1、 In this lesson,you are expected to:1.Have a good understanding of the development of Chinese writing and explore the function and importance of it;2.Improve the ability of some reading strategies and acquire new words and expressions related to the topic;3.Build up confidence in Chinese culture.sym
2、bols bones and shells Time OrderSkim the passage and complete the structure map.BACPart 1Part 2Part 3Para1:A breif introductionPara2-4:The history/developmentPara5-6:The importance look at the text quickly without looking at the details.reading for gist.look at the text quickly to find specific info
3、rmation,such as dates or numbers.reading for details.one of the reasons why Chinese civilization goes on to todaya picture-based language.carved symbols on bones&shellsa well-developed writing system;in different forms：why？developed in one unified direction：why？of great importanceuniting the Chinese
4、 people and cultureWhich one do you think will last longer?symbols written/printed on papersymbols carved on bones and shells a well-developed writing systemAs time goes by,sth gets fully developed.in different formsdeveloped in one unified directionReason：Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major
5、states of China.an important meansan art form for Chinese characters:calligraphyplay a greater role in global affairsappreciate Chinas culture and historystill an important partbeautiful handwriting that you do with a special pen or brush;the art of producing this.calligraphyWhich kind do you prefer
6、?永和九年，岁在癸丑，暮春之初，会于会稽山阴之兰亭，修禊事也。群贤毕至，少长咸集。此地有崇山峻岭，茂林修竹；an important meansC a way of achieving or doing sthof great importanceuniting the Chinese people and culturean important meansan important partan art form for Chinese characters:calligraphyplay a greater role in global affairsappreciate Chinas cu
7、lture and historystill an important part an important part of Chinese culture;through this amazing language.appreciate Chinas culture and history;YesYesNoNoWill Chinese language overtake English international status and become the worlds largest language in the future?YesYesNoNoWritten Chinese is ap
8、icture-based language,its easy to understand.Unlike English,writtenChinese is really difficultto write.Chinese character is an important part of Chinese culture and history.For non-English speakers,English is a skill.Its more profitable than Chinese.When others present their debate,you should take s
9、ome notes and share something you have learned.TopicThe comments I heardSomething impresses meSomething needs to be improvedContentArgumentSupporting evidenceWrite dowm your debate report speech and have it polished.Accoudung to the writer,the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive.What do you think are some of the?0201
