Unit 6 Lesson 2 The history of the book 课件 2026-2027学年冀教版九年级英语上册

该初中英语课件围绕“书籍的历史”核心主题，从甲骨文、竹简到造纸术、活字印刷再到现代电子书，系统梳理书籍发展脉络。课堂导入通过“过去如何记录信息”等问题链引发思考，借助时间轴、段落匹配等学习支架，帮助学生构建知识体系。 其亮点在于融合语言能力、文化意识与思维品质培养，通过核心词汇（如movable, accessible）学习和对话练习提升语言运用能力，介绍中国古代造纸术、活字印刷增强家国情怀，排序、推断活动（如“Read and guess”环节）锻炼逻辑思维。多样活动设计助力学生提升综合素养，教师可高效开展教学。

2 The history of the book Looking into science Unit 6 1. Master and use core words and phrases including movable, printing, quantity... to talk about the history of the book. 2. extract detailed information and answer questions with complete sentences to list the history of the book. 3. understand the importance of the book in shaping human civilization. Learning Objectives Towards the end of this lesson, you will be able to: Free talk How did people use to record information in the past? Around 3,000 years ago during the Shang Dynasty, people inscribed divination and other contents on tortoise shells and animal bones, forming the earliest book form - oracle bone books. 约3000多年前的殷商时期，人们将占卜等内容刻在龟甲和兽骨上，形成最早的图书形式，即甲骨书，甲骨文是当时的主要文字。 They were not accessible to most people, only to a small group of priests and nobles. /əkˈsesəbl/adj. 可使用的 How did people use to record information in the past? From the Pre-Qin to the Han and Wei periods, bamboo slips and wooden tablets were the main writing materials. Bamboo slips were made of bamboo slices, and wooden tablets were made of wooden boards. They were bound together with ropes to form a book", which was the main form of books at that time. 先秦至汉魏时期，竹简和木牍成为主要书写材料。竹简是用竹片制成，木牍是用木板制成，将多片简牍用绳编连成册。 They were movable, so people could carry them more easily. /ˈmuːvəbl/adj. 可移动的 How did people use to record information in the past? In the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cai Lun improved the papermaking technique, which gradually replaced bamboo slips as the main writing material. 东汉蔡伦改进造纸术，逐渐取代竹简。 In the Northern Song Dynasty, Bi Sheng invented movable-type printing, making individual characters from clay and other materials and arranging them for printing. 北宋毕昇发明活字印刷术，用胶泥等材料制成单个活字，排版印刷。 The invention of paper and printing brought a revolution in book-making. Books became available to the general public, not just the rich. /ˌrevəˈluːʃn/n. 革命； /əˈveɪləbl/adj. 可获得的； /ˈdʒenrəl/adj. 普遍的； In the 21st century, new book forms such as electronic books and audio books have emerged, providing more reading choices for people. How do people use to record information today? During the industrial age, printing technology developed further, allowing books to be produced in large numbers. Reading became increasingly popular across society. /ɪˌlekˈtrɒnɪk/adj. 电子的 /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/adj. 工业的 /ˈfɜːðə(r)/adv. 进一步 /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/adv.；不断 What can you see from the picture? We can see some Chinese characters on the movable type printing block. Next to it are tools for writing like the brush and an ink stone.The background is a sheet of bamboo slips. It may talk about the history of books in China. What may the passage talk about? Read and guess This scene shows the tools and materials used in ancient Chinese book-making. 1. Match the paragraphs with their main ideas. Books still play an important role today. Books still play an important role today. E-books become popular with digital technology. The early history of books: people recorded information on bones, clay, bamboo, etc. The Industrial Revolution made mass production of books and lower costs. Paper and movable type invented in China; books spread knowledge and ideas. 15th-century printing presses: more books, lower costs, for common people. 1. Match the paragraphs with their main ideas. The history of the book dates back to ancient times when people recorded information on various materials such as bones, clay, bamboo or other plants. The earliest known book was written on clay tablets around 2,100 BCE. As time went on, written texts became more widespread. With the invention of paper in the Han Dynasty, movable type in the Song Dynasty, books became an important means of getting knowledge and ideas in China. In the 15th century, printing presses were invented and books could be produced in larger quantities and at lower costs. Books became accessible to the general public in the following centuries. As paper became cheaper, books continued to be more widely available. The Industrial Revolution then brought the mass production of books, further lowering their costs. With the coming of digital technology in the late 20th century, the electronic book (e-book) has become increasingly popular. It allows readers to access books using electronic devices such as computers and e-readers. Throughout history, books have been a valuable source of knowledge and cultural exchange, and have played an important role in shaping human civilization. They continue to do so today. The early history of books: people recorded information on bones, clay, bamboo, etc. Paper and movable type invented in China; books spread knowledge and ideas. 