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THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
B1U5 Languages around the world
Reading and Thinking
At the end of the class, you will be :
1. outlien the structure and sort out the development of Chinese writing system.
2. explore the importance of Chinese writng system in Chinese civilization.
3. voice ideas and enhance the confidence in Chinese culture.
Learning Objectives
Can you recognize the following characters
口
水
日
力
田
火
月
山
picture-based symbols
基于图像的符号
Lead-in
The text may be about the _________________________ and its history from _______ to ____________.
Chinese writing system
the past
the present
Prediction
Read for main idea of each paragraph
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 6
One of the main reasons why Chinese civilization has continued all the way through into modern times has been the Chinese writing system.
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language.
By the Shang Dynasty, the written system became well-developed.
The written system became unified.
Today the Chinese language is helping to spread China’s culture and history.
Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past.
Reading for structure
Read for main idea of each paragraph
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 6
One of the main reasons why Chinese civilization has continued all the way through into modern times has been the Chinese writing system.
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language.
By the Shang Dynasty, the written system became well-developed.
The written system became unified.
Today the Chinese language is helping to spread China’s culture and history.
Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past.
Reading for structure
Topic
development
importance
A. A narrative
B. An expository
C. An argumentation
D. A news report
What is the text
Reading for genre
How is the text organized/developed
It is developed by the order of time.
At the beginning
Picture-based symbols
Ancient Chinese used the longgu and shells.
Some of the the ancient symbols can still be seen in today’s hanzi.
By the Shang Dynasty
These symbols had become a well-developed writing system.
Over the years
The system developed into different forms.
It was a time when people were divided geographically.
varieties dialects and characters
Reading for timeline
Qin Dynasty
Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country.
Today
Chinese people can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.
No matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.
In modern times
Reading for importance
Emperor Qinshihuang 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 still communicate in writing.
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. People in modem 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 development of Chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.
Today, 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’s culture and history through this amazing language
1.underline some expressions about importance
Reading for importance
Emperor Qinshihuang 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 still communicate in writing.
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. People in modem 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 development of Chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.
Today, 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’s culture and history through this amazing language
1. underline some expressions about importance
Reading for importance
Emperor Qinshihuang 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 still communicate in writing.
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. People in modem 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 development of Chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.
Today, 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’s culture and history through this amazing language
2. What else does the Chinese writing system connect
people
culture
present
past
Chinese characters
art form
China
the world
Hello, everyone! It’s a great honor for me to intorduce the chinese writing system.
To begin with, I want to show you the development of Chinese writing system. _______________________________
______________________________________________________
What’s more, the Chinese writing system is so important becasue it connect ____________________________________
In my opinion, _______________________________________
Voice your idea
As teenagers, what can we do to help the Chinese writing system survive longer
Critical Thinking
Cherish
honor
appreciate
respect
admire
cheer for
treasure
enjoy
recommend
spread
be widely known for
be known as/ all the way
despite + n=in spite of + n
ups and downs
be based on/upon
date back to/from
lead to
varieties of=a variety of
be of great importance
=be important
no matter where=wherever
classic works
high regard
play a greater role/part in
global affairs
an increasing number of
因…而广为人知
被称为/ 自始至终
尽管
沉浮；盛衰；高低
根据，以……为基础
追溯到
导致
各种各样的
非常重要
无论哪里
经典作品
高度尊重
发挥更大的作用
全球事务
越来越多的
1.There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.
其存续的原因有很多，但主要原因是汉字的书写体系。
2.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.
在随后的年代里，这一体系发展成不同的形式，这是由于当时中国人居住地域的分隔，从而导致不同方言和汉字变体的产生。
3.Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
秦始皇统一七个诸侯国后，在这个统一的国家里，汉字开始朝着一个方向发展。
1. China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history.
2. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu—animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people.
3. Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past.
4. People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.
5. The high regard 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.
1. China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history.
尽管历史跌宕起伏，中国因其古代文明一直延续至今而闻名于世。
2. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu—animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people.
它可以追溯到数千年前使用龙骨的时期——中国古代人在这些骨头和壳上刻画简单的符号。
3. Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past.
汉字也成为连接中国过去与现在的一个重要媒介。
4. People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.
5. The high regard 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.
中国人对其书法体系推崇备至，这体现在汉字发展成为一种艺术形式——书法，书法已经成为中国文化的一个重要组成部分。
现在中国人可以阅读古代中国人撰写的经典作品。

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