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practising the _______ art of Chinese calligraphy. Suggested answers: civilisation; carving; system; dates back; means; classic ④ Guess the meaning of the underlined words. (Activity 6) Ask students to guess the meaning of the underlined words in the sentences. Then look in the text for the words they are related to. Many Chinese characters symbolise their meanings, unlike English words which are spelt out according to how they sound. → symbol The basic forms of the English writing system are known as letters. → based A unified writing system is considered to be an important part of civilised society. → civilisation Learning Chinese calligraphy will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture. → appreciate 5. Vocabulary. The teacher presents the key words and phrases of this lesson and asks the students to learn and master them. ① system n. 系统，体系；制度，体制；身体（器官）系统 a system of ... …… 的体系 / 制度 例句：We have a new system of teaching English. 我们有一套新的英语教学体系。 systematic adj. 有条理的；系统的 例句：We need a systematic plan for study. 我们需要一份系统的学习计划。 systematize v. 使系统化；整理 例句：He tried to systematize all the notes. 他设法把所有笔记整理归类。 易混辨析：system / rule / regulation system：侧重整套体系、系统、体制（由多个部分构成的整体）。 rule：侧重日常规则、守则（约定俗成的条款）。 regulation：侧重官方正式法规、条例（强制约束力）。 ② base n. 底部，根据，基地；v. 以…… 为基础，以…… 为据点 base on / be based on 以…… 为基础；基于 例句：The story is based on real life. 这个故事取材于现实生活。 at the base of 在…… 底部 / 根部 例句：There is a small house at the base of the mountain. 山脚下有一座小房子。 base sth. on sth. 把某物建立在某物之上 例句：Don't base your opinion on rumors. 不要把观点建立在谣言之上。 basic adj. 基本的；基础的 例句：We learn basic English words first. 我们先学习基础英语单词。 易混辨析：base / basis / foundation base：侧重实物底座、基地、有形根基；也可指抽象"依据"，搭配 be based on。 basis：纯抽象，多指理论、观点、讨论的依据、基准，正式用语。 foundation：侧重建筑物地基；也喻指事业、文化、思想的根本根基、底蕴，语气最强。 ③ symbol n. 象征，标志；符号，记号 a symbol of ... …… 的象征 例句：The dove is a symbol of peace. 鸽子是和平的象征。 symbolic adj. 象征的；象征性的 例句：This gesture has symbolic meaning. 这个手势有着象征意义。 symbolize v. 象征；代表 例句：Red symbolizes good luck in China. 在中国，红色象征好运。 易混辨析：symbol / sign / mark / signal symbol：侧重抽象象征、文化符号，代表某种精神、意义或概念。 sign：侧重指示牌、告示、迹象、征兆，也指简易手势符号。 mark：侧重痕迹、污点、印记、分数，多指实物留下的印记。 signal：侧重信号、暗号，用于传递信息、指令、警示。 ④ variety n. 不同种类，多样化；品种，变种；变化，多变 a variety of = varieties of 各种各样的（后接可数名词复数） 例句：There are a variety of characters in Chinese writing. 汉字中有各式各样的字形。 various adj. 各种各样的；不同的 例句：Various cultures have their own writing systems. 不同文化拥有各自的文字体系。 vary v. （使）变化；不同；改变 例句：Opinions vary from person to person. 人与人的观点各不相同。 variable adj. 多变的，可变的；n. 变量；可变因素 例句：The weather here is variable in spring. 这里春季天气多变。 varied adj. 各式各样的；多姿多彩的 例句：She has a rich and varied life. 她的生活丰富多彩。 ⑤ major adj. 主要的，重要的，大的；n. 主修课程；v. 主修 major in （大学）主修…… 专业 例句：She majors in English at college. 她在大学里主修英语。 majority n. 大多数；大部分 例句：The majority of students like this passage. 大多数学生喜欢这篇文章。 minor adj. 次要的；较小的（major 反义词） 例句：It is just a minor mistake, don't worry. 这只是个小失误，别担心。 minority n. 少数；少数群体 例句：Only a minority of people disagreed. 只有少数人持反对意见。 