1、 Unit5 Languages around the world Reading and Thinking Explore the Chinese writing system 鼠Rat牛Ox 虎Tiger兔Rabbit龙Dragon蛇Snake 马Horse羊Sheep猴Monkey鸡Rooster狗Dog猪Pig A guessing game What are they? A guessing game What will be talked about? Chinese writing system and its development/history. Pre-reading :
2、 Predict the content Activity 1: Reading for style Activity 1: Reading for style 1. What is the style of the text? A. Narration(记叙文) B. Exposition(说明文) C. Argumentation(议论文) 2.The passage is organized in the order of _. time/development Activity 2: Focusing on the development Q1: What kind of words
3、can show the development of the Chinese writing system clearly? Q2: What happened to the Chinese characters at those important times? Several thousand years ago By the Shang Dynasty (Over the years) In the Qin Dynasty Today picture- based symbols a well- developed writing system different forms bega
4、n to develop in one direction still an important part of culture the Chinese writing system Q3: Where can you find the word “system” in the passage? Q4: Do they all mean the same? a system of symbols a system developing in one direction different forms Why? Activity 2: Focusing on the development Q1
5、: What are the key words of the second part of the title? Q2: Could you find some sentences including words indicating “the past and the present”? Activity 2: Focusing on the function Activity 3: Focusing on the function China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the
6、way through into modern times, . but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. (Paragraph 1) It dates back several thousand years to the use of longguanimal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in to
7、days hanzi. (Paragraph 2) Even today, no matter where people live or what dialect they speak, they can still communicate in writing. (Paragraph 4) Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past. People in modern times can read the classic works
8、which were written by Chinese in ancient times. (Paragraph 5) Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. (Paragraph 6) connect Activity 3: Focusing on the function Chinese writing system: our root people and culture Chinese writing system: our root our hearts Ch
9、aracters/language with art 3. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.(para.4) connects _ 4. 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 beco
10、me an important part of Chinese culture connects _ Activity 3: Focusing on the function 5. As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language. (para.6) connects_ Chinese
11、writing system: our root our hearts our soul China with the world/ Chinese and foreigners Activity3 : Focusing on the function connects the past and the present. connects people and culture. connects people in different areas. connects China with the world. What have we learned today? Do you think t
12、he Chinese writing system is very important? The Chinese writing system Activity 3: Focusing on the function Activity 4: Focusing on the importance That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China
13、s present is connected with Chinas past. 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. The system of Chinese characters is still an important par
14、t of the Chinese culture. intention The Chinese writing system is one of the main factors that has made the continuation of Chinas ancient civilisation possible. Its necessary for us to write our Chinese words beautifully and carefully. Do you think Chinese writing system important for China? Find s
15、upporting sentences from the text. Activity 5: Focusing on thinking In the modern world, China has to connect with the world. But some people pay less attention to Chinese learning. They think if they can learn foreign languages well, they can connect with the world well. How should we connect with
16、the world?How should we connect with the world? 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. Make a speech on the opening ceremony of the Festival of Chinese Characters in your school to call on students to make the Chinese writing system known to more people. Your speech should include: a topic; the development, function and importance of the Chinese writing system; a conclusion. Assignment
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