1、Reading and ThinkingUnit 5 Book1 Languages around the world 高一高一 英语（新教材）英语（新教材）Learning Objectives After the class, you will be able to: 1. master the history and importance of the Chinese writing system; 2. master a new reading strategy: scan; 3. introduce the Chinese writing system in English; 4.
2、gain a strong sense of national pride. The new exchange students are curious about the Chinese writing system so I want to invite you to be the guide to introduce it to them. How to introduce the Chinese writing system to exchange students?The Chinese writing system Read the passage quickly. Underli
3、ne the topic sentence of each paragraph. Para.1 The Chinese writing system is one of the main factors why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times. Para.2 At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. Para.3 By the Shang Dynasty, the symbols had become a well-developed w
4、riting system. Para.4 In the Qin Dynasty, the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. Para.5 Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past. Para.6 The Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. Para.
5、1 The Chinese writing system is one of the main factors why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times. Para.2 At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. Para.3 By the Shang Dynasty, the symbols had become a well-developed writing system. Para.4 In the Qin Dynasty, the
6、Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. Para.5 Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past. Para.6 The Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. Part one(Para.1) introducationPart two(Para.2-4) th
7、e history of the Chinese writing systemPart three(Para.5&6) the importance of the Chinese writing system Read the passage quickly. Figure out the topic sentence of each paragraph. 1. finish the mind map of the development of the Chinese writing system; 2. find the sentences that describe the importa
8、nce of the Chinese writing system. Scan the passage and then: Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers.Several thousandyears agoBy the Shang DynastyOver the yearsIn the Qin Dynasty Todaypicture-based symbolsThe Chinese Writing System1. Finish the
9、 mind map of the development of the Chinese writing system.A well-developed writing system Different formsbegan to develop in one direction an important part of culture_ agoBy _Over _In _ divided geographicallya unified country 2. The importance of the Chinese writing system: . of great importance i
10、n uniting the Chinese people and culture . an important means of connecting Chinas present and its past The high regard for.an art form, . an important part of Chinese culture .foreigners appreciate.Chinas culture and history through.the pastThe Chinese writing system charactersthe presentcultureart
11、peopleChinathe world The high regard for.an art form, . an important part of Chinese culture Could you name some art forms related to the Chinese character?calligraphycoupletseallogo How to introduce the Chinese writing system to exchange students?The Chinese writing systemhistoryoriginimportancefun
12、ctionsart forms. Work in groups of four and discuss how to introduce the Chinese writing system to the new exchange students. Then choose one person to make the presentation. PresentationPossible version One Hanzi is more than a means of communication for Chinese people. It has already permeated thr
13、ough our life. Calligraphy is the essence of Chinese culture, which has developed into a special high-level art apart from satisfying the needs of daily writing. Moreover, many national and international activities and organizations employed Hanzi in their logos. The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games emble
14、m contents the character “wen”, which means the profound Chinese culture. The 2010 Shanghai World Expo emblem uses the character “shi”, which means the whole world.Possible version Two The Chinese writing system is one of the main factors why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times. At t
15、he beginning, written Chinese was a pictured-based language. By the Shang Dynasty, the symbols had become a well-developed writing system.While over the years, the system developed into different forms. In the Qin Dynasty, the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. So, today peopl
16、e can still communicate in writing. Written Chinese helps to connect Chinas present with its past. The Chinese writing system is an important part of Chinese culture. Nowadays, an increasing number of foreign friends are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through it. We Chinese are a
17、ll proud of it!historyimportanceself-evaluation 1. master the history and importance of the Chinese writing system; 2. master a new reading strategy: scan; 3. be able to introduce the Chinese writing system to foreign friends with the information learnt in the class; 4. gain a strong sense of national pride. Assignment 1. Finish the exercises about the development of the English language on the students sheet; 2. Polish the draft about introducing the Chinese writing system.