易混辨析：major / main / chief major：强调规模、程度、影响更大，侧重"重大的、占主体的"，可作形/名/动词。 main：使用最广，侧重事物最核心、最首要的部分，一般只作形容词。 chief：侧重地位、身份最高，多指人或首领，也可表"首要的"，偏正式。 ⑥ no matter + 疑问词 无论……，不管……（引导让步状语从句） no matter who 无论谁（= whoever） 例句：No matter who asks for help, we should be polite. 无论谁来求助，我们都应有礼貌。 no matter what 无论什么（= whatever） 例句：No matter what you do, stick to your dream. 无论你做什么，都要坚持梦想。 no matter which 无论哪一个（= whichever） 例句：No matter which path you take, you can reach the village. 无论你走哪条路，都能到达村子。 no matter where 无论在哪里（= wherever） 例句：No matter where you travel, remember your culture. 无论你去哪里旅行，都要铭记自身文化。 no matter when 无论何时（= whenever） 例句：No matter when you come, you are welcome. 无论你何时来访，都欢迎你。 no matter how 无论多么 / 怎样（= however） 例句：No matter how busy he is, he reads every day. 不管他多忙，每天都会阅读。 例句：No matter how difficult the task is, we will finish it. 无论这项任务多难，我们都会完成。 ⑦ means n. 方式，方法，手段；财富，财力 by all means 当然可以；务必 例句：— May I borrow your pen? — By all means. — 我能借你的笔吗？ — 当然可以。 by means of 借助；依靠；通过 例句：We communicate by means of language. 我们借助语言进行交流。 by no means 绝不；一点也不（置于句首，句子用部分倒装） 例句：By no means is this task easy. 这项任务绝不简单。 a means of (doing) sth 做某事的一种方式 / 手段 例句：Writing is an important means of communication. 文字是重要的交流方式。 beyond one's means 入不敷出；超出财力 例句：Don't live beyond your means. 不要过入不敷出的生活。 mean v. 意思是；意味着；打算 例句：What does this word mean? 这个单词是什么意思？ meaning n. 意思；含义；意义 例句：The story has a deep meaning. 这个故事寓意深刻。 meaningful adj. 有意义的；意味深长的 例句：We had a meaningful talk today. 我们今天进行了一次有意义的交谈。 易混辨析：means / method / way / approach means：侧重达成目的的手段、工具、媒介，常与介词 of 搭配。 method：侧重系统、有条理的科学方法，多指专业、正式的做法，常搭配 for/of。 way：日常通用词，泛指方式、途径、做法，搭配灵活（way to do / way of doing）。 approach：侧重针对问题的处理思路、治学/研究方法，正式用语，固定搭配 approach to (doing) sth。 ⑧ regard v. 把……看作，注视，留意；n. 尊重，关注 regard ... as ... 把……看作 / 认为…… 例句：People regard this place as a cultural treasure. 人们将此地视为一处文化瑰宝。 have high regard for sb/sth 非常敬重 / 重视某人 / 某物 例句：People have high regard for traditional culture. 人们十分重视传统文化。 regarding prep. 关于（= about，正式） 例句：I have a question regarding your plan. 关于你的计划，我有一个问题。 regardless adj. 不顾的；不加理会的 例句：He will go out regardless of the bad weather. 尽管天气不好，他还是要出门。 易混辨析：regard / consider / treat（均表"认为、看作"） regard ... as ... 固定搭配，侧重主观认定，as 不可省略。 consider 通用词，表"认为"，后可接 as / 复合宾语，as 可省略。 treat ... as ... 侧重行为上把…… 当作…… 对待，强调举止态度。 ⑨ affair n. 公共事件，事件，关系 易混辨析：affair / matter / business / thing affair：多用复数，侧重政务、商务、公私事务，也可指重大事件；单数可指暧昧关系。 例句：Our country handles foreign affairs independently. 我国独立处理外交事务。 matter：侧重需要讨论、处理、考虑的问题/麻烦事；搭配：a matter of...（…… 的问题）。 例句：It is a matter of time. 这只是时间问题。 business：侧重生意、业务、本职工作；口语常用 It's none of your business. 不关你的事。 例句：Mind your own business. 少管闲事。 thing：日常通用词，泛指普通的事情、东西，使用范围最广。 例句：There are many interesting things in the text. 文章里有很多有趣的内容。 ⑩ appreciate vt. 感激，感谢；欣赏，重视；理解，充分意识到 appreciate doing sth 感激 / 欣赏做某事（后接动名词，不接不定式） 例句：I appreciate being given this chance. 我很感激能得到这个机会。 would appreciate it if... 若…… 将不胜感激（经典交际句型，必须加形式宾语 it） 例句：I would appreciate it if you could keep quiet. 如果你能保持安静，我将不胜感激。 appreciation n. [U] 感激；欣赏；理解 例句：She showed her appreciation with a smile. 她用微笑表达了谢意。 