(共30张PPT)
Anything you know about Yin Xu
Jiaguwen (oracle bone inscriptions)
picture-based
Match Jiaguwen with the pictures
Guess the modern Chinese characters
What is the feature of Jiaguwen
鱼
龟
鸟
picture-based
春
鼓
Explore the Chinese Writing System
Reading and thinking
Unit 5 Languages Around the World
人教(2019) 必修第一册
Learning objectives
Present the development of the Chinese writing system by retelling its development
Wake up to the importance by analyzing its roles
Promote the writing system by sharing creative ways
d
The Chinese Writing System:
connecting the past and the present
Predict the main idea
d
Read for the main idea
Skim and underline
the topic sentence
of each paragraph.
d
Read for the main idea
Pay attention to discourse marker and pronouns.
Tips:
The Chinese writing system is one main factor to help Chinese civilisation continue.
China is widely known for its ancient civilization which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.
d
Read for the main idea
The passage talks about
the ___________and
the __________ of the
Chinese writing system.
development
importance
Development
event
time
picture-based
at the beginning
today
Development
Scan and draw a time line.
event
time
picture-based
at the beginning
Shang Dynasty
Over the years
Qin Dynasty
today
well-developed
many varieties
unified Chinese writing system
part of culture
Development
In groups share and tell your timeline.
event
time
picture-based
at the beginning
Shang Dynasty
Over the years
Qin Dynasty
today
well-developed
1.What period does “over the years”(P3) refer to Why
2. Of all the periods, which one is the most important Why
many varieties
unified Chinese writing system
part of culture
Development
Think and answer the questions.
event
time
Picture-based
at the beginning
Shang Dynasty
Warring States
Qin Dynasty
Today
well-developed
many varieties
unified Chinese writing system
part of culture
Development
Think and answer the questions.
1.What period does “over the years” refer to Why
The Warring States has seven major states, leading to varieties of dialects and characters.
Later Qin united the seven major states and the characters.
event
time
Picture-based
at the beginning
Shang Dynasty
Warring States
Qin Dynasty
Today
well-developed
many varieties
unified Chinese writing system
2.Which period is the most important Why
Qin Dynasty.Qinshihuang unified the language. The unified writing system not only units the Chinese people and culture but also enables Chinese people from different places and in different dialects to commmunicate in writing.
part of culture
Development
Think and answer the questions.
event
time
Picture-based
at the beginning
Shang Dynasty
Warring States
Qin Dynasty
Today
well-developed
many varieties
unified Chinese writing system
Sum up:
1. The development of the system is closely related to ______, so learning the language helps us learn _______________.
2. Due to Qin’s __________the states and language, the system continues all the way into modern times.
part of culture
Development
Think and answer the questions.
China’s history
its history
unifying
Importance
d
Importance
Read paras4-6 and sum up the important roles.
What are important roles of the Chinese writing system
Circle words or phrases meaning “important”.
Tips:
d
Importance
Read paras 4-6.
Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.
Circle words or phrases meaning “important”.
Tips:
d
Importance
Read paras 4-6.
of great importance
imporant means
high regard/important part
important part
a greater role
unite people and culture
connect present with past
an art form
part of Chinese culture
promote China’s culture and history
Key words
Important roles
Promotion
d
How do you feel about our Chinese writing system
Please put forward ways to promote our Chinese writing
and the culture.
Group work
In groups discuss the questions.
TV program
Jiaguwen
emoji
package
Practising calligraphy
方田春色
斗室书香
艺无止境
学有其成
d
Homework
Group project:
Present your creative ways to promote our written language and culture by making posters, videos and so on.
Thanks