1、Unit 5Unit 5 Languages Around the WorldLanguages Around the WorldThe Chinese writing system The Chinese writing system Learning Objectives 321Identify the theme and structure of the text as well as the main idea of each part.Understand the history,development and the importance of the Chinese writin
2、g system.Enhance the ability to analyze the text and think logically,critically and creatively.Recognize the value of Chinese writing system and enhance their national confidence and pride.4Lead in:Lead in:Guessing gameGuessing game口口水水日日 田田月月 山山Can you recognize the following symbols?What character
3、s are they?Lead inLead inThe Story of Chinese Character _ 白白Do you know how Chinese characters develop?Pre-reading:Pre-reading:Predict what will be talked about in this passage.The Chinese writing system:Connecting the past and the presentTopic Focus The text may talk about the development of Chines
4、e writing system Pre-reading:Pre-reading:Predict how the text is organized.The Chinese writing system:The text is organized in time order.Connecting the pastthe presentandWhile-reading:While-reading:Skim the text and match the main idea of each paragraph.Written Chinese connects Chinas present with
5、its past,and has become an art form.One main factor of the ancient Chinese civilisation is the Chinese writing system.Today,the Chinese language is helping to spread Chinas culture and history.Chinese writing system became welldeveloped and developed into different forms.The writing system began to
6、develop in one direction.At the beginning,written Chinese was a picturebased language.Para.1Para.2Para.3Para.4Para.5Para.6While-reading:While-reading:1.What is the style of the text?A.Narration B.Exposition C.Argumentation2.Divide the text into 3 parts and summarize the main idea.the Chinese writing
7、 systemPart 1Part 2Part 3Para 1Para 2-4TopicHistoryDevelopmentImportancePara 5-6While-reading:Scanning for detailsWhile-reading:Scanning for details 1.Scan the text to find the words or phrases that describe a time.(from para2-para6).2.What happened at each period?While-reading:While-reading:The Qin
8、 DynastyOver the yearsBy the Shang DynastyAt the beginningEven todayIn modern timesToday Scan the text to find the words or phrases that describe a time.(from para2-para6).While-reading:While-reading:The Qin DynastyOver the yearsBy the Shang DynastyAt the beginningEven todayIn modern timesToday a pi
9、cture-based language;longgua well-developed writing systemdifferent formsin one unified directioncommunicate in writingread classic worksa vital part of Chinese cultureWhat happened at each period?DevelopmentWhile-reading:While-reading:What does the Chinese writing system connect according to the pa
10、ssage?(from para4-para6)Connect(P4 L2)That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.(P5 L3)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 impor
11、tant part of Chinese culture.(P6 L1)As China plays a greater role in global affairs,an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language.connectsconnects the past the past and the present.and the present.connectsconnects
12、language with art language with artconnectsconnects people and culture people and cultureconnectsconnects China with the world China with the worldFunctionWhile-reading:While-reading:Do you think Chinese writing system important for China?Find supporting sentences from the text.(from para4-para6)The
13、 system of Chinese characters is still an important part of the Chinese culture.(P6 L1)That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.(P4 L2)Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with Chinas past.(P5 L1)The high
14、 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.(P5 L3)Post-reading:Group WorkPost-reading:Group Work Can you make a list of the Chinese culture symbols besid
15、es Chinese writing?Kungfu.dragonPorcelainTraditional Chinese medicineConficious Read the text again and discuss the questions.1.How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects?2.How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past?3.According to
16、 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 other factors?Post-readingPost-reading 1.How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects?2.How does written Chinese connect C
17、hinese people today with those of the past?It allowed Chinese people,no matter where they lived or what dialect they had,to communicate with each other.Chinese people today can read and understand classic works from ancient times.Post-readingPost-reading 3.According to the writer,the Chinese writing
18、 system is one factor that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive.What do 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 schools devel
19、oped,and an open mind to embrace different cultures are all possible and important factors.Besides,education is always emphasised in Chinas family traditions.Post-readingPost-reading Chinese calligraphy has developed along with Chinas _.It is difficult to say when exactly calligraphy started.Chinese
20、 writing was first done by _ symbols onto bones and shells,but as it developed into a writing _,it also developed as a form of art done with a brush.civilisation Complete the passage with the correct words and phrase below.carvingsystemsystemcarvingmeansdates backclassiccivilisationPost-readingPost-
21、reading It is believed that Chinese calligraphy _ to at least the Han Dynasty(202 BCE-220 CE).Soon after that,the idea developed that calligraphy was not only a beautiful art form but also a _ of showing the character of the man behind the brush.Today,anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practicing the _ art of Chinese calligraphy.dates backmeansclassicsystemcarvingmeansdates backclassiccivilisationPost-readingPost-reading Thank YouThank You
