1、Unit5Unit5Languages Around the Languages Around the WorldWorldReadingReadingThe Chinese Writing SystemThe Chinese Writing System01 To master the reading skills,such as skimming、scanning and careful reading.02 To know the main idea of the passage and master the article structure.03 To strengthen nati
2、onal confidence and pride.Learning objectivesCan you recognize the following symbols?口口日日 水水力力田田火火 月月 山山Lead in Lead in Video Time BrainstormThe text may be about the Chinese writing system and its history from ancient times to the present day.Lets watch a video to learn about how Chinese characters
3、 develop01 Skimming 01 Skimming Whats the main idea of this passage?A.The writing system of Shang Dynasty.B.The history of the Chinese language.C.The differences between old Chinese and modern Chinese.D.The wide use of Chinese all over the world.Whats the style of the text?A.NarrationB.Exposition.C.
4、ArguementationWhats the main idea of each paragragh?Para.1Para.2Para.3Para.4Para.5Para.6Today,the Chinese language is helping to sprade Chinas culture and history.At the beginning,written Chinese was a picture-based language.Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its past,and has become an art
5、 form.Chinese writing system became well-developed and developed into different forms.One main factor of the ancient Chinese civilisation is the Chinese writing system.The writing system began to develop in one direction.01 Skimming Part1 TopicPart2 History developmentPart3 ImportanceScan the text t
6、o find the words and phrases that describe a time.02 Scanning Find out the key words!Time What happenedAt the beginingBy the Shang DynastyOver the yearsThe Qin DynastyEven todayIn modern timesTodayWhat happened at each period?A picture-based language,longguA well-developed writing systemDifferent fo
7、rms In one unified direction Communicate in writing Read classic worksA vital part of Chinese culture Development03 Detailed reading Para.2-4Para.2-4 03 Detailed reading Para.4-6Para.4-6What does the Chinese writing system connect according to the passage?Connectconnect the past and the presentconne
8、ct people and cultureconnect language with artconnect China with the worldFunctionRetell the short history of Chinese writing system based on the timeline.At thebeginningBy the Shang DynastyOver the yearsIn the Qin DynastyIn the modern timesTodayWhat happened/EventTimeDiscuss Can you make a list of the Chinese cultural symbols besides Chinese writing?Chinese KungfuConficiousTraditional Chinese medicineChinese porcelainHomework Choose a your favorite Chinese culture and make a handwritten report about it.Thanks for your listening
