人教版 必修1 Unit 5 Languages around the World-Reading and Thinking课件（19张ppt)

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The Chinese Writing System: Connecting the Past and the Present
Unit 5 Languages around the World
Part 2 Reading and Thinking
Learning Objectives
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 skimming, scanning, analyzing discourse and thinking logically.
Strengthen national confidence and pride.
What is the origin of Chinese characters
Watch the video, think and answer the question.
Chinese characters are pictures that can be read—— pictographs.
What do you know about Chinese Calligraphy？
How did Chinese Characters be invited and develop
What are the functions of Chinese Characters
Leading-in
Chinese Characters
Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese
Calligraphy
Official script
Seal script
Running script
Standard script
Cursive script
Inscription on bones
Look at the picture and title quickly and try to speak out the main idea of the passage.
Pre-reding
The Chinese Writing System:
Connecting the Past and the Present
function
1. is known for 2. be known as
3. all the way through into 4. ups and downs
5. date back 6. well-developed writing system
7. it was a time when 8. lead to
9. varities of 10. by....means/in a ...way
11. be of great importance 12. unite into
13. high regard 14. play a great role in
15. an increasing number of 16. amazing language
17. at the beginning 18. no matter where
19. global affairs
20. I would appreciate it if you can take my
suggestions into consideration.
因。。。出名
作为。。。出名
一直延续到
兴衰
追溯到
成熟的书写体系
曾经有段时间。。
导致；通向
各种各样的
以。。。方式
非常重要
把...结合
高度认可
扮演一个重要角色
许多
神奇的语言
一开始
无论何地
全球事务
如果你可以考虑我的建议，我将不胜感激。
Pay attention to the first sentence and key words of the paragraph will help you summarize the main idea.
Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph.
A. The writing system began to develop in one direction.
B. The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms.
C. The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times.
D. Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning.
E. The Chinese language is helping to spread China’s culture and history to the world.
F. Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past, and has become an art form.
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Para.6
While-reading
The writing system was unified.
The function of written Chinese.
The global influence of Chinese.
The origin of written Chinese.
The Chinese writing system contributes to the survival of Chinese civilization.
The development of writing system.
Passage Structure Analysis
Introduction:
the topic
Body:
its history and development
Conclusion:
its importance
Task 2
Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.
P63 3
Scanning is looking at the
text quickly to find specific
information,
such as dates
or numbers.
Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.
At the beginning
The Shang
Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty
In modern times
Today
Time What happened
modern times
at the beginning
dates back several thousand years
by the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE)
over the years
the Qin Dynasty (201-227BCE)
even today
in modern times
today
P63 3
The Chinese civilisation still continues.
Written Chinese was a picture-based language.
Longgu appeared.
Symbols carved on Longgu had become a well-developed writing system.
The writing system developed into different forms, as the Chinese people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.
The Chinese writing system began to develop in one unified direction.
Chinese people can all still communicate in writing.
Chinese people can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.
The Chinese characters are still a vital part of Chinese culture.
Scan the text to find what happened at each of those important times.
The
Chinese
writing system
At the beginning
the Shang Dynasty
the Qin Dynasty
1. It was a ____________ language.
2. It dates back several thousand
years to the use of ______.
3. _______ are carved on
_______________________.
1. The symbols had become ____________.
2. Over the years, the system developed
into _____________ as people were
divided ____________ then, leading to
many varieties of ___________________.
1.Qinshihuang ______ 7 states into one,
so it began to develop ______________.
2. It was important in uniting
________________________.
Today
1. It connects _____________ with ____.
2. It's an important part of ______________.
3. An increasing number of international
students are beginning to appreciate
_______________________ through it.
one of the main factors that affect China's ancient civilisation
picture-based
longgu
Symbols
animal bones and shells
well-developed
different forms
geographically
united
in one direction
Chinese people and culture
dialects and characters
China's present
its past
Chinese culture
China’s culture and history
Complete the graphic organizer and then retell the text according to it.
1.No matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can still communicate in writing.
Connect people divided by geography
2.Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China's present is connected with its past.
3.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 important part of Chinese culture.
4.As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture and history through this amazing culture.
What are the functions of the Chinese writing system
Activity 5
During Shang Dynasty, the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
2. The symbols which were carved in longgu can
no longer be seen in today’s hanzi.
3. The Chinese writing system is one of the main
reasons why Chinese ancient civilisation continued
all the way through modern times.
4. Today, not many international students are learning
Chinese writing system.
5. Qinshihuang plays an important role in uniting the
Chinese writing system.
Task 5
still
Qin
an increasing number of
Read the text again and discuss the 4 questions.
What is the function of the last sentence in paragraph 3
It is a transition(过渡) sentence.
How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialect
Possibly，all the people were demanded to use the same written Chinese.
While-reading




Read the text again and discuss the questions.
How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past
People in modern times can read the classic works written by ancient people.
According 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 other factors
Possible answer: customers, traditions, clothes, literatures.
While-reading




Complete the passage with the correct words and phrase below.
Post-reading
Chinese calligraphy has developed along with Chinese . It is difficult to say when exactly calligraphy started. Chinese 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. It is believed that Chinese calligraphy to at least the Han dynasty. Soon after that, the idea developed that calligraphy was not only a beautiful art form, but also a of showing the characters of the “man behind a brush”. Today, anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practicing the art of Chinese calligraphy.
system carving means dates back classic civilization
civilization
carving
system
dates back
means
classic
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