1、Can you recognize the following symbols?马鱼鹿牛simplified Chinese Lead-inpicture-based It dates back to nearly 3,600 years ago.It was usually carved on animal bones or shells.Uint 5 ReadingThe Chinese Writing System:connecting the past and the presentLearning Objectives（学习目标）At the end of class,I will
2、be able to:1.get to know the development of Chinese writing system at different times;2.explore the importance of Chinese writing system;3.express personal opinions about the future development of Chinese.The Chinese Writing System:connecting the past and the presentActivity 1 PredictionLook at the
3、title and picture,and predict the main idea.written ChineseThe text is mainly about the _ of the Chinese Writing System.Activity 1 SkimmingSkim the first sentence of each paragraph to get the main idea.development and importanceB.different varieties(变体变体)of dialects and characters C.development and
4、importanceA.development1.How does the author organize the developement of Chinese Writing System?A.Giving examplesB.Following the order of timeC.By reasoningdevelopmentDetailed-readingAt the beginning,written Chinese was a picture-based language.It dates back several thousand years to the use of lon
5、gguanimal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people.some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in todays hanzi.By the Shang Dynasty(around 16001046 BCE),these symbols had become a well-developed writing system.Over the years,the system developed into different forms,
6、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(221-207 BCE).2.Scan and mark the words and phrases that describe time.Activity 2developmentBetween the Shang dynasty and the
7、 Qin dynastyseveral thousand years agoToday,.Qin DynastyBetween the Shang dynasty and the Qin dynastyBy the Shang DynastySeveral thousand years ago3.Read and fill in what happend at each of the different time.TodayAncient people carved _ symbols in longgu.The system developed into _ _.Foreign people
8、 learn Chinese to _Chinas culture and history.People made the symbols become a _ writing system.QSH _ the country,then the WC began to develop in_direction.picture-based well-developed different formsunitedoneappreciateQin DynastyBetween the Shang dynasty and the Qin dynastyBy the Shang DynastySever
9、al thousand years agoTodayAmong those times,which one palyed the most important role?Why?With one unified writing system,Chinese people can communicate with each other then develop the culture together.Ancient civilization can survive despite many ups and downs.Chinese writing systemImportance(para.
10、4-6)Para.4：Written Chinese was of great importance to _ the Chinese people and culture.Para.5：1.Written Chinese has also become an important means to_ the Chinas present with its past.2.Chinese _,as an art form,has become an important part of Chinese culture.Para.6：Written Chinese is an important pa
11、rt of Chinese culture.Foreign people _ Chinas culture and history through _.uniteconnectcalligraphyappreciateChineseActivity 3 Read para.4-6,and fill in a suitable word in each blank.Chinese writing systempastpresentpeoplecultureActivity 4 What else can written Chinese connect?connectsChinese is a b
12、ridge,which can connect.with.Group DiscussionDo you think the Chinese might become a global language like English in the future?Why?Opinion:Reasons:In my point of view,I agree/disagree that Chinese will become a global language.Firstly,.Secondly,.Lastly,.Make a language a bridge,instead of a barrier
13、(阻碍阻碍).Self-check:Learning ObjectivesAt the end of the class,am I able to.?1.get to know the development of Chinese writing system at different times；2.explore the importance of Chinese writing system;3.express personal opinion about the future development of Chinese and reasons.Homework1.Make a mind map to present the development of Chinese writing system.2.Write down your personal opinion about the future of Chinese formally on the paper.(Opinion+reasons)
