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Explore the Chinese writing system
Reading and Thinking
Words Review
system
despite
ups and downs
factor
based
base
date back (to…)
bone
shell
n. 体系；制度；系统
prep. 即使；尽管
浮沉；兴衰；荣辱
n. 因素；要素
adj. 以(某事)为基础的；以……
为重要部分(或特征)的
v. 以……为据点;以……为基础
n. 底部；根据
追溯到
n. 骨头；骨(质)
n. 壳；壳状物
Read after the tape and speak out the Chinese immediately.
Words Review
n. 符号；象征
vt.&vi. 雕刻
n. 王朝；朝代
n. (植物、语言等的)变体;异体;多样化
adj. 主要的；重要的；大的
n. 主修课程；主修学生
vi. 主修；专门研究
不论……；不管……
n. 地方话；方言
n. 方式；方法；途径
symbol
carve
dynasty
variety
major
no matter where,
who, what, etc
dialect
means
Words Review
classic
regard
character
calligraphy
global
affair
appreciate
specific
CE
adj. 传统的；最优秀的；典型的
n. 经典作品；名著
n. 尊重；关注
v. 把……视为；看待
n. 文字；符号；角色；品质；特点
n. 书法；书法艺术
adj. 全球的；全世界的
n. 公共事务；事件；关系
vt. 欣赏；重视；感激；领会
vi. 增值
adj. 特定的；明确的；具体的
(Common Era) 公元
even strokes（一笔；一划） and beauty of pictograph
笔画均匀，有象形文字之美
Seal script 篆书
/skr pt/
/str k/
/ p kt ɡrɑ f/
short, wide, symmetrical (对称); stretch right and left
(短，扁，对称，左右分展)
Official script 隶书
/s metr kl/
link strokes into short form (连笔画);
more flexible, random, lively and dynamic (更灵活随意，活泼及动感)
Cursive script (Caoshu) 草书
/ k s v/
clear and strong, upright and foursquare
(清晰有力，方正严整)
Standard script 楷书
/ f skwe (r)/
combine the merits of cursive script and standard script, clear and lively (兼具草书和楷书优点，清晰又活泼)
Running script (Xingshu) 行书
How many types of calligraphy do you know
calligraphy
Seal script
篆书
隶书
Official script
草书
Cursive script
行书
Running script
楷书
Standard script
/skr pt/
/ k s v/
How do the Chinese characters develop
/ k r kt r/
Video Time
carved on animal bones&shells
Let’s guess
characters
Oracle bone inscriptions
They are symbols carved on animal shells or bones.
Ancient Chinese people created them as early as over 3000 years ago.
bone
shell
Lead in
Can you recognize the following symbols
口
水
日
力
田
火
月
山
picture-based symbols
simplified Chinese characters
基于图像的符号
简体字
Let’s guess
More and more foreigners begin to learn Chinese calligraphy.
Lead in
What is the oldest continuous writing system in the world
The Chinese Writing System:
Connecting the Past and the Present
The text may be about the _________________________ and its history from _______ to ____________.
topic
focus
Chinese writing system
the past
the present
Prediction
According to the title, can you guess how the text is organized
Chinese writing system
connect
the past
the present
The text is organized in ______ order.
time
What’s the writing style of the text
Narration 记叙文
B. Argument 议论文
C. Exposition 说明文
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
The Chinese writing system
a brief introduction
the history
the importance
Chinese civilisation
a picture-based language
developed into different forms
help to spread China’s culture and history
connects China’s present with its past
developed in one direction
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
Reading for main idea
Read the text quickly, circle or underline the key words or phrases or the topic sentences of each paragraph. Pay special attention to transition words like “but”.
Reading for main idea
Reading for main idea
Read for details
Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Then write down or underline what happened at each of those important times.
The Chinese civilisation still continues.
Longgu appeared.
the writing system
the past
the present
one of the reasons why Chinese civilization goes on to today
P2
P3
P4
at the beginning
in the Shang Dynasty
in the Qin Dynasty
P5
connecting
P6
Structure
the past with the present
help to spread China’s culture
and history
the writing system
the past
the present
one of the reasons why Chinese civilization goes on to today
P2
P3
P4
at the beginning
in the Shang Dynasty
in the Qin Dynasty
P5
P6
connecting
the past with the present
help to spread China’s culture and history
a picture-based
language
dates back …years
carved symbols on animal bones&shells
a well-developed writing system
in different forms
people were divided geographically
varieties of dialects&characters
develop in one
unified direction
...united the seven major states
Scanning
？
the writing system
the past
the present
one of the reasons why Chinese civilization goes on to today
P2
P3
P4
at the beginning
in the Shang Dynasty
in the Qin Dynasty
P5
P6
connecting
the past with the present
...of great importance
unit the Chinese people and culture
an important means
an important part
an art form for Chinese characters: calligraphy
still an important part
play a greater role in global affairs
appreciate China’s culture and history
Scanning
At the
beginning
Written Chinese was a _____________________.
picture-based language
Write down what happened at each of those important times.
