(共16张PPT)
Unit5 Reading and Thinking
The Chinese Writing System
Learning aims:
1. Learn the development of the Chinese writing system.
2. Improve the skill of skimming, scanning, and analyze the reading materials.
3.Arouse students’ passion for Chinese.
How did the writing system develop in the history of China
Predicting
Chinese writing system
and its development/history.
What will be talked about
:
Predict
Task 1: Predict
time sequence
problem and solution
Character development
cause and effect
How is the passage developed
Task 2
d
Pay attention to transitional words and pronouns.
Tips:
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.
Task 3:Skim for main ideas
What does the sentence tell us
What’s the purpose of this sentence
It tells us the Chinese writing system contributes to the survival of Chinese culture.
To introduce the topic of the text---The Chinese writing system: Connecting the past and the present.
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu—animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols call still be seen in today’s hanzi.
Can we see the ancient symbols today
You can get the main idea by taking a quick look at the title,key words,topic sentence ,conjuctions and repeated words.
Tips:
Skim for main ideas
Skim for main ideas
By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE), these symbols had become a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BCE).
The Chinese writing system became well-developed and then developed into different forms.
Guess:
What happened to the Chinese writing system
Skim for main ideas
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.
What’s the importance of uniting the system
The Chinese writing system developed in one direction.
Is there any other importance
connect
Rhreorical device
Contrast
Skim for main ideas
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. 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.
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. 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.
1.How does the system develop in modern times
connect
2.Other function of the written system
connect
Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. 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 language.
Skim for main ideas
still
function of the written system
connect
Read for reflection
Scan the text again to find sentences explaining how the Chinese writing system is related to Chinese culture.
What does the sentence tell us
It shows the importance of the Chinese witing system in the past.
What do the two sentences tell us
It shows the importance of the Chinese writing system at present.
All the sentences support the title of the text.
Draw a mind map of the written system with different times.
Task4:
Scanning for a mind map
a picture-based language ;
longgu
a well-developed writing system
different forms
in one unified direction
read classic works
calligraphy as an art form
At the beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
The Qin Dynasty
In modern times
Retell
Task5 :Discussion
Nowadays, some students pay less attention to the Chinese calligraphy, and they think it’s not important to practice Chinese calligraphy anymore. Do you think so Discuss it in your group.
Calligraphy is an art form of Chinese culture
Love it and learn it well
Appreciate一首英文诗的不同版本翻译——感受中文的唯美与博大
You say that you love rain,
but you open your umbrella when it rains...
You say that you love the sun,
but you find a shadow spot when the sun shines...
You say that you love the wind,
but you close your windows when wind blows...
This is why I am afraid,
You say that you love me too...
【普通翻译版】
你说你喜欢雨,
但是下雨的时候,你却撑开了伞;
你说你喜欢阳光,
但当阳光播撒的时候,你却躲在阴凉之地;
你说你喜欢风,
但当清风拂面的时候,你却关上了窗。
所以我无比害怕,
因为你也曾说过喜欢我。
【文艺版】
你说烟雨微茫,兰亭远望;
后来轻揽婆娑,深遮霓裳。
你说春光烂漫,绿袖红香;
后来内掩西楼,静立卿旁。
你说软风轻拂,醉卧思量;
后来紧掩门窗,漫帐成殇。
你说情丝柔肠,如何相忘;
我却眼波微转,兀自成霜。
【诗经版】
子言慕雨,启伞避之。
子言好阳,寻荫拒之。
子言喜风,阖户离之。
子言偕老,吾所畏之。
【离骚版】
君乐雨兮启伞枝,
君乐昼兮林蔽日,
君乐风兮栏帐起,
君乐吾兮吾心噬。
五言诗版
恋雨偏打伞,爱阳却遮凉。
风来掩窗扉,叶公惊龙王。
片言只语短,相思缱倦长。
郎君说爱我,不敢细思量。
不知道这世界上是否还有第二种语言,能像汉语这样拥有如此美的韵律?你最喜欢哪个版本呢?
Thanks for listening
Homework:
1.Write a summary
The Chinese Writing System
2. Read the passage for 3 times