1、unit5 Languages Around The World Reading and Thinking the Chinese Writing System : Connecting the Past and the Present 口口日日 水水力力 田田火火 月月 山山 Can you recognize these symbols? What characters are they? By the end of this period, you will be able to ufigure out the main structure of the passage through
2、the analysis of G-P pattern ushare the Chinese language and culture to increase your cultural awareness. ujudge the writing purpose/intended readers/the authors attitude/key information of the passage. uexpress your own ideas on the given topics by critical thinking Learing objectives Prediction Loo
3、k at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about. This text may be about the Chinese writing system and its history from ancient times to the present day. Topic Focus Textual Pattern Analysis General from the past to prensent GeneralParticular Pattern 一般-特殊模式 At the beginning Qi
4、n Dynasty Today Detail 2 Detail 3 Detail 4 Detail 1 By the Shang Dynasty and later China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one o
5、f the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. Whats the function of underlined sentence? to lead in the topic general statement: Textual Pattern Analysis topic senrence Detail 1 Detail 2 At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture- based language. It dates back severalwritten Chinese t
6、housand 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 todays hanzi. Textual Pattern Analysis General statement Detail 1 Detail 2 By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE), these symbols ha
7、d 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- 207BCE). Textu
8、al Pattern Analysis General Whats the Purpose Conclusion/ Comment Emperor Qinshihuang united 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
9、 today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing. Support the topic and shows the importance of the Chinese writing system in the past Textual Pattern Analysis General statement Detail Written Chinese has also become an important means
10、 by which Chinas present is connected with its past. People in modem 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, whic
11、h has become an important part of Chinese culture. conclusion: Support the title and shows the importance of the Chinese writing system at present Textual Pattern Analysis General Comment Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role i
12、n global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language. Support the title and shows the importance of the Chinese writing system at present Scan Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific inf
13、ormation, such as dates or numbers. Thread&Transition At the beginning By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE) Over the years In the modern times Today Past present Even today picture-based language well-developed writing system different forms develop in one direction still communicate Thread G
14、eneral At the beginning By the Shang Dynasty Over the years In the Qin Dynasty Even today 2past 3 4 5 6 1 Particular Transition stages of Chinese writing system connecting of chinese writing system StructureStructure In the modern times Today Chinese calligraphy, an art form an important part of chi
15、nese culture present Authors attitude Writing purpose Pragmatic Analysis Intended Reader To inform readers of the development of Chinese writing system. Readers who are interested in Chinese culture, especially the middle school students. the author is cofident and shows his/her favor to Chinese cul
16、ture Topic- related lexis Continue.there are many reasons why.but one of the main factors. At the begining, picture based language. symbols were carved.it dates back By,well-developed. over the years, developed into different forms .it was a time when . however Emperor Qin, united, develop in one di
17、rection.Even today 1 3 4 2 become means by.in modern times . art form 5 Today.Chinese culture.an increasing number. 6 Oral Homework: Introduce the Chinese writing system based on the general-particular pattern with the help of the topic-related lexis chain. Written Homework: Use your own words to briefly summarize the passage. Thank You！
