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Explore The Chinese Writing Systerm
U5 Reading and Thinking
雨
picture-based symbols(象形符号)
山
水
火
simplified Chinese characters(简体字)
人
羊
Do you know the meaning
Chinese characters
We can still read what words which were written even thousands years ago.
Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about.
Topic
Focus
The history/ development
01
please find the main idea of each paragraph
The Chinese writing system is one of the factors why Chinese civilization has continued all the way through into modern times.
02
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture－based language.
03
By the Shang Dynasty, the symbols had become a well-developed writing system and later developed into different forms.
04
The Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction under Emperor Qinshihuang.
05
Written Chinese connects China's present with its past, and has become an art form.
06
Today, the Chinese language is helping to sprade China's culture and history.
Topic Sentence
Topic sentence usually appears in the first and last sentence of the paragraph.
Read and think: What’s the function of this para
China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, despitethe 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.
Read and think: What’s the function of this para
China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, despitethe 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.
Lead into the topic
How is this part organized
The text is organized in ______ order.
Main idea of this part: ____________ of the Chinese writing system
time
development
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu—animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today’s hanzi.
thousands years ago (at the beginning) -- picture-based language carved on animal bones or shells
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 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).
Shang Dynasty -- a well-develop system but into different form (divided geographically)
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.
Qin Dynasty -- developed in one direction
The Qin Dynasty
Over the years
By the Shang Dynasty
At the beginning
Even today
a picture-based language ;
longgu
a well-developed writing system
different forms
in one unified direction
communicate in writing
... 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 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 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 inglobal affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history through this amazing language.
Can you find a word showing writer’s attitude
importance/ function
importance/ function
(P4 L2) That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
connects people and culture
(P5 L3) 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.
connects language with art
(P5 L1) Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past.
connects the past and the present
(P6 L1) 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.
connects China with the world
choose the right answer
What was a major problem with the Chinese writing system before the Qin Dynasty
A. It was only a picture-based language and was not well-developed.
B. It was too simple to express complex ideas.
C. It had developed into different forms in different areas.
D. It was carved on animal bones which were difficult to carry.
2. What can we infer about Emperor Qinshihuang's unification of the writing system
A. It forced people to give up their local dialects entirely.
B. It was primarily aimed at promoting calligraphy as an art form.
C. It played a key role in forming a unified national identity.
D. It made the Chinese writing system picture-based again.
choose the right answer
3. According to the text, which of the following is a proof of the Chinese people's high respect for their writing system
A. The fact that international students are now learning Chinese.
B. The continuous use of animal bones and shells for writing.
C. The evolution of writing into a form of art called calligraphy.
D. The ability to read ancient works in their original form.
4. What is the main purpose of this passage
A. To narrate a story about the history of China.
B. To argue for the superiority of the Chinese writing system.
C. To describe the beauty of Chinese calligraphy in detail.
D. To explain the role of the writing system in Chinese culture.
Expository 说明文
Narration 记叙文
Argumentation 议论文
Description 描述文
Sum up the text
Development
Importance
Introduction
To introduce the topic: ___________________.
the Chinese writing system
a picture-based language
a well-developed writing system
different forms
in one unified direction
connect the past & present
Several thousand years ago
Shang Dynasty
over the year
Qin Dynasty
even todya
connect people and culture
connect language and art
connect China and the world
Thinking and discussing
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
Since Chinese is spoken by more and more people, do you think Chinese language might become a global language like English in the future Why
Thinking and discussing
Thanks!
Unit 5 reading and thinking

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