1、Unit 5 Languages Around the WorldReading and thinking (p.62) In this class, you will:1. figure out the develo;2. aming and scanning strategies in reading and identify the structure of the text;3. analyze the role of Chinese writing system plays in Chinese culture;4. strengthen cultural confidence an
2、d take the responsibility of spreading Chinese culture. Learning Objectives: you recognize the following symbols?马鱼 鹿 牛人大子止bols 象形字simplified Chinese characters 简体汉字Lead in do we call this writing art form?Chinese calligraphy /klgrf/中国书法 you know how Chinese characters develop?Lead in the title? Wha
3、t can you learn from the picture? l The development of the Chinese character.l Some symbols were carved on longgu by ancient Chinese people, they are called jiaguwen.topicfocus Predict what will talk about in this text? The text may be about the Chinese writing system and its history from ancient ti
4、mes to the present day.A. The writing system began to develop in one direction.B. The writing system became well-develos.C. The Chinese writing system is one of the main factors why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times.D. Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning.E
5、. Written Chinese connects Chinas e an art form.F. The Chinese language is helping to spread Chinas culture and history to the world.( ) Para.1( ) Para.2( ) Para.3( ) Para.4( ) Para.5( ) Para.6Fast reading Task 1 Match the following main ideas with the right paragraphs. Skill 1: focus on the key wor
6、ds or key sentences (especially the first/last sentence)CDBAEFTask 2 Learn to analyse structureHow will the text be organized? the pastthe presentChinese writing systemconnecttime orderThe structure of this text is _总总- -分分- -总总toits history and developmentits importance12-45-6By the Shang DynastyOv
7、er the yearsIn the Qin DynastyIn modern timesTodayTask 3 Scan the text to find the words and e. Then write down what haes.Para 1Para 2Para 3Para 3Para 3-4Para 5Para 6Written Chinese was a _language, carved on _.A _ writing system came into being.It developed into _. The Chinese writing system began
8、to develop in _, uniting the Chinese people and culture.Chinese es.T h e C h i n e s e w r i t i n g s y s t e m i s s t i l l _ of Chinese culture.picture-based animal bones and shellswell-developeddifferent formsone directionclassic worksan important partThe Chinese civilisation still continues.Ca
9、reful reading Task 4 Read the text again and answer the questions. ain factors has been the Chinese writing system.1. Whats the purpose of this sentence?It introduces the topic of the text.Skill 2: ation after it is much more important.any varieties of dialects and characters ?Because it was a time
10、when any varieties of dialects and characters.portance”. What does each “importance” refer to? (portance in uniting. uniting Chinese people and cultureSkill 3: the logical relation (逻辑关逻辑关系系) between sentences - “an opinion + supporting sentence” （解说关系）（解说关系） (eans by which. connecting Chinas presen
11、t and its past(e an important part of.the high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seenin the develo, known as Chinese calligraphy.As China ber of international students are beginning to aazing language. (portant part of Chinese cultureAccording to the 4 different “im connect ? WrittenChine
12、seconnects present past people culture language art China the world/globe “Will Chinese replace English to be a global language?”Yes. I think so. The reasons are as follows:First, .Second,.Finally,.No, I dont think so. The reasons are as follows:First, English is the official language of the UN. Lot
13、s of international events are related to English.Second,.Finally,.Work in groups and discuss this question, then present your report to the class. Free talkSummaryThe develo.The im.- connects the past and the present.- connects the past and the present. - connects people and culture.- connects people and culture.- connects language and art.- connects language and art.- connects China with the world. - connects China with the world. Make a ent of the CWS based on the timeline.Home-workThank you!
