Unit 5 Reading and Thinking （ppt课件）(001)-2023新人教版（2019）《高中英语》必修第一册.pptx

1、Unit 5Language around the World Explore the Chinese writing system 张 亚 楠张 亚 楠In this class,you will1.find out the development of the Chinese writing system and the connection between written Chinese and Chinese culture;2.learn about reading skill:scanning;3.build up confidence in Chinese culture.Lea

2、rning Objectives:Warm up Do you like Chinese calligraphy?And how many types of calligraphy do you know?Chinese calligraphy has become an important part of Chinese culture.Regular script 楷书楷书 Official script 隶隶书书 Seal script 篆书篆书 Running script 行书行书 Cursive script 草书草书 Pre-reading口口水水日日力力田田火火月月山山pict

3、ure-based symbolssimplified Chinese characters基于图像的符号汉字What can you see in the picture?JiaguwenboneshellThey are symbols carved on animal bones and shells.Maybe they are the earliest Chinese characters.Predict：What the text will be about?Chinese writing systemthe past connectionTopic Focus the prese

4、nt There are two parts in this title.1.the development of Chinese writing system;2.the connection from the past to the present.While-readingTopic Chinese writing systemStep1 Whats the development of Chinese writing system?China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the

5、 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.Task 1:Skim to find the main ideas of each paragraph.2.Underline key words or topic sentences.3.Pay attention

6、 to conjunction：butPara.1：The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has survived.文明；文化因素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 ancie

7、nt Chinese people.Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in todays hanzi.Para.2:Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning.By the Shang Dynasty(around 1600-1046 BCE),these symbols had become a well-developed writing system.Over the years,the system developed into different

8、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 Qin Dynasty(221-207 BCE).Para.3:The writing system became well-developed and later developed into different forms.Emperor Qinshihu

9、ang 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 s

10、till communicate in writing.Para.4:The writing system began to develop in one direction.Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past.People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.The high rega

11、rd 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:Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its past and has become an art form.方式；方法Today,the Chinese writ

12、ing system is an important part of Chinese culure.As China plays a greater role in global affairs,an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language.Para.6:The Chinese language is helping to spread Chinas culture and hi

13、story to the world.欣赏；感激introductionthe developmentthe importance Part 1:_Part 2:_Part 3:_Para.1Para.2-4Para.5-6The Chinese writing systemTip:Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information,such as dates or numbers.Task 2：Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe

14、 a time.Time orderAt the beginning1.It was a _ language.2.It dates back several thousand years to the use of _.3._ are carved on _.The Shang Dynasty1.The symbols had become_.2.Over the years,the system developed into _,leading to many varieties of _.the Qin Dynasty1.Qinshihuang _ 7 states into _.2.I

15、t was important in uniting _.today1.It connects _ with _.2.An increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate _.picture-basedlongguSymbolsanimal bones and shellswell-developeddifferent formsdialects and charactersunitedone directionChinese people and culturethe pastthe presen

16、tChinas culture Task 3:Write down what happened at each important time.Step2 Whats the connection in the text?Focus connectionthe pastthe present1.That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.(Para.4)2.Written Chinese has also become an important means by whi

17、ch Chinas present is connected with its past.(Para.5)3.The high regard for the Chinese writing system as an art form,known as Chinese calligraphy,which has become an important part of Chinese culture.(Para.5)4.The Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture.As China plays a

18、greater role in global affairs.(Para.6)connect _ with _connect _ with _connect _ with _connect _ with _peopleculturethe pastthe presentlanguageartChinaworldTask 4:Look at these sentences and think about the connection.Post-readingThe Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive.Do you know any other factors?papergovernmenteducationopen mindfactorsHomework：1.Retell the text about the Chinese writing system and connection between the past and the present.2.Finish the Activity 5 and Activity 6 on Page 63.Thank you