1、Reading and Thinking Chelsea Chen Pre-reading The picture shows jiaguwen. Some symbols were carved on longgu by ancient Chinese people.Maybe they are the earliest Chinese characters. Talk about the picture. 口口 日日 水水 力力 田田 火火 月月 山山 Can you recognize these symbols? What characters are they? Look at th
2、e title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about. Explore the Chinese writing system Pre-reading Topic Focus Details 1.the Chinese writing system in the past 2.the Chinese writing system in the present 3.how the Chinese writing system makes this connection skim for the main idea of eac
3、h paragraph. While-reading Para 1: The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times. Tip:but其后的信息往往是段落的重点所在 Para 2: Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning. Para 3: The writing system became well-developed, and later devel
4、oped into different forms. skim for the main idea of each paragraph. While-reading Para 4: The writing system began to develop in one direction. Tip:find out the topic sentence Para 5: Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its past, and has become an art form. Para 6: The Chinese language is
5、helping to spread Chinas culture and history to the world. Read for the structure While-reading Clues the first clue the second clue time order connecting Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Then write down what happened at each of those important times. Time What happe
6、ned the Qin Dynasty (201- 227BCE) The Chinese writing system began to develop in one unified direction. even today Chinese people can all still communicate in writing. in modern times Chinese people can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. today The Chinese characte
7、rs are still a vital part of Chinese culture. 7000 years ago the Shang Dynasty the Qin Dynasty In modern times now A picture-based language A well-developed writing system A united writing system Chinese calligraphy A global language The Chinese Writing System The development of Chinese characters S
8、can for figuring out the “connecting” While-reading 1). one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. (para.1) find the sentences explaining how the Chinese writing system is related to Chinese culture (It tells us the Chinese writing system contributes to the survival of Chinese cult
9、ure.) purpose:To introduce the topic of the text. Scan for figuring out the “connecting” While-reading 2)That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. (para.4) 3)Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its
10、past. (para.5) 4) The Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. (para.6) They show how the Chinese writing system contributes to the survival of Chinese culture. purpose:To support the topic and the title of the text Scan for figuring out the “connecting” While-reading 2)
11、That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. (para.4) 3)Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past. (para.5) 4) The Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. (para.6) They
12、 show how the Chinese writing system contributes to the survival of Chinese culture. purpose:To support the topic and the title of the text Except for the writing system of Chinese language, the continuous development of Chinas agriculture, a relatively powerful government, distinguished philosophic
13、al schools developed, and an open mind to embrace different cultures are all possible and important factors. Besides, education is always emphasised in Chinas family traditions. Post-reading Think and discuss What contributed to the survival of the Chinese writing system in history? And why? Post-reading extensive reading(P63) Post-reading extensive reading(P63) keys: civilisation;carving; system; dates back;means; classics Thank You !
