(共20张PPT)
Unit 2 Moral and Virtues
Video Time & Project
---The Five Virtues
Confucius
How much do you know about Confucius
What do you know about his ideas
Lead-in
Confucius (551-479 BCE), the founder of Confucianism, stresses Ren (benevolence, love) and Li (rites), referring to respect for the system of social hierarchy (等级制度 ). He attaches importance to education and was a pioneering advocate for private schools. He is famous for teaching students according to their personalities. His teachings were later recorded by his students in The Analects.
Can you guess the meaning
1. To have friends come from far away – isn’t that a joy
有朋自远方来, 不亦乐乎？
2. Treat others in the way you want to be treated.
己所不欲, 勿施于人。
3. Exploring the old and deducing (推论) the new makes a teacher.
温故而知新, 可以为师矣。
Prediction
Read the short introduction at the top of page 24;
What do you expect to see in the video clip
Complete each sentence with your best guess.
1. The teachings of Confucius have been an important part of Chinese culture for more than __________ years.
2. His teachings are all about the most basic ___________ of life.
3. Confucius thought that ____________ was the most important moral principle.
BEFORE YOU WATCH
4. According to Confucius, this highest principle begins with love for ____________.
5. Confucius said, “Whatever you don’t like done to yourself, don’t ____________.”
What do you expect to see in the video clip
1. The teachings of Confucius have been an important part of Chinese culture for more than _________ years.
2. His teachings are all about the most basic ___________ of life.
3. Confucius thought that _________ was the most important moral principle.
4. According to Confucius, this highest principle begins with love for ____________.
5. Confucius said, “Whatever you don’t like done to yourself, don’t _____________.”
2,000
values
ren
parents
do it to others
WHILE YOU WATCH
Circle the correct words to complete the sentences below.
1. Confucian thought is still greatly valued in China and in
other East/Southeast Asian countries.
2. If students really understood Confucian ideas, it could change society/their lives.
3. In English, only a few/many different words can be used to translate Confucius’s highest moral principle.
4. Mencius/Zigong explained this principle as “loving one’s parents, loving people, loving everything in the world.”
5. Confucius taught Zigong that the one single concept to take as a guide for all actions in life is happiness/fairness.
1. In what ways do you think Confucian thought still influences education and society in China
Work in groups. Discuss the questions.
Confucian thought has a great influence on Chinese education, because it teaches people to show great respect for teachers and the thinkers of the past. In Chinese society, Confucian thought has kept the family and respect for parents as a focal point.
AFTER YOU WATCH
2. Do you think that your life would change if you understood and practised ren every day
3. How would the Confucian idea of fairness change society around you if everybody started practising fairness in everything
I have been trying to practise the principle of ren, but I’m not sure that my life would change that much.
It would result in a more egalitarian society, where people treated everyone with kindness and respect regardless of status.
FURTHER READING
Expanding Your World--THE FIVE VIRTUES (P72)
The Five Virtues The meanings of the quotes Why you think it is important
Benevolence
Righteousness
Propriety
Wisdom
Fidelity
love, kindness, compassion
trust, honesty
politeness
The Five Virtues in Modern Society
Core Socialist Values
Brainstorming
hard-working
wise
intelligent
thankful
honest
courageous
generous
cooperative
responsible
In groups, brainstorm more virtues to add to the list on page 23. Then discuss which of these virtues are most needed in our society today.
Make a poster to explain what virtue it is and to motivate people to practise it. Divide up the work among your group members.
1. Collect sayings or quotations about the virtue.
2. Analyze the sayings and group them in a logical way.
3. Look for or draw a picture to illustrate the virtue.
Brainstorm more virtues
Project
list virtues
collect sayings
group the sayings in some ways
illustrate the virtues
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Sample
title
quotes
picture
Assessment
Checklist for a Poster Is your poster eye-catching with a title Yes/No
Does the poster include quotes about the virtue Yes/No
Are the quotes organized in a logical way Yes/No
Have you drawn a picture to illustrate the virtue Yes/No
Assignment
Polish your poster;
Introduce it to your classmates;
Motivate each other to practice virtues.
