人教版（2019）必修第一册Unit5 Languages around the world Reading and thinking课件(共35张PPT)

(共35张PPT)
Reading and Thinking
授课人：邓 敏
Unit 5 Languages around the world
Reading and thinking
Learning objectives：
By the end of the class, we will be able to：
1.Use some important words and phrases to describe
the development of Chinese writing system.
2.Apply prediction and scanning strategies for main
ideas in reading.
3.Identify the main structure of the passage and talk
about a topic through time line.
4.Arouse the passion for Chinese and build up
the confidence in Chinese culture.
Oracle
ancient pictures/ symbols carved on animal bones and shells
甲骨文
Lead in
1.Can you recognize the following symbols
马
鱼
鹿
牛
人
大
子
止
picture-based symbols
simplified Chinese characters
2.What do we call this writing art form
Chinese calligraphy
/k 'l gr f /
3.Do you know how Chinese characters develop
Watch the video: Chinese characters
Reading and thinking
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
Prediction
What is the text about
Usually, we can get some useful information from the title and pictures.
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
Sub-title:
Title:
Topic
Focus
The passage will be about how the Chinese writing system connects the past and the present.
Read quickly and find out in what order the author organizes the text.
Circle the words that show time.
In order of time
At the beginning
The Shang
Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty
In modern times
Today
Read for structure
Read for structure
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How many parts can we divide the passage and can you find the main idea of each part
The introduction
topic
The development/history
of the Chinese writing system
The importance
of the Chinese writing system
What’s the text type
A. Narration(记叙文)
B. Argumentation(议论文)
C. Exposition(说明文)
1
2
3
4
5
Read for details
Para.1
China is widely known for its ancient civilisation 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.
but
Main idea:
The Chinese writing system is___________________________________
_____________________________________
one of the main reasons why Chinese civilisation has
continued into modern times.
Para2-4 Pair-work
Find out what happened in each period of time in Para2-4
Underline the words that show the information.
even today
Qin Dynasty
over the years
At the beginning
Shang Dynasty
At the
beginning
Summary:
Several thousand years ago, written Chinese began as______________________
carved on_______________________________________________.
picture-based symbols
animal bones and shells which are called longgu
Read each of those important times carefully and answer the questions. Then
fill in the summary of each important time.
Para2-4
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
What happened to the symbols by the Shang Dynasty
It had become a well-developed writing system.
Summary:
By the Shang Dynasty, the symbols had become
______________________________________.
a well-developed writing system
Read each of those important times carefully and answer the questions. Then
fill in the summary of each important time.
Para2-4
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
How did the system develop over the years Why did it develop
It developed into different forms. Because people then were divided geographically, which results in the different dialects and characters.
Summary:
Over the years, the system developed into _________________
because people lived in different parts of the country, leading to _____________________________.
many different forms
different dialects and characters
Read each of those important times carefully and answer the questions. Then
fill in the summary of each important time.
Para2-4
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
In the Qin Dynasty
1. What did Emperor Qinshihuang do
He united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese the Chinese writing system was to be unified.
2. How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects
It allowed Chinese people, no matter where they lived or what dialect they had, to communicate with each other.
Summary:
In the Qin Dynasty, the Chinese writing system began to develop________________
because Emperor Qinshihuang _____________________________.
in one direction
united the seven major states
Read each of those important times carefully and answer the questions. Then
fill in the summary of each important time.
Para2-4
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
In the Qin Dynasty
In the modern times
Summary:
Chinese people can all still_____________in writing.
Read each of those important times carefully and answer the questions. Then
fill in the summary of each important time.
Even
today
communicate

Para2-4
At the
beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
In the Qin Dynasty
In the modern times
Today
Written Chinese is a
__________language.
Symbols became a
_______
_______ writing system.
well-
picture-based
The system developed into
______________.
different
Chinese writing system began to
______________________.
develop in one direction
People read ___________written by Chinese in ancient time, and regard _____________________as an art form.
Chinese
Chinese writing is an important part of ______________.
Chinese
classic works
Even today
developed
forms
culture
calligraphy
Chinese people can all still _________ in writing
communicate
Past
present
The development
Para5-6
What’s the author’s feeling towards the Chinese writing system Which sentences show that
raise our awareness of the importance of written Chinese.
show his pride in Chinese language and culture.
Para5-6
function
importance
1.That writing system was
of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. ( para.4)
2.Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with China’s past.(para.5)
3. The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form...an important part of Chinese culture.(para.5)
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....(para.6)
Read and thinking
Discussion
What role does the Chinese writing system play in the history of China
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
What does the Chinese system connect

Group work: mind-map building
present
past
art
people
Connect people and culture
Connect past and present
Connect language and art
Connect China and world
Group work: mind-map building
present
past
world
China
language
art
people
culture
In-depth thinking
According to the writer, the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped the Chinese language and culture continue. What do you think are some of the other factors
traditonal Chinese culture
education/philosophy
an open mind to embrace the world
What can you we do
carry forward/ spread
inherit(继承)
protect
Critical thinking
Nowadays, people are depending too much on computers and phones. Many Chinese people’s ability of using the written Chinese has weakened.
Some argue that there is no need to learn to write Chinese beautifully. What’s your opinion
Give a speech
be of great importance
date back to
high regard
art form
i would like to suggest......
As far as I am concerned, writing Chinese characters is.....
To begin with,
Further more,
All in all,
Appreciation
Cutural confidence
文化自信
Write Chinese characters well and Show Chinese culture to the world.
写好中国字，向世界传播中国文化。
谢谢