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(共19张PPT)
Unit 5 Languages Around the World
Reading and thinking
Learning Objectives
In this class, you will
sort out the development history of Chinese writing system;
analyze the role the Chinese writing system plays in Chinese culture.
infer other factors contributing to the continuation of the Chinese
writing system and predict the future development of it.
鹿
鱼
马
鸟
Guessing Game
Can you recognise the following symbols（符号）
马
鱼
鹿
牛
simplified （简化了的）
Chinese characters
It dates back to nearly 3,600 years ago.
They were usually carved (雕刻)on animal bones or shells(贝壳).
picture-based symbols
基于图像的符号
Lead-in
Look at the title and picture and predict what the text is mainly about.
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
I think the text is mainly about the history of the Chinese writing system.
Connect: v. 连接
用法： connect … with/ and/ to…
把……和……连接起来
Pre-Reading
The text maybe talk about the ____________________ and its _______ from __________ to ____________.
The Chinese Writing System:
connecting the past and the present
What is this passage mainly about
Make predictions:
Look at the titles and pictures and think about the content .
Topic
Focus
Chinese writing system
history
the past
the present
Pre-reading: Prediction
Fast reading
Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
B. The Chinese writing system is one of the factors why Chinese civilization has continued all the way through into modern times.
C. Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning.
A. The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms.
Fast reading
Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para 4
Para 5
Para 6
D. The writing system began to develop in one direction.
E. The Chinese language is helping to spread China's culture and history to the world.
F. Written Chinese connects China's present with its past, and has become an art form.
Activity2：Skimming for main ideas
The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has continued all the way through into modern times.
Written Chinese was a pictured-based language at the beginning.
The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms.
The writing system began to develop in one direction.
Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past, and has become an art form.
The Chinese language is helping to spread China’s culture and history to the world.
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
Para 4
Para 5
Para 6
order(顺序)
time
Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.
Find out the key words!
Careful reading
The main reason 1._______ China’s ancient civilisation 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，which 2.________(date) back several thousand years to longgu. Symbols 3.____________(crave) on animal bones and shells by ancient Chinese people. Over the years，there was 4.________ time when the Chinese people were divided geographically, 5.________ (lead) to many varieties of dialects and characters.
why
dates
were carved
a
leading
Activity 4: Summary
Emperor Qinshihuang united he seven major states into one unified country, making the Chinese writing system begin to develop 6.______ one direction. It was of great 7.____________(important) in uniting the Chinese people and culture. People in modern times can read the classic 8._______(work) written by Chinese in ancient times. Nowadays，Chinese calligraphy has become an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role in 9._______(globe) affairs，a large number of international students are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history through this 10.__________(amaze) language.
in
importance
works
global
amazing
Discussion
1．According to the writer，the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive.What do you think are some of the other factors？(Creative thinking)
paper
art
food
education
agriculture
powerful government
Activity 5: Post-Reading
Post-reading: Brainstorming
Apart from the Chinese writing system, what aspects of Chinese culture can you think of
Post-reading
Protecting Chinese culture
Protecting our belief (信仰)
Protecting our own identity (身份)
Post-reading: Discussion
As Chinese people, what can we do to protect and spread our Chinese culture
It is of great importance to...
It would be a good idea if...
It would be helpful to...
I suggest that we should...
From my point of view, / I think ...
It would certainly help if...
By the Shang Dynasty
At the beginning
The development of the Chinese writing system
Today
the Qin Dynasty
Over the years
a ________
________
language.
a _____________ writing system
developed into ______
________
began to develop __
_________
a means of communication and an ____ form
picture- based
well-developed
different
forms
art
Summary
in
one direction
Homework
Writing:
假如你是李华，你的外国朋友Jack对中国文化很感兴趣，请写一封信介绍中国汉字。
要求：1. 内容包括：汉字的发展历程，地位和重要意义；
2. 字数不少于80字。
Thank you!

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