Reading for specific information
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Symbols became a ____________________ writing system.
well-developed
Reading for specific information
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
Reading for specific information
The system developed into __________________.
different forms
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
Reading for specific information
The Qin Dynasty
Chinese writing system began to _______________________.
develop in one direction
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
Reading for specific information
The Qin Dynasty
Even today
Chinese people can all still ________________ in writing.
communicate
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
Reading for specific information
The Qin Dynasty
Even today
In modern times
Today
Chinese writing system is still an _____________________________.
important part of Chinese culture
马
Read for reflection
Scan the text again to find sentences explaining how the Chinese writing system is related to Chinese culture.
What does the sentence tell us
What’s the purpose of this sentence
It tells us the Chinese writing system contributes to the survival of Chinese culture.
To introduce the topic of the text---The Chinese writing system: Connecting the past and the present.
What expressions about “important” are mentioned in the text
What does each “importance” refer to
That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. (Para. 4)
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. (Para. 5)
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)
…the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role in global affairs…(Para. 6)
connect _____________ with ____________
connect _____________ with ____________
connect _____________ with ____________
connect _____________ with ____________
people
culture
the past
the present
language
art
China
world
What aspects have been connected by written Chinese
Read for reflection
Scan the text again to find sentences explaining how the Chinese writing system is related to Chinese culture.
What does the sentence tell us
It shows the importance of the Chinese witing system in the past.
What do the two sentences tell us
It shows the importance of the Chinese writing system at present.
All the sentences support the title of the text.
Read for reflection
How does the Chinese writing system connect China and the
rest of the world
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 Chinese.
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.
Post reading
5. Complete the passage with the correct words and phrase below.
Chinese calligraphy has developed along with China’s _____________. 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 (202 BC-220 AD). Soon after that, the idea developed that calligraphy was not only a beautiful art form but also a ____________of showing the character of the “man behind the brush”. Today, anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practising the ____________ art of Chinese calligraphy.
system carving means dates back classic civilisation
carving
civilisation
system
dates back
means
classic
1 Many Chinese characters symbolise their meanings, 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.
3 A unified writing system is considered to be an important part of civilised society.
4 Learning Chinese calligraphy will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture.
symbol
based
civilisation
appreciate
Post reading
6. Guess the meaning of the underlined words in the sentences. Then look in the text for the words they are related to.
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
3. 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
the continuous development of China's agriculture,
a relatively powerful government,
an open mind to embrace different cultures
education
Thinking
Video Time
What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text
The author intends to raise our awareness of the importance of written Chinese and take pride in Chinese language and culture.
Thinking
And do remember:
Among the so many countries and cultures, we should cherish (珍惜)our own cultures, because they’re our roots and beliefs. We should keep our roots in our hearts and soul and make our civilization better known.
We can reach a conclusion:
one of the main factors that affect Chinese civilization is ______________________________________________.
the Chinese writing system
The Chinese Writing system
Connects _________________________
Connects _________________________
Connects _________________________
Connects _________________________
the past and the present
people and culture
language and art
China and world
Post-reading
Cherish our culture.
Take pride in our culture.
As teenagers, what can we do to help to preserve , inherit (传承) and spread the Chinese characters
Improve our Chinese and English to guarantee smooth communication;
Have a good knowledge of Chinese culture and learn some traditional arts when interested;
Introduce Chinese art including Chinese calligraphy to foreigners if possible ;
To be a volunteer Chinese teacher for foreigners...
Discussion
Show Time!
How do you think to make Chinese characters more popular and spread this culture all over the world
(One group must give at least 3 suggestions.)
Reference
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(展览)
goverment/national diplomacy(国家外交)
Suppose you have a chance to make a speech on ECOSOC Youth Forum(联合国青年论坛) to call on everyone to do something to develop Chinese writing system. Please prepare your speech.
Your speech should include:
1. opinion;
2. supporting facts(its development,values, functions; actions...)
3. conclusion.
Homework
Good morning! Ladies and gentlemen:
My name is..., and I'm from China. It is a great honour to make a speech here. Chinese writing system, as one symbol of Chinese culture, has been accepted by more people from other countries. So today I want to say what we should do to develop Chinese writing system.
Firstly, let me tell you why we should learn it.__________________________________(long history, development, functions, China's position ...) Next, to develop Chinese writing system, what can we do？On one hand,________________________________. On the other hand,____________________________.(actions)
All in all, I'd like to ask all of you to take action today, make it stronger!
Thank you all for listening!
Presentation for reference:
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Language points
1. is known for 2. be known as
3. all the way through into 4. ups and downs
5. date back 6. well-developed writing system
7. it was a time when 8. lead to
9. varities of 10. by....means/in a ...way
11. be of great importance 12. unite into
13. high regard 14. play a great role in
15. an increasing number of 16. amazing language
17. at the beginning 18. no matter where
19. global affairs
20. I would appreciate it if you can take my
suggestions into consideration.
因....出名
作为....出名
一直延续到
兴衰
追溯到
成熟的书写体系
曾经有段时间。。
导致；通向
各种各样的
以....方式
非常重要
把...结合
高度认可
扮演一个重要角色
许多
神奇的语言
一开始
无论何地
全球事务
如果你可以考虑我的建议，我将不胜感激。
Thanks ！

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