学习任务单
课程基本信息
学科 英语 年级 高一 学期 秋季
课题 Unit 5 Languages Around The World（Reading and Thinking）
教科书 书 名：普通高中教科书 英语 必修第一册 出版社：人民教育出版社 出版日期：
学习目标
通过课外视频，自主了解汉字演变过程； 运用寻读的技巧阅读课文，快速找到阅读文本中的相关信息，总结汉字演变过程； 理解汉字发展和中华文化传承的关系，主动思考汉字在未来，在全球范围内的发展和使用。
课前学习任务
【学习任务一】（必做） 阅读A Brief History of Chinese Characters，以思维导图形式，整理汉字演变过程； 【学习任务二】（必做） 观看TED视频（汉字工作原理的秘密），CCTV纪录片《“字”从遇见你》，视频号（博物汉字），进一步了解汉字，尤其是甲骨文的相关背景知识； 【学习任务三】（选做) 观看【TED】语言进化史How languages evolve (Alex Gendler)，了解语言作为一个抽象概念，演变的过程。
课上学习任务
【学习任务一】
预测文章体裁、文章内容和文章结构； 通过阅读标题、图片、关键词（时间标志），检验预测是否正确。
【学习任务二】
阅读第一段，初步了解汉字的重要性，及阅读中代词的使用。 【学习任务三】
自主阅读第二段至第四段，完成STUDENT WORKSHEET中的TASK1，总结汉字演变过程。 【学习任务四】
阅读课文第五段和第六段，独立思考“How does Chinese writing system connect the past and the present ”，圈出课文关键词，并完成STUDENT WOKRSHEET TASK2.
【学习任务五】
讨论“Are there other means that connect the past and the present ”，回答问题，并给出具体的理由。 【学习任务六】
对比两个题目The Chinese Writing System: Connecting the Past and the Present和The Chinese Writing System: to Connect the Past and the Present，讨论哪个题目更好，并给出具体的理由。 【学习任务七】 讨论“Will Chinese civilisation flourish or perish ”和“How can we ensure that Chinese civilisation will flourish ” 两个问题，并且说明作为青少年能为中华文明繁荣昌盛，所做的具体事项。
课后学习任务
【学习任务一】 (必做) 假设你是李华，你的外教Jack酷爱中国汉字，想知道汉字是如何发展而来的，以及你对于汉字的看法，请根据以下提示给 Jack 写一封电子邮件。 I)介绍汉字是如何发展的。 2)表达你对于汉字的看法。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 【学习任务二】 (选做) 阅读The power of language: How words shape people, culture (Stanford Report)，了解文字和文化之间的联系。
推荐的学习资源(共23张PPT)
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年 级：高一年级
学 科：高中英语
Unit 5 Languages Around The World（Reading and Thinking）
What is the genre of the passage
exposition (说明文)
narration (记叙文)
argumentation (议论文)
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
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.
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.
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.
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.
=It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu——animal bones and shells which symbols were carved ___ by ancient Chinese people.
time: at the beginning
event: Written Chinese was________________________ carved ________________ and ________.
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 can still be seen in today’s hanzi.
on animal bones shells
a picture-based language
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 can still be seen in today’s hanzi.
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 can still be seen in today’s hanzi.
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).
time: by the Shang Dynasty
event: Ancient symbols had become__________________________ .
time: over the years
event: The Chinese writing system develop into_____________, leading to________________________.
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).
reading tip 2nd
Phrases like lead to
indicate causes and effects.
time: by the Shang Dynasty
event: Ancient symbols had become__________________________ .
time: over the years
event: The Chinese writing system developed into_____________, leading to________________________.
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).
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).
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.
time: the Qin Dynasty
event: Emperor Qinshihuang unified the seven major states so that the Chinese writing system began to develop ________________.
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.
vocabulary tip 1st
be of n. = be adj.
e.g. be of great importance
=be important
time: at the beginning
event: Written Chinese was a picture-based language carved on animal bones and shells.
time: over the years
event: The Chinese writing system developed into different forms, leading to many varieties and dialects.
time: the Qin Dynasty
event: Emperor Qinshihuang unified the seven major states so that the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
time: by the Shang Dynasty
event: Ancient symbols had become a well-developed writing system.
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
B1U5 STUDENT WORKSHEET
TASK2 Find out how the Chinese writing system connects the past and the present.
B1U5 STUDENT WORKSHEET
TASK2 Find out how the Chinese writing system connects the past and the present.
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.
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.
classic works
global affairs
Chinese culture
history
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.
