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Reading and Thinking
Unit 5 Languages Around The World
In this class, you will:
1. predict what the text will be about.
2. find out the main idea of each part.
3. learn the development and importance of the Chinese writing system.
Learning objectives
Watch a video and think about what the video is about.
Lead-in
作者编号：33007
鹿
鱼
马
鸟
Can you recognize the following symbols（符号）
作者编号：33007
口
日
水
力
田
火
月
山
picture-based symbols
simplified Chinese characters
基于图像的符号
简体字
作者编号：33007
The text may be about the _____________________ and its history from _______ to ____________.
topic
focus
the past
the present
1.Look at the title and photos below and guess what the text is about
Pe-reading
作者编号：33007
2.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
Activity 1：Listen to the tape and match the main idea of each paragraph.
A. The writing system became well－developed, and later developed into different forms.
F. The Chinese language is helping to spread China's culture and history to the world.
B. The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times.
C. The writing system began to develop in one direction.
E. Written Chinese was a picture－based language at the beginning
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 6
D. Written Chinese connects China's present with its past, and has become an art form.
While-reading
Activity 2: Skim the text to find out the structure of the text.
Introduction: the Chinese writing system
Its history and development
Its importance
Part 1 :________
Para. 1
Part 2 :_________
Para. 2-4
Part 3 :_________
Para. 5-6
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.
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).
picture-based
a well-developed writing system
many varieties of dialects and characters
different forms
1.Scan the text to find the important periods and what happened at each of the important periods
a picture-based language
Activity 3:
Emperor Qinshihuangunited 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.
in one unified direction
Qin Dynasty
communicate in writing
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.
read classic works
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 this amazing language.
An important part of Chinese culture
Written Chinese is a
_________
language.
Symbols became a
__________ writing system.
The system developed into
_____________.
(divided geographically)
Chinese writing system began to
______________
______________.
Chinese writing is an important part of ____________.
Time
Event
At the
beginning
Over the years
In the Qin Dynasty
Today
By the Shang Dynasty
picture-based
well-developed
different forms
develop in one direction
Chinese culture
2.Complete the timeline and fill in the blanks.
1. How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects
2. How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past
3. Why do more and more foreigners start to learn Chinese
By unifying the states into one unified country and developing writing system in one direction.
People in modern times can read classic works written by Chinese in ancient times.
Because China plays a greater role in global affairs.
Activity 4: Read the text again and discuss the questions.
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 by a brush.
civilisation
carving
system
system carving means
dates back classic civilisation
Complete the passage with the correct words and phrases below.
n. 方式；方法；途径
adj. 传统的；最优秀的；典型的
n. 符号；象征
n. 骨头；骨(质)
Post-reading
It is believed that Chinese calligraphy _________ to at least the Han Dynasty(202 BCE - 220 CE). Soon after that, the idea developed that calligraphy was not only a beautiful art form but also a ________ of showing that character of the “man behind the brush”. Today, anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practicing the _________ art of Chinese calligraphy.
system carving means
dates back classic civilisation
dates back
classic
means
公元
How should we connect with the world
In the modern world, China has to connect with the world. But some people pay less attention to Chinese learning. They think if they learn foreign languages well, they can connect with the world well.
What do you think of this opinion and why
When we are connecting with the world, we should keep our root in our hearts and soul and make our civilization better known.
History and development
Importance
Introduction
well-developed
different forms
in one direction
picture-based
To introduce the topic: ___________________.
the Chinese writing system
connect people and culture
connect language and art
connect China and the world
connect the past and the present
An important part of Chinese culture
Summary
Write a short article to show the development of the Chinese writing system.
Homework
Thanks for listening .

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