1、Unit5 Languages around the worldReading and Thinking(p62)Teaching objectivesBy the end of the class,you will be able to:apply prediction and scanning strategies for main ideas in reading.010203identify the main structure of the passage and talk about a topic through time line.04get familiar with the
2、 development history of the Chinese characters writing system.use some important words and phrases to describe the development of Chinese writing system 1.Can you recognize the following symbols?马鱼 鹿 牛人大子止picture-based simplified Chinese Lead in 2.What do we call this writing art form?Chinese callig
3、raphy /klgrf/3.Do you know how Chinese characters develop?Lead inWhile-readingThe Chinese Writing System:connecting the past and the presentActivity 1 Predict what will talk about in this passage.Make predictionsLook at the titles and pictures and think about the content before reading.Topic Focus D
4、ivide the text into TWO parts and find the main idea of each part.Part1(Para.1)Part3(Para.2-6)Topic Development&Importance Whats the writing style?A.Narration(叙述文叙述文)B.Description(描述文描述文)C.Exposition(说明说明文文)The Chinese Writing SystemActivity 2 Skimming for main ideas.China is widely known for its an
5、cient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times,despite the many ups and downs in its history.There are many reasons why this has been possible,but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.Part1(Para.1)Topic Part1(Para.1)Topic ancient civilisationpasse
6、d down/survivedWhy can Chinese ancient civilisation pass down?The Qin DynastyOver the yearsBy the Shang DynastyAt the beginningActivity 3 Scanning for details 1.Scan the text to find the words or phrases that describe a time.(from para2-para6)Even today2.What happened at each of the important times?
7、In modern timesToday At the beginning,written Chinese was a picture-based language.It dates back several thousand years to the use of longguanimal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people.some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in todays hanzi.By the Shang Dynast
8、y(around 16001046 BCE),these symbols had become a well-developed writing system.Over the years,the system developed into different forms,as it was a time when people were divided geographically,leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.This,however,changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the
9、 Qin Dynasty(221-207 BCE).picture-based2.What happened at each of the important times?picture-based language;longgua well-developed writing systemmany varieties of dialects and charactersdifferent formsPart 2Part 2（para.2-6para.2-6）Development and importance Development and importance Emperor Qinshi
10、huang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.Even today,no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak,they can all
11、 still communicate in writing.2.What happened at each of the important times?in one unified directionQin Dynastycommunicate in writingPeople in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the dev
12、elopment of Chinese characters as an art form,known as Chinese calligraphy.read classic worksToday,the Chinese Writing System is still an important part of Chinese culture.As China plays a greater role in global affairs,an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China
13、s culture and history through this amazing language.2.What happened at each of the important times?An important part of Chinese cultureActivity 4:Summarythousand years agoBy the Shang DynastyOver theyearsIn the Qin DynastyPicture-based symbols A well-developed writing systemDifferent forms Began to
14、develop in one directionAn important part of cultureTodayWhat other functions does the Chinese writing system have?Give the evidence.Activity 5:Reading for details1.That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.2.The high regard for the Chinese writing system
15、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 3.As China plays a greater role in global affairs,an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and histo
16、ry through this amazing language.Connect people with cultureConnect characters/language with art Connect China with the world FunctionsActivity 6:Focusing on the function connect the past and the present connect people with culture connect characters/language with art connect China with the world Th
17、e“connecting”function of the Chinese writing system development importanceHow How WhyWhywhat what topic Make a speech on the opening ceremony of the Festival of Chinese Characters in your school to call on students to make the Chinese writing system known to more people.Your speech should include:1.
18、A topic;2.The development,function and importance of the Chinese writing system;3.A conclusion.PresentationOne possible version by a studentDear fellow students，Why can Chinese civilization continue all the way through into modern times?The Chinese writing system have made a great difference in the
19、procedure.So the topic of our Festival is“Appreciate the Importance of Chinese Character”.First of all,the Chinese writing system is of great importance in connecting the past and the present.It began as symbols carved on longgu several thousand years ago,some of which can still be seen in todays ha
20、nzi.用问题激发学生兴趣，并引出演讲主题，非限制性定语从句，增加句式多样性 It is also a very important means of connecting the people and culture.In the Qin Dynasty,it developed in one direction.So,even today,people still can communicate with each other.Besides,it can also connect characters with art,for Chinese characters have develo
21、ped into an important art form-Chinese Calligraphy.Whats more,it even connects China and the world.Many foreign students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through it.统一连词的运用，增强文章的逻辑性As a Chinese,Im really proud of the amazing Chinese writing system.It is a great achievement for
22、us to write Chinese characters well.Its really an honor for us to do something to help develop it better.And it is our duty to introduce the system clearly to the world.Thats all.Thank you!排比句式，渲染演讲氛围Chinese calligraphy has developed along with Chinas _.It is difficult to say when exactly calligraph
23、y 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 by a brush.civilisationcarvingsystemsystem carving means dates back classic civilisationComplete the passage with the correct words and phrases bel
24、ow.n.方式；方方式；方法；途径法；途径adj.传统的；最优秀的；典型的传统的；最优秀的；典型的n.符号；象征符号；象征n.骨头；骨头；骨骨(质质)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 that character of the“man behind the brush”.Today,anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practicing the _ art of Chinese calligraphy.system carving means dates back classic civilisationdates backclassicmeans公元公元Home-work Summary .Write down the summary of the development of chinese writing system.Thank you!