appreciative adj. 感激的；有鉴赏力的 例句：They are appreciative of our help. 他们感激我们的帮助。 易混辨析：appreciate & thank（表"感谢"） appreciate：宾语为事物、行为，侧重感念对方的举动、善意。 thank：宾语为人，固定搭配 thank sb (for doing sth)。 ⑪ specific adj. 具体的，明确的；特有的，特定的 specific to sth 为…… 所特有；专属于…… 例句：This custom is specific to this region. 这一风俗是该地区特有的。 be specific about 对…… 说得明确 / 具体 例句：Try to be specific about your requirements. 请把你的要求说得具体一些。 specifically adv. 明确地；特地；具体地 例句：I specifically told you not to be late. 我特意叮嘱过你不要迟到。 specify v. 明确说明；详述；指定 例句：Please specify your reasons in the report. 请在报告中详述你的理由。 易混辨析：specific / particular（均有"特定的"含义） specific：强调特意指定、界限分明、精准不模糊。 particular：强调单独的、与众不同的，带有偏爱、挑剔意味。 6. Teaching-Exam Alignment. 听力理解 The teacher presents a listening exercise for students to practice exam-style listening comprehension. 听下面一段材料，回答以下小题。 ①What does Kevin think of abstract art? A. It has lasting artistic value. B. It makes little sense to him. C. It appeals mainly to children. ②What impression did the first painting give the woman? A. Hopefulness. B. Nervousness. C. Coldness. ③What color was used for the background in the second painting? A. Green. B. Purple. C. Red. ④What will Kevin probably do this Saturday? A. Attend an art class. B. Visit an exhibition. C. Buy an abstract painting. Suggested answers: B C A B 听力原文： W: Hi Kevin. I've just got back from the Art Gallery. There's a wonderful show of abstract art. You should have come with me. M: I don't know. Abstract art seems like children's painting to me. W: Well, if you don't understand what the artist is trying to communicate, it can seem a little like that. M: What did you see then? W: There were two paintings that impressed me most. The first is a huge one which I supposed the tree although it could have been anything. M: What did you like about it? W: Just the way the tree looked. It was like the tree was made of hard metal, and the mix of white and gray made everything look like it was winter, freezing winter. M: That's something. What about the other one? W: The second looked like a piece of grassland. All the grass was purple and red, and there was green sky in the background. I looked at it and thought of summer. M: Hmm, your description really teaches me something about appreciating abstract art. Maybe I should go and give this show a try this Saturday. 7. Homework. ① Based on the reading material, write an article to introduce your views on the Chinese writing system. ② Preview the grammar knowledge of the next class. 六、板书设计 1. Lead in. ① Watch a video. ② Free talk. 2. Pre-reading. 3. While-reading. ① Ask students to skim through the text and choose the correct answer. ② Read for the main idea. (Activity 2) ③ Read for structure. ④ Scan for timeline. (Activity 3) ⑤ Read and discuss. (Activity 4) 4. Post-reading. ① Ask students to select the correct answer. ② Group discussion. ③ Complete the passage. (Activity 5) ④ Guess the meaning of the underlined words. (Activity 6) 5. Vocabulary. 6. Teaching-Exam Alignment. 7. Homework. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $