1、Unit 5 Languages around the World Reading and Thinking:Explore the Chinese writing systemLearning ObjectivesLearning Objectives1.Can you recognize the following symbols?马 鱼 鹿 牛 人 大 子 止picture-based simplified Chinese Free TalkThe text may be about the Chinese writing system and its history from anci
2、ent times to the present day.Predict what the text will be Predict what the text will be aboutaboutLook at the title and Look at the title and picture belowpicture belowPre-readingPre-reading(P62)(P62)PredictionSkimming for main ideas1.Whats the writing style of the text?A.Narration B.Argument C.Exp
3、osition 记叙文记叙文 议论文议论文 说明文说明文2.The passage is organized in the order of _.3.What is the main idea of the passage?timeThe development and importance of the Chinese writing system.(Object of description说明对象说明对象)the Chinese writing systemPart 1Part 2Part 3 Para 1Para 2-4TopicDevelopmentImportancePara 5-
4、6WhatHowWhyTopic:China is widely known for its ancient civilization.but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.Skimming for main ideas语语篇篇三三要要素素Find out the main idea of Find out the main idea of each paragrapheach paragraphPara 1A.Written Chinese was a picture-based language at
5、 the beginning.Para 2Para 3Para 4Para 5Para 6B.The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times.C.The writing system became well-developed,and later developed into different forms.D.Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its past,and has
6、become an art form.E.The writing system began to develop into one direction.F.The Chinese language is helping to spread Chinas culture and history to the world.Scan the text to find the words and phrases that Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time and write down what happen
7、ed at each describe a time and write down what happened at each of those important times.of those important times.Reading for the structureReading for the structureScan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.thebeginningScanning for specific information the Shang Dynasty the Qin
8、 DynastyTodaythe modern timesAt thebeginningSummary:Several thousand years ago,written Chinese was a_ carved on_.picture-based symbolsFill in the banks of each important time.longgu-animal bones and shells Scanning for specific informationAt thebeginningBy the Shang DynastyScanning for specific info
9、rmationSummary:Over the years,the system developed into _because people lived in different parts of the country,leading to _.many different formsvarieties dialects and charactersSummary:In the Qin Dynasty,the Chinese writing system began to develop_because Emperor Qinshihuang united _.At thebeginnin
10、gBy the Shang DynastyIn the Qin Dynastyin one direction the seven major statesScanning for specific informationSummary:In modern times,the development of Chinese characters as_,known as_.At thebeginningChinese calligraphyBy the Shang DynastyIn the Qin Dynastyan art formScanning for specific informat
11、ionIn the modern timesTodaySummary:Today,as China plays a greater role in_,Chinese characters have been more popular among an increasing number of _.Scanning for specific informationAt thebeginningBy the Shang DynastyIn the Qin DynastyIn the modern timesglobal affairsinternational studentsThink and
12、discussThink and discussQ1.How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects?Q2.How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past?Q3.According to the writer,the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped Chinese language and culture s
13、urvive.What do you think are some of the other factors?Think and discussThink and discussQ1.How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects?Q2.How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past?It allowed Chinese people,no matter where they li
14、ved or what dialect they had,to communicate with each other.Chinese people today can read and understand classic works from ancient times.Think and discussThink and discussQ3.According to the writer,the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped Chinese language and culture survive.What do
15、 you think are some of the other factors?Except for the writing system of Chinese language,the continuous development of Chinas agriculture,a relatively powerful government,distinguished philosophical school developed,and an open mind to embrace different cultures are all possible and important fact
16、ors.Besides,education is always emphasised in Chinas family traditions.the presentsumarrythe pastTime order（线索一：明线）（线索一：明线）Connect 题眼（线索二：暗线）题眼（线索二：暗线）Chinese writing systemConnect the past and presentConnect the language and artConnect people and cultureConnect the China and the worldConnect people
17、 and cultureConnect past and todayConnect language and artConnect China and world Among the so many countries and cultures,we should cherish(珍惜)our own cultures,because theyre our roots and beliefs.WeSummaryLanguage PointsLanguage Points1connect the past and/with the present2be widely known for 3anc
18、ient civilisation4ups and downs5at the beginning6a picture-based language7date back to8a well-developed writing system9many varieties of dialects 因因而闻名而闻名古代文明古代文明浮沉；兴衰；荣辱浮沉；兴衰；荣辱起初；首先起初；首先以图片为基础的语言；以图片为基础的语言；象形语言象形语言追溯到追溯到一种发达的书写体系一种发达的书写体系Important phrases Important phrases(P62 P63)连接过去与现在连接过去与现在种类
19、繁多的方言种类繁多的方言10unite.into.11in one direction12be of great importance13an important means14the high regard for 15Chinese characters16Chinese calligraphy17global affairs 18an increasing number of将将合并合并 /统一成统一成朝着一个方向朝着一个方向非常重要非常重要一种重要的工具一种重要的工具对对的高度关注的高度关注汉字汉字中国书法中国书法Important phrases Important phrases(
20、P62 P63)越来越多的越来越多的全球事务全球事务19appreciate Chinas culture20specific information21carve symbols onto bones and shells22a beautiful art form 23be related to24be known as25increase your appreciation of Chinese culture欣赏中国文化欣赏中国文化具体信息具体信息把符号刻在骨头和贝壳上把符号刻在骨头和贝壳上一种美妙的艺术形式一种美妙的艺术形式与与相关相关作为作为而闻名而闻名Important phra
21、ses Important phrases(P62 P63)加强你对中国文化的理解加强你对中国文化的理解6.China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times.(P62)Important sentences Important sentences(P62 P63)课文中的定语从句课文中的定语从句7.It dates back to several thousand years to the use of longgu anima
22、l bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people.(P62)8.Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.(P62)9.Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas pre
23、sent is connected with its past.(P62)10.People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.(P62)The use of light and dark symbolises good and evil.He came to symbolise his countrys struggle for independence.Blue can also symbolise trust and dependability
24、.11.Many Chinese characters symbolise their meanings,unlike English words which are spelt out according to how they sound.(P63)许多汉字都把它们的意思表示出来，不像英语单词是根据发音拼写出许多汉字都把它们的意思表示出来，不像英语单词是根据发音拼写出 来的。来的。本句中本句中which 引导引导_ 从句；从句；how 引导引导_ 从句，作从句，作_ 的宾语；的宾语；unlike English words 中中unlike是是_(词性词性)。Compare and Fin
25、d介词介词宾语宾语to定语定语Important sentences Important sentences(P62 P63)句式分析句式分析 Make a speech on the opening ceremony of the Festival of Chinese Characters in your school to call on students to make the Chinese writing system known to more people.Your speech should include:a topic;the development,function and importance of the Chinese writing system;a conclusion.AssignmentAssignment
