人教版（2019）必修第一册Unit 5 Languages around the world Reading and Thinking课件(共26张PPT，内镶嵌视频)

(共26张PPT)
Reading and Thinking
Unit 5 Languages Around The World
In this class, you will:
1. Know the development and significance of Chinese writing system.
2. Apply the skill of skimming and scanning to find relevant information.
3. Improve the ability of analyzing discourse and thinking logically.
4. Strengthen national confidence and pride.
Learning objectives
Can you recognize the following symbols
口
日
水
力
田
火
月
山
Lead-in
Watch the video and learn about the development of Chiese characters.
Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text is about.
The text may be about the Chinese writing system and its history from ancient times to the present day.
Pre-reading
Reading strategy: make predictions
Titles
Sub-titles
Pictures
Read the titles and look at the pictures and then think about the content before reading. This helps you to relate what you read to what you already know and to understand the new text.
Activity 1：Read the text quickly and match the main idea of each paragraph.
A. The writing system became well－developed, and later developed into different forms.
F. The Chinese language is helping to spread China's culture and history to the world.
B. The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times.
C. The writing system began to develop in one direction.
E. Written Chinese was a picture－based language at the beginning
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 6
D. Written Chinese connects China's present with its past, and has become an art form.
While-reading
Underline the topic sentences and find out the structure of the whole passage.
Topic:
Its history and development
Its importance
Part 1 :________
Para. 1
Part 2 :_________
Para. 2-4
Part 3 :_________
Para. 5-6
the Chinese writing system
Activity 2: Read for structure
What’s the writing style of the text
A: Narration (记叙文)
B: Argumentation (议论文)
C: Exposition (说明文)
D: Description (描写文)
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Activity 3: Scan the text to find how many periods of time are mentioned. Then write down what happened at each of those important times.
At the beginning
Shang Dynasty
Over the years
Qing Dynasty
Modern times
Today
At the beginning
Date back several years
Symbols carved on animal bones and shells
Picture-based
Shang Dynasty
Well-developed writing system
Over the years
Develop into different forms
People were divided geographically, causing varieties of dialects and characters.
Different forms
Qing Dynasty
Develop in one direction.
Unite Chinese people and culture.
Unified
Modern times
Chinese writing system can be seen as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy
Art form
Today
Chinese people can communicate in writing.
International students appreciate Chinese culture and history through Chinese.
Communicate
1. Do you think Chinese writing system important for China Find supporting sentences from the text. (from para4-para6)
④ The system of Chinese characters is still an important part of the Chinese culture.(P6 L1)
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
Activity 4: Read for the details
2. Which of the following is one of the main factors that have helped the Chinese language and culture survive
A. Chinese writing system.
B. Chinese wisdom
C. Chinese hard work
D. Chinese spoken language.
3. What caused the varieties of dialects and characters
A. Because people had problems in understanding each other.
B. Because people were divided geographically at that time.
C. Because people didn't communicate in writing.
D. Because Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country.
4. What do foreigners appreciate the China’s culture and history through
A. Classic works
B. Music
C. The Chinese language
D. A picture-based language
1. How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects
2. How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past
3. Why more and more foreigners start to learn Chinese
By unifying the states into one unified country and developing writing system in one direction.
People in modern times can read classic works written by Chinese in ancient times.
To appreciate China’s culture and history.
Read the text again and discuss the questions.
Post-reading
4.Does the author hold a positive or negative attitude towards Chinese writing system Find the evidence in the text to support your opinion.
Positive
1. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.(Para1)
2.That writing system was of great importance in uniting......(para4)
3.Today, Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture.(para6)
4....an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture and history through this amazing language.(para6)
5. According to the writer, the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped Chinese language and culture survive. Are any other factors
a focus on education
a powerful government
an open mind to embrace different cultures
Do you think the Chinese might become a global language like English in the future Why
Opinion:
Reasons:
From my point of view,
I agree/ disagree that Chinese will become a global language.
Firstly, ...
Secondly, ...
Lastly, ...
Critical thinking
Group Work
As teenagers, what can we do to help the Chinese writing system survive longer
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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 by a brush.
civilisation
carving
system
system carving means
dates back classic civilisation
Complete the passage with the correct words and phrases below.
n. 方式；方法；途径
adj. 传统的；最优秀的；典型的
n. 符号；象征
n. 骨头；骨(质)
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 that character of the “man behind the brush”. Today, anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practicing the _________ art of Chinese calligraphy.
system carving means
dates back classic civilisation
dates back
classic
means
公元
Guess the meaning of the underlined word in the sentences. Then look in the text for the words they are related to.
1. Many Chinese characters symbolise their meaning, unlike English words which are spelt out according to how they sound.
2. The basic forms of the English writing system are known as letters.
v. 象征，代表
symbol n. 符号；象征
adj. 基础的，基本的，根本的
based adj. 以(某事)为基础的；以……为重要部分(或特征)的
3. A unified writing system is considered to be an important part of civilised society.
4. Learning Chinese calligraphy will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture.
appreciate vt. 欣赏；重视；感激；领会 vi. 增值
n. 欣赏; 赏识; 鉴赏
adj. 开化的，文明的
civilisation n. 文明社会；（特定时期特定社会或国家的）文明，文化
History and development
Importance
Introduction
well-developed
different forms
in one direction
picture-based
To introduce the topic: ___________________.
the Chinese writing system
connect people and culture
connect language and art
connect China and the world
connect the past and the present
An important part of Chinese culture
Summary
Write a short article to show the development of Chinese writing system.
Homework