1、Book1Unit 5 Languages Around The WorldPeriod 2 reading and thinking 高一年级高一年级 英语英语 The Chinese writing system:Connecting the Past and Present Learning Objectives: 1. To have a better understanding of the development of Chinese characters and its importance.2. To introduce the development of Chinese c
2、haracters in English.3. To improve the ability of skimming, scanning, analyzing discourse and thinking logically.4. To enhance national confidence and pride.水水日日 火火 月月 Lead in: A gussing game口口田田 山山力力 Reading for Prediction The Chinese writing system:Connecting the Past and Present Para1:The Chinese
3、 writing system is one of why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times. para2:Written Chinese was a at the beginning.Para3:The writing system became .the main factorspicture-based language well-developedPara4: The writing system became .Para5:Written Chinese connects Chinas with its , Par
4、a6:The Chinese language is helping to Chinas culture and history to the world.unified presentpastspread Reading for DetailsRead the text carefully and make a detailed mind map about the development of Chinese writing system.Scan the text to find how many periods of time are mentioned.0102030405At th
5、e beginningBy the Shang Dynasty(around 1600-1046 BC)Over the yearsQin Dynasty(221-207 BC)Today( In modern times)Time orderRead again and write down what happened at each of those important times.Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.At the beginningThe ShangDynastyThe Qin
6、DynastyIn modern timesTodayAt the beginningBy the Shang DynastyOver the yearsQin Dynastycommunicate in writing a picture-baseda well-developed different formsa unified system develop in one direction Today( In modern times)What role does written Chinese play in the course of chinas history?Please re
7、ad Para 4-6 and underline the expressions of importance.of great importance Important means Important part of Chinese culture Important part of Chinese culture Connecting culture and people Connecting Chinese present with its past. appreciate Chinas culture and history through Chinese Written system
8、 is also an art form Reading for DetailsFind the sentences explaining how the Chinese writing system is related to Chinese culture.1.No matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can still communicate in writing.Connect people divided by geography2.Written Chinese has also bec
9、ome 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 become an important part of Chinese culture.4.As China plays a great
10、er role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing culture.What are the functions of the Chinese writing system?Written Chinese connectspresentpastlanguagecultureChina globe/worldpeopleartThinkingDoes
11、the authors hold a negative or positiv attitude towards the Chinese written system ?Find more detailed information to support you through this amazing languageappreciate Chinas culture and history Important part of Chinese culture Video time : The Chinese writing system:Connecting the Past and Prese
12、nt As a Chinese teenager, how to spread Chinese culture?01 Improve our Chinese and English. Hold a positive attitude to Chinese culture. Have a good knowledge of Chinese culture. Learn some traditional arts when interested. Introduce Chinese culture to foreigners . Reading for Conclusion Thank you for your listening!