15th-century printing presses: more books, lower costs, for common people. The Industrial Revolution made mass production of books and lower costs. E-books become popular with digital technology. Books still play an important role today. Introduction body Conclusion 2. Read the passage and answer the questions. A When and where was the earliest book written? B What technology makes books more accessible to the general public? C What technology do you think has changed the history of books? 2. Read the passage and answer the questions. A When and where was the earliest book written? The history of the book dates back to ancient times when people recorded information on various materials such as bones, clay, bamboo or other plants. The earliest known book was written on clay tablets around 2,100 BCE. The earliest known book was written on clay tablets around 2,100 BCE . 2. Read the passage and answer the questions. B. What technology makes books more accessible to the general public? As time went on, written texts became more widespread. With the invention of paper in the Han Dynasty, movable type in the Song Dynasty, books became an important means of getting knowledge and ideas in China. In the 15th century, printing presses were invented and books could be produced in larger quantities and at lower costs. Books became accessible to the general public in the following centuries. Printing technology like movable type and printing presses made books more accessible. It allowed books to be produced in large quantities at lower costs, so the general public could afford and obtain them more easily.. 2. Read the passage and answer the questions. As paper became cheaper, books continued to be more widely available. The Industrial Revolution then brought the mass production of books, further lowering their costs. With the coming of digital technology in the late 20th century, the electronic book (e-book) has become increasingly popular. It allows readers to access books using electronic devices such as computers and e-readers. C. What technology do you think has changed the history of books? I think the movable type printing revolutionized the speed and scale of book production. I think the printing presses enabled mass production, making books accessible to ordinary people. I think the digital technology created e-books and electronic readers, allowing instant access to millions of books online. . 3. Read the passage again and put the sentences in the correct order. Books became more accessible to the general public. Books continued to become more widely available. People recorded information on various materials. E-books have become increasingly popular. Books have played an important role in shaping human civilization. Books became an important means of getting knowledge and ideas. 1 2 3 4 5 6 4. Complete the history of the book. Time Events Ancient Times People recorded information on . Han & Song Dynasties Books became of getting knowledge and ideas. 15th Century Books became to the general public. Industrial Revolution Books to become more widely . Late 20th Century – Today E-books have become . Books have played an important role in . various materials an important means more accessible continued available increasingly popular shaping human civilization We can learn that the development of books goes with human progress. As society develops, people create better ways to record and pass on information, and reading becomes more popular for everyone. What can we learn from the history of the book? 4 Read and complete the passage. There are different kinds of books today, such as paper books and e-books. I like the smell of the ink and the feeling of the texture of paper when I open a book. I can fully immerse myself in the story presented within the pages. More importantly, many paper books on my bookshelves are gifts from my friends. Although e-books are becoming increasingly popular, paper books hold a unique place in my heart and I still believe they cannot be replaced. C A D B A. It is easier for me to focus on reading a paper book. B. They are reminders of beautiful memories. C. Among these, paper books are always my favourite. D. The characters and pictures in the book allow me to imagine freely. 