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Unit 5 Languages around the world
Reading and thinking
人教版（2019）必修第 册
人教版（2019）必修第 册
一
Learning objectives
1
Lead in
Pre-reading
3
While-reading
Post-reading
5
7
Assessment
2
4
6
8
Homework
Summary
1
Learning objectives
1. To sort out the development of the Chinese writing system by drawing a timeline;
2. To explore the importance of the Chinese writing system;
3. To analyze the language features of the text;
4. To experience the charm of Chinese characters and enhance cultural confidence.
日
oracle bone
Play a guessing game:
Could you recognize these symbols
Why they changed so much
What happened to characters
山
雨
水
火
Lead in
2
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
Predict: Look at the title and the pictures, what do you think the text is about
The text may be about the Chinese
writing system and its history from
ancient times to the present day.
to join two or more things together
3
Pre-Reading
According to the title, in what order does the text develop
the past
the present
The Chinese Writing System
connecting
The text develops in time order.
3
Pre-Reading
________________________ is one of the reasons why Chinese civilisation has continued into modern times.
The Chinese writing system
a picture-based language
well-developed
different forms
The writing system began to _____________________.
develop in one direction
present with its past
an art form
skimming: read quickly and find the main idea
While-Reading
4
Para 5
Para 6
Para 3
Para 4
Para 1
Para 2
Written Chinese was _____________________at the beginning.
The writing system became ______________, and later developed into ______________.
a picture-based language
well-developed
different forms
The writing system began to _____________________.
Written Chinese connects China’s _________________, and has become __________, known as Chinese calligraphy.
The Chinese language is helping to spread
________________________ to the world.
develop in one direction
present with its past
an art form
China's culture and history
in the
Qin
Dynasty
over the
years
by the
Shang Dynasty
several thousand years ago
time
event
even
today
today
in
modern times
scanning: read the text and find the words and phrases that describe a time. （para2——para6）
4
While-Reading
in the
Qin
Dynasty
over the
years
by the
Shang Dynasty
several thousand years ago
time
event
even
today
today
develop-ed into
______________
can be
seen as
an ______
became
_____________
writing system
develop-
ed in
______________
began as__________ ______________
in
modern times
people still____ _______
in writing
still a part of
______________
write down what happened at different times.
a
picture-based language
a well-
developed
different
forms
one
direction
com-municate
art form
Chinese
culture
4
While-Reading
4
While-Reading
importance
Is Chinese writing system important for China Underline sentences with "important" / "importance". (para4-6)
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)
4.Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of the Chinese culture.
(para 6)
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. (para 5)
Thinking
4
While-Reading
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
How do you understand the word "connect" in the title
Besides connecting the past and the present, what else do Chinese writing system connect
(para 4--6)
4
While-Reading
the Chinese writing system
connects
Thinking
past
present
people
people
the world
art
character
China
4
While-Reading
the Chinese writing system
connects
present
people
the world
art
I received a video from my friend.
Post-Reading
5
Show time
Our group want to introduce…to foreigners.
Because it is so…that foreigners can remember…
We can use it to spread Chinese culture….
5
Post-Reading
Group work
One possible example
Our group want to introduce Cai to foreigners. Because it is so interesting and vivid that foreigners can remember it easily.We can use it to spread Chinese culture. It means