人教版（2019）必修 第一册Unit 5 Languages around the world Reading and thinking 课件(共19张PPT)

(共19张PPT)
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
Unit5
Reading and Thinking
人教版高中英语必修第一册
1. Learn about the development of the Chinese writing system and its functions.
2. Analyze the text structure.
3. Realize the importance of Chinese writing system and build up the confidence in Chinese culture.
Teaching Objectives
Lead -in
Quiz: What is the earliest Chinese character you know
And what it carved on
Oracle-bone inscriptions
bones
shells
雨
火
山
水
Oracle-bone inscriptions
What is the text mainly about
Prediction
Pre-reading
The history and development
Of Chinese writing system.
Skimming
Read for main idea of each paragraph
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 6
The Chinese writing system is one of the main factors that Chinese civilization has survived into modern times.
Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning.
The written system became well-developed.
The written system became unified.
The Chinese language is helping to spread China’s culture and history.
Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past.
Read for structure
The Chinese Writing System
Part1
Part2
Part3
What’s the writing style
Narration B. Argument C. Exposition
记叙文 议论文 说明文
Topic
History
Importance
Para 1
Para 2-3
Para 4-6
Skimming
thousand years ago
By the Shang Dynasty
In the Qin Dynasty
Picture-based symbols
A well-developed writing system
Different forms
Began to develop
in one direction
An important part of culture
In the modern times
Scanning
Read for details
The development Of Chinese writing system.
Over the
years
Scanning
Read for details
Today
China plays a greater role in______________, Chinese characters have been more popular among an increasing number of _____________________.
global affairs
international students
Careful Reading
Read for function
What function does the Chinese writing system have
What other functions does the Chinese writing system have
Give the evidence.
Functions
Connect people with culture
Connect characters/language with art
Connect China with the world
1. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
2. 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
3. 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.
Careful Reading
Read for function
connect the past and the present
connect people with culture
connect characters/language with art
connect China with the world
The “connecting” function of the Chinese writing system.
Function
Importance
Can you find some sentences showing the importance of the Chinese writing system directly
Why does the author emphasize the “connecting” function of the Chinese writing system
Careful Reading
Read for importance
1.That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
2.Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with China’s 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.The system of Chinese characters is still an important part of the Chinese culture.
The Chinese writing system is one of the main factors that has made the continuation of China’s ancient civilisation possible.
intention
Careful Reading
Read for Importance
After Reading
function
development
importance
Topic
How
Why
Retell the passage
What
After Reading
Thinking and Discussion
Do you think the Chinese Language might become a global Language like English in the future Why
Homework
1. Compulsory homework :
Introduce the development of the Chinese writing system according to “time & event”.
2. Optional homework :
Try to describe your growth through a timeline.
五河县高级中学
刘 少 才