1、Unit5 Language Unit5 Language Around The Around The WorldWorld Reading Learning aims After class, the students will be able to: have a better understanding of the development of Chinese characters and its importance. introduce the development of Chinese characters in English. improve the ability of
2、skimming, scanning,analyzing discourse and thinking logically. Enhance national confidence and pride. Lead inLead in Enjoy the following videos. 001licSElx07vOqrJAsU01 041200dsOW0E010.mp4 厉害了，我的国，看中华城 市繁荣发展 高清(480P).qlv What makes China it is today despite many ups and downs in its history? patrioti
3、sm, Chinese traditional culture, Chinese characters, classical Chinese books. Warm upWarm up Quick-minded Drill Now, can you predict what we will learn today? Prediction Possible answers: 1. Traditional Chinese culture 2. The history of Chinese characters 3. The development of Chinese history Predic
4、tion Skim the text quickly to find out the main idea. Skimming This text is mainly about the _ and _ of Chinese _. development importance Tip 1：Where can we find the main idea of the whole text? characters Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. At the beginning By the Shan
5、g Dynasty ( around 1600- 1046 BC) Over the years Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC) Today ( In modern times) 1.Make the order of events clear. 2.Make the passage logical. Tip 2: When providing the historical background to a topic, it is necessary to describe events in chronological order, or in the time seque
6、nce that they occurred. Why does the author write the text in chronological order? Thinking Drill It arranges information according to time. Tip 3: Can you list some words that represent the chronological order? at first, to begin with, then, after that, later, soon, from then on, as time goes by/wi
7、th time going by, recently/lately, since then, meanwhile/at the same time,finally/eventually. Work in groups of four Read the text carefully again and make a detailed mind map about the development of Chinese writing system. Written Chinese was a picture-based language whose symbol was carved on ani
8、mal bones and shells. By the Shang Dynasty ( around 1600-1046 BC) The symbols had become well-developed writing system. Over the years The system developed into different forms because of geography, which led to varieties of dialects and characters. Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC) Emperor Qinshihuang unite
9、d the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. Today ( In modern times) 1.People can read the classic works written by ancient Chinese. 2.Chinese writing system has developed into an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy. 3.A la
10、rger number of international students appreciate Chinese culture and history through this amazing language. At the beginning Work in pairs Think and discuss the following questions. 1.How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects? 2.How did written Chinese connect Ch
11、inese people today with those of the past? SummarySummary Can you summarize the importance of Chinese characters? 1.Chinese civilisation has continued all the way through into modern times. 2.The Chinese writing system is of great importance in uniting the Chinese and culture. Even today, no matter
12、where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can still communicate in writing. 3.Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past. 4.People can read the classic works written by ancient Chinese. 5.Chinese writing system has developed
13、 into an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy. 6.A larger number of international students appreciate Chinese culture and history through this amazing language. Summary Writing Directions: Please read the passage again and write a summary of it in no more than 120 words. Chinese writing system pla
14、ys a significant role in the development of Chinese ancient civilization. Originally, written Chinese was carved on animal bones, which looked like pictures. As time went by, writing Chinese developed into various dialects and characters because of geography. Its emperor Qinshihuang that unified the
15、 country. From then on, Chinese writing system began to develop into one direction. Nowadays, written Chinese can help people have a connection with its past. People can admire classic works written in ancient times. Chinese characters have developed into an art from named Chinese calligraphy. In ad
16、dition, more and more foreigners learn Chinese to appreciate Chinese culture and history because China plays a significant part at the world stage. Possible version Our school will receive exchange students from Britain. Please design a brochure in English to introduce the development and importance of Chinese characters to British friends. Attention should be paid to the combination of pictures and texts. Homework Thank youThank you！
