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Unit 5 Languages Around the World
Reading and Thinking
Read a text about the Internet and gather information;
Predict the main idea of this passage accroding to the title and the picture;
Summarize the structure of this passage and main idea of each paragraph
Learning objectives
01
Lead-in
01
甲骨文
秦朝统一文字
象形字
sort out the information of the development of Chinese writing system;
discuss and find out its importance and functions by using some reading skills, such as skimming and scanning;
guide students to understand the connection between the Chinese characters and the inheritance of Chinese culture and express their pride in Chinese culture.
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm
Timeline (Para 2--4)
the Chinese writing system
at the beginning
Para 2
by the Shang Dynasty
Para 3
over the years
Para 3
in the Qin Dynasty
Para 3-4
today
Para 4
a well-developed writing system
pictured-based
language
different forms
unified- -began to develop in one direction
still communicate in writing
What happened at each period of time
Thus, the Chinese writing system can connect the ________ and the __________ .
The Chinese writing system has played an important role in the development of our Chinese culture.
past
present
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm
The past
The present
connect
Chinese people in modern times can read and understand classic works from ancient times.
Part3(Para.5-6) Importance
Careful reading
Careful reading
how
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm
The text may be about the _________________________ and its history from _______ to ____________.
topic
focus
Chinese writing system
the past
the present
Prediction
The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times.
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language.
Chinese writing system became well-developed and developed into different forms.
Today, the Chinese language is helping to appreciate China’s culture and history.
Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past, and has become an art form.
Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
1
2
3
4
5
6
A
B
C
D
E
F
Skimming for main ideas
Read for structure
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Part 1: _______
Para.1
Part 2: _______
Para. 2-4
Part 3: _______
Para. 5-6
Topic
Development
Importance
general
general
specific
2.Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.
Scanning is looking at the
text quickly to find specific
information,
such as dates
or numbers.
Style
What’s the writing style of the text
Narration (记叙文)
Argumentation (议论文)
Exposition (说明文)
Description (描写文)
To tell a story
To describe sb./sth.
To convince sb. of one’s views
To explain sth.
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Para.6
topic
history
and
development
importance
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Time What happened
modern times The Chinese civilisation still .
at the beginning was a picture-based language.
Longgu appeared.
by the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE) Symbols carved on longgu had become a
writing system.
dates back several thousand years
Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Then figure out what happened at each of those important times.
continues
Written Chinese
well-developed
The past
The present
connect
Chinese people in modern times can read and understand classic works from ancient times.
Part3(Para.5-6) Importance
Careful reading
Careful reading
how
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm
What is the text mainly about
The history and development
Of Chinese writing system.
How is the text organized
The text is organized in ______
order.
time
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm
① That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
people
culture
connects
这里
哪里
咁好
巷口
螳螂
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm
Post-reading
Complete the passage with the correct words & phrase below.
system carving means dates back classic civilization
Chinese calligraphy has developed along with Chinese . It is difficult to say when exactly calligraphy 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 with a brush. It is believed that Chinese calligraphy to at least the Han dynasty. Soon after that, the idea developed that calligraphy was not only a beautiful art form, but also a of showing the characters of the “man behind a brush”. Today, anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practicing the art of Chinese calligraphy.
civilization
carving
system
dates back
means
classic
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm
2.Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.
Scanning is looking at the
text quickly to find specific
information,
such as dates
or numbers.
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
Reading for specific information
The Qin Dynasty
People can read the ____________ written in ancient times, and regard __________________ as an art form.
Chinese calligraphy
classic works
Even today
In modern times
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
In the Qin Dynasty
In the modern times
Today
Written Chinese is a
________
language.
Symbols became a
______
_______ writing system.
well-
picture-based
The system developed into
______________.
different
Chinese writing system began to
__________________.
develop in one direction
People read __________written by Chinese in ancient time, and regard ________
as an art form.
Chinese
Chinese writing is an important part of ______________.
Chinese
classic works
Even today
developed
forms
culture
calligraphy
Chinese people can all still ________ in writing
communicate
past
present
3. Scan the text to find what happened at each of those times.
Read the text again and discuss the questions.
How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects
How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past
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
Thinking
How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects
How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past
It allowed Chinese people, no matter where they lived or what dialect they had, to communicate with each other.
Chinese people today can read and understand classic works from ancient times.
Thinking
Have you ever seen these words Can you figure out their meanings
1、yyds：永远的神。
2、u1s1：有一说一。
3、xswl：笑死我了。
4、drl： 打扰了。
5、nsdd：你说得对。
6、zqsg：真情实感。
7、pyq： 朋友圈。
8、dddd：懂的都懂。
Post-reading
Use new media(媒体)
practice calligraphy more
expand the teaching of Chinese as a foreign language(对外汉语教学)
hold culture exhibition
government/national diplomacy
Guess the meaning of the underlined word in the sentences. Then look in the text for the words they are related to.
1. Many Chinese characters symbolize their meaning, unlike English words which are spelt out according to how they sound.
2. The basic forms of the English writing system are known as letters.
symbol + ize v. 象征，代表
symbol n. 符号；象征
adj. 基础的，基本的，根本的
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