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.
classic works
global affairs
Chinese culture
history
China’s
calligraphy
classic works
calligraphy
Chinese culture
global affairs
China’s
history
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
TO CONNECT THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
PAST
PRESENT
CIVILISATION
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:作业练习
课程基本信息
学科 英语 年级 高一 学期 秋季
课题 Unit 5 Languages Around The World（Reading and Thinking）
教科书 书 名：普通高中教科书 英语 必修第一册 出版社：人民教育出版社 出版日期：
作业练习(课前学习任务-必做)
B1U5 STUDENT WORKSHEET PREVIEW TASK：Based on the video and reading material, make a poster on how Chinese writing system develops. (必做)
作业练习(课前学习任务-评价标准)
My poster includes:
when specific time/dynasty is yes no
what event happened at that time yes no
what kind of Chinese was used at that time yes no
作业练习(课上学习任务)
作业练习(课上学习任务-参考答案）
作业练习(课上学习任务)
B1U5 STUDENT WORKSHEET TASK2 Find out how the Chinese writing system connects the past and the present.
作业练习(课上学习任务-参考答案)
作业练习(课后学习任务-必做）
假设你是李华，你的外教Jack酷爱中国汉字，想知道汉字是如何发展而来的，以及你对于汉字的看法，请根据以下提示给 Jack 写一封电子邮件。 I)介绍汉字是如何发展的。 2)表达你对于汉字的看法。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
作业练习(课后学习任务-评价标准)
Self-Checking List Yes or No
Do I tell Jack how Chinese language developed briefly
Do I share my personal opinion towards Chinese language
Do I organize the passage coherently and cohesively
Is there any grammar or spelling mistake
作业练习(课后学习任务-选做）
TASK：Read the material and summarize the main ideas of the passage.
What I learned from The power of language: How words shape people, culture (Stanford Report)
作业练习(课前学习任务-评价标准)
I understand most of details of the passage. yes no
My summary includes the main ideas of the reading material. yes no
I am able to retell the passage to others. yes no教学设计
课程基本信息
学科 英语 年级 高一年级 学期 秋季
课题 Unit 5 Languages Around The World（Reading and Thinking）
教科书 书 名：普通高中教科书 英语 必修第一册 出版社：人民教育出版社 出版日期：
教学目标
能够通过图片和标题对文本类型，文本内容进行预测； 能够阅读介绍汉字书写体系发展的说明性语篇，理解语篇特点以及组织结构； 能够运用寻读的技巧快速找到阅读文本中的相关信息； 能够结合上下文理解词义，通过as, lead to等关键词判断因果关系； 能够注意到文本中介词在定语从句中的使用。 能够了解中国汉字的发展历史，理解汉字与中华文化传承的关系，主动思考汉字在未来，在全球范围内的发展与使用。
教学内容
教学重点： 找出并理解阅读文本中介绍汉字发展的两条主要线索(time and event); 掌握涉及的阅读技巧，表达方式，语法知识。 引导学生理解汉字是如何连接过去和现在的，探索汉字与中华文明传承的关系；
教学难点： 1.引导学生通过观察语言和文化的发展，客观分析、辩证思考事物发展的因果关系； 2.加强学生对中国文化的自豪感和认同感，增强他们对母语学习和对中国文化的学习热情。
教学过程
Step1-Lead-in Activity 1: Students will see “中国” in ancient Chinese on the PPT and guess which country’s name it is. Aim 1: To lead in vocabulary including picture-based language, longgu, oracle inscriptions, animal bones, and shells.
Step2-Before Reading (Prediction) Activity 1: Students are asked to decide the genre of the text according to title and illustration. Aim 1: To encourage students to get information from the title and picture and have a general understanding of the passage. Activity 2: Students are invited to predict the content of this exposition. Aim 2: To strengthen the awareness of prediction.
Step3-While Reading Activity 1: Students are given 8 min to read through the passage and finish TASK 1 on their worksheet (to summarize the development of the Chinese writing system ). Then, they will check predictions together. Aim 1: To divide the passage into 3 parts and know the details about how the Chinese writing system has developed. Activity 2: Read through the first paragraph in details. Aim 2: To pay attention to how pronouns are used in reading. Activity3: Check understanding about the Chinese writing system at the beginning and fill in the blank. Aim 3: To get to know the history from the very beginning, what dash means in the passage, and that propositions may appear at different places in a sentence. Activity4: Check understanding about what happened by the Shang Dynasty. Aim 4: To know more about the details and focus on the function of lead to in reading; to guess word (varieties) in the context. Activity 5: Based on paragraph 5 and paragraph 6, Students will think about how the Chinese writing system connect the past and the present. Then, Students will finish TASK1 on STUDENT WORKSHEET. Aim 6: To have deep understanding about the importance of the Chinese writing system. Step2-After Reading Activity1: Students are encouraged to think about their own life experiences and find out other means that connect the past and the present. Aim1: To get inspired and relate the topic to daily life. Activity2: Students will think for a while, note down their opinions on whether the Chinese civilization will flourish or perish, and complete their opinions with specific evidence. Aim 2: To summary the development and importance of the Chinese writing system; to relate their background knowledge. Activity3: Students are encouraged to think about what they can do to ensure that Chinese civilisation will flourish rather than perish. Aim 3: To encourage students to do something practical to admire and spread Chinese culture in daily life.