5. Do you like reading paper books or e-books? Why? Talk with your partner and make a dialogue. A: Hi! Do you like reading paper books or e-books? B: I prefer... A: Sounds cool. Why do you like ...? B: Because I love the smell of ink and paper. And it’s easier for me to focus on the story. What about you? A: Because... ... Word bank Paper books： love the ink smell and paper touch; easier to focus on reading write notes on the pages; eyes won’t get tired easily bring beautiful memories E-books very convenient to carry; easy to search for new words read anywhere ; save space at home get books quickly online Show time language correct form(形式正确) accurate meaning(意义精确) proper use(使用恰当) performance gentle(仪态文雅) confidence (自信) OK Good Excellent 表演过后让学生进行投票 Books are the bridge of knowledge and culture, Reading shapes who we are. No matter how books change, the meaning of reading never changes. 1. As time went on, written texts became more widespread. as time went on 随着时间推移（同义表达：As time goes by / With time going by） 例句： As time went on, people realized the importance of protecting the environment. 随着时间的推移，人们意识到保护环境的重要性。 2. With the invention of paper in the Han Dynasty... (1)With the invention of...：随着…… 的发明（with + 名词短语 表伴随 / 背景） 例句： With the invention of the internet, people’s lives have changed greatly. 随着互联网的问世，人们的生活发生了巨大变化。 (2) invention（名词，发明）→ invent（动词，发明）→ inventor（名词，发明者） 例句： Edison invented the light bulb; he was a great inventor. His inventions made our life more convenient. 爱迪生发明了电灯，他是一位伟大的发明家。他的发明让我们的生活变得更加便利。 3. Books became accessible to the general public in the following centuries. accessible意为“可使用的”， become accessible to sb.对某人来说变得可获取 / 可使用 例句： Knowledge should be accessible to everyone. 人人都能获取知识。 4. As paper became cheaper, books continued to be more widely available. （1）连词 as 引导原因 / 时间状语从句：此处表示 “随着”（时间），也可表示 “因为”（原因） 时间用法： As the weather got colder, we started wearing warm clothes. 随着天气转冷，我们开始穿上保暖衣物。 原因用法： As it was raining, we stayed at home. 因为下雨，我们便待在了家里。 （2）continue to do sth：继续做某事 She continued to work even though she was tired. 尽管身心疲惫，她仍继续工作。 4. As paper became cheaper, books continued to be more widely available. （3）be available for... 可用于…；有空的… be available to do sth.可以做某事 例句： I am available for a meeting tomorrow afternoon. 我明天下午有空可以参会。 The manager is available to see you now. 经理现在可以接见你。 5. It allows readers to access books using electronic devices ... （1） allow sb. (not) to do sth.：允许某人（不）做某事（被动：sb. be allowed to do sth.） 例句：His parent allows him to hang out with friends on weekends. 他的父母允许他周末和朋友外出闲逛。 (2)access：动词，使用；进入；访问（网络） 例句：You can access the database with your student ID. 你可以使用自己的学生证登录访问该数据库。 拓展：access 也可作名词 → have access to有使用 / 获取…… 的机会 6. Throughout history, books have been a valuable source of knowledge and cultural exchange, and have played an important role in shaping human civilization. (1)a valuable source of …… 的宝贵来源 例句：Reading is a valuable source of knowledge. 阅读是宝贵的知识源泉。 (2) play an important role in (doing) sth.：在（做）某事中扮演重要角色 / 发挥重要作用 例句：Volunteers play an important role in helping people in need. 志愿者在帮助困难人群方面发挥着重要作用。 一、根据汉语意思完成句子 1. 新图书馆提供免费书籍，让社区居民都能接触到阅读。 The new library provides free books, making reading people in the community. 2. 随着时间推移，人们开始用纸代替竹简来记录信息。 , people began to use paper instead of bamboo slips to record information. 3. 这个应用允许用户随时随地获取学习资料。 The app users learning materials anytime. 4. 书籍在塑造人们的思想方面发挥了重要作用。 Books have played an in shaping people’s thinking. accessible to As time went on allows to access important role 二、用所给单词的适当形式填空 1. As time (go) on, the old custom gradually disappeared. 2. With the invention of the printing press, books became more (access) to the general public. 3. The school allows students (use) their tablets in class for research. 4. Reading (be) a valuable source of knowledge for centuries. 5. Technology plays an important role in (shape) modern society. went accessible to use has been shaping Make a post about the history of the book. Basic homework Practical homework Read the passage aloud. Make a vlog about the Chinese printing. Extended homework null 92265.68 $