(共34张PPT)
Unit 5
Languages around the world
(Reading and Thinking)
Words Review
system
despite
factor
based
symbol
carve
dynasty
variety
character
major
11.appreciate
12.ups and downs
13.date back (to)
14.refer to
15.no matter where, how, what, ect.
16.a number of
17.the number of
n. 系统,体系,制度
prep.即使;尽管
n. 因素;要素
adj.以......为基础的
n.符号;象征
vt/vi. 雕刻
n. 王朝;朝代
n. 变体;多样化
n. 文字;角色;特点
n. 主修课程;adj.主要的;vi 主修
v. 欣赏;重视;感激
浮沉;兴衰;
追溯到......
谈到;提及;指的是
不论.......;不管........
许多;大量
.......的数量
雨
火
山
水
picture-based symbols
simplified Chinese characters
A guessing game :Can you recognize the following symbols
What does the passage will be talked about
Chinese writing system and its development/history.
Pre-reading
According to the title, can you guess how the text is organized
the past
the present
The text is organized in ____ order.
Chinese writing system
time
connect
While-reading: Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time.
Scan
Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers.
the words or phrases that describe a time. (from para2-para6).
The Qin Dynasty
Over the years
By the Shang Dynasty
At the beginning
Even today
In modern times
Today
The Qin Dynasty
Over the years
By the Shang Dynasty
At the beginning
Even today
In modern times
Today
a picture-based language ;
longgu
a well-developed writing system
different forms
in one unified direction
communicate in writing
read classic works
an important part of Chinese culture
What happened at each period
Development
Detailed-reading
3.Among the different periods, which is the most important Why
the Qin Dynasty
Over the years
By the Shang Dynasty
At the beginning
even today
In modern times
Today
That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. No matter where Chinese people live and what dialect they speak, they can still communicate in writing
Connect
(P4 L2) That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
(P5 L3) 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.
(P6 L1) 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.
connects the past and the
present.
connects language with art
connects people and culture
connects China with the world
Function
What does the Chinese writing system connect according to the passage
④ The system of Chinese characters is still an important part of the Chinese culture.(P6 L1)
Do you think Chinese writing system important for China Find supporting sentences from the text.
Activity5:Think and discuss
① That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.(P4 L2)
② Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with China’s past.(P5 L1)
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.(P5 L3)
importance
Read for structure
Underline the topic sentences and find out the structure of the whole passage.
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Topic
Its history and development
Its importance
Part 1 :________
Para. 1
Part 2 :_________
Paras. 2-4
Part 3 :_________
Paras. 5-6
conclusion
. Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past
B. Chinese writing system became well-developed and developed into different forms.
C .Today, the Chinese language is helping to appreciate China’s culture and history.
D. At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language.
E. One main factor of the ancient Chinese civilisation is the Chinese writing system.
F.Chinese writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
E
D
B
F
A
C
China is 1. (wide) known for its ancient civilisation.There are many reasons 2. this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese 3. (write) system. 4. the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols 5. (become) a well-developed writing system. By the Qin Dynasty, the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
Fill in the blanks
widely
why
writing
At
had become
6. writing system was of great 7. , (important) in uniting the Chinese people and culture. By written Chinese China’s present is 8.________ (connect) with its past.Today,the Chinese writing system 9. (be) still an important part of Chinese culture.And more and more people are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history through this 10. (amaze) language.
The
importance
connected
is
amazing
amazing
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 And what’s your opinion Discuss it in your group.
Chinese civilisation has continued more than 5000 years through into modern times. One of the main reasons for this is the Chinese writing system. It's our responsibility to inherit and spread it.
—Xi Jinping
As a Chinese, everyone should be a Guardian of Chinese characters (汉字守护人),what can we do to protect and spread Chinese characters?
Chinese characters most clearly reflects the spirit of Chinese culture, and plays greater role in global affairs. So as a Chinese, we are supposed to inherit(传承) and carry forward.
As a student, we should make great efforts to learn Chinese and write it well.
Make a language a bridge, instead of a barrier(阻碍).
What can we do
Activity 6 Group Work
Can you make a list of the Chinese culture symbols besides Chinese writing
Chinese Culture symbols
Chinese Culture symbols
Kungfu...
dragon
Porcelain
Traditional Chinese medicine
Conficious
Thank you!
What can we do
Personally, we should make all efforts to learn Chinese well.
It is useful for the school to organize a variety of activities, such as Chinese speech competition. Besides, students should be encouraged to watch Chinese characters dictation competition.
In addition, our country should promote mandarin.
Viewpoint
When it comes to Chinese characters, I believe ...
Details
All in all,/ In brief, I 'd like to________________.
Conclusion
Complete the passage with the correct words and phrase below.
Chinese calligraphy has developed along with China's ___________. It is difficult to say when exactly calligraphy started. Chinese writing was first done by _________ symbols onto bones and shells,
but as it developed into a writing __________, it also developed as a form of art done with a brush. It is believed that Chinese calligraphy ___________ to at least the Han Dynasty (202 BCE-220 CE). Soon after that, the idea developed that calligraphy was not only a beautiful art form but also a _______ of showing the character of the "man behind the brush". Today, anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practising the __________ art of Chinese calligraphy.
system carving means
dates back classic civilisation
civilisation
carving
system
dates back
means
classic
Activity1: Predict what the text is mainly about.
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
Pre-reading
Make predictions:
Look at the titles and pictures and think about the content
Topic
Focus
1. What is the writing style of the text
Narration(记叙文)
Exposition(说明文)
Argumentation(议论文)
2. The passage is organized in the order of _________.
time
opinion: Para 1
development: Para 2-6
2
Creative Thinking
Divide passage into 3 parts.
Para 4
Para 5
Para 2
Para 3
Para 1
Para 6
Part 1 (para1) To introduce the topic: the Chinese writing system
Introduction
Part 2 (para 2, 3, 4) The development of the Chinese writing system
Body
Part 3 (para 5, 6) The importance and influence of the Chinese writing system
Conclusion
Structure
狗
单身狗
Read Paragraphs 2 to 6 and find some sentences that show how the Chinese writing system connects the past and the present
connects ___________________
the present and the past
connects ________________
people and culture
connects .
connects .
people in different areas
language/characters and art
connects .
China and the world
connection
the function of Chinese writing system
connect characters/
language with art
connect China with
the world
connect the past and
the present
connect people with culture