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Unit 5
Languages Around the World
Reading and Thinking
The Chinese writing system
have a better understanding of the development of Chinese writing system and its importance;
learn the functions of the Chinese writing system;
Enhance[ n h ns] national confidence and pride.
Learning objectives
In this class, you will
（增强）
Jiaguwen
Some symbols were carved on animal shells or bones.
Maybe they are the earliest Chinese characters.
Lead in
雨
火
山
水
picture-based symbols(象形文字)
simplified Chinese characters(简体字)
Lead in: guessing game
How did picture-based symbols develop into simplified Chinese characters
Prediction
topic
focus
the Chinese writing system
connecting the past and the present
The text may talk about Chinese writing system and its
.
development/history
While-reading: Skimming for the main idea of each paragraph.
A. The Chinese writing system is one of the factors why Chinese civilization has continued all the way through into modern times.
Para 2
Para 3
Para 1
Para 5
Para 6
Para 4
D. Written Chinese was a pictured-based language at the beginning.
B. The Chinese language is helping to spread China’s culture and history to the world.
E. The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms.
C. Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past, and has become an art form.
F. The writing system began to develop in one direction.
Tip:
You can find main ideas by first taking a quick look at the key words and topic sentences.
Structure :
Chinese writing system is one of the_ _ _____of Chinese civilisation that has survived.
the of the
Chinese writing system
the of Chinese writing system
Part 1:Para._____
1
Part 2 :Para._____
2-4
Part 3 :Para._____
5-6
development
importance
factors
How does the Chinese writing system develop
1.Scan Para.2-4 to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Then write down what happened at each of these times.
Careful reading
Scan for details
The text is organized in ______ order.
②
③
④
time
By the Shang Dynasty
At the beginning
Today
The Qin Dynasty
Over the years
What happened at each of those times
Careful reading
At the beginning
Written Chinese was a ____________ language carved on ______ and ______.
picture- based
animal bones
shells
At the beginning
Symbols became a _____________ writing system.
well-developed
By the
Shang Dynasty
完善的
At the beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the
years
The system developed into _____________.
different forms
At that time, people were divided ______________ .
geographically(地理上)
Why？
At the beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the
years
The Chinese writing system began to develop ___________ __.
in one direction
Emperor Qinshihuang _____ the seven major states into one unified
country.
united
The Qin Dynasty
Why？
At the beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the
years
No matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in ________ .
The Qin Dynasty
Today
writing
The past
The present
connect
People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.(Para.5)
Careful reading
1. How does the Chinese writing system connect the past and the present
careful reading
connects
and
and
and
and
the past
the present
the Chinese writing system
2. Read Para.4-6 to find out the other three connections
and point out the supporting sentences.
That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. No matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can still communicate in writing.
(Para.4 )
People
Culture
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. (Para.5 )
Characters
Art
Chinese writing system is a bridge, which can connect... and...
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. (Para.6 )
China
The world
Chinese writing system is a bridge, which can connect... and...
connects
and
people
culture
and
and
characters
art
and
China
the world
the past
the present
the
Chinese writing system
Discussion
What can we do to inherit[ n her t] 传承 the Chinese writing system
Discuss it in your group.
Example: Personally, we can pay attention to the handwriting, try to make it better .Besides, we should write by hand often instead of only typing ......
Useful words:
join,host,appreciate....
firstly,...secondly,... what's more,...
.......
take part in the calligraphy contest
appreciate the beauty of Hanzi
sign up for the calligraphy class
.........
join the calligraphy club
use a character dictionary often
keep a character diary
help young kids with calligraphy
watch some related (相关的) TV programs of high quality to urge (敦促) ourselves to have a better mastery of Chinese writing system.
join volunteer organizations to teach Chinese characters.
.........
Promote Chinese characters to the world and
make more people know more about it
Conclusion
is important in Chinese civilization.
The Chinese writing system
It is our responsibility to inherit[ n her t] 传承 Chinese characters and spread Chinese culture.
Homework
假定你是李华，你校将举办中国汉字文化节（Chinese Character Culture Festival）请你为该文化节开幕式写一篇英文演讲稿，向全校师生介绍汉字文化并发出参与倡议。
内容包括：
1. 简述汉字书写体系的发展历程；
2. 说明汉字的核心功能及重要性；
3. 号召师生积极参与文化节活动，共同弘扬汉字文化。
注意：
1. 词数80左右。
2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯、内容充实。
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