1、Guessing game 口口 水水日日 田田月月 山山 Unit 5 Languages Around The World The Chinese writing system Connecting the past and the present Learning Objectives: After this class, students will be able to: 1. read and understand the text correctly and thoroughly. 2. understand the development of Chinese writing s
2、ystem as well as its function. 3. improve their reading ability by scanning and summarizing. 4. have strong awareness of loving traditional Chinese culture and build national confidence. Read for Structure Divide the text into 3 parts and summarize the main idea. the Chinese writing system Part 1 Pa
3、rt 2 Part 3 Whats the writing style of the text? Narration B. Argument C. Exposition 记叙文记叙文议论文议论文说明文说明文 Para 1 Para 2-4 Para 5-6 Introduce the topic Development Importance Read for Details Scan the text carefully and try to make a mind map about the development of Chinese writing system. Para 2-4 A
4、picture - based language A well- developed writing system different forms develop in one direction communicate in writing 1.No matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can still communicate in writing. 2.Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas pres
5、ent is connected with its past. 3.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. 4.As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an increasing
6、number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing culture. Can you find some sentences that show the importance of the Chinese writing system? Read for Sentences Para 4-6 1.No matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they
7、 can still communicate in writing. 2.Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past. 3.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 be
8、come an important part of Chinese culture. 4.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 culture. Connect people divided by geography What are the functions of the Chinese
9、writing system? Read for Thinking Para 4-6 If you have a chance to go abroad as an exchange student, what will you do to spread Chinese culture? 01 1. Brainstorm some good ideas. 2. Write a short essay of 30 words or so. Cooperate and Present If I have a chance to study abroad, I will . to let them
10、know. Besides, I will introduceto Words for reference( (参考词汇参考词汇):): paper-cutting make dumpings Chinese Kungfu Chinese calligraphy Tang poems show time Appreciate calligraphy works Learn knowledge Spread Chinese culture Fight for our Chinese Dream 添加文添加文 字内容字内容 Homework 我校不久将举办“建校90周年”校庆，很多外 国友人将受邀参加进行学术和文化交流。请用 英语设计一个海报，介绍汉语书写体系的发展。 注意图文结合。 Thank you for your listening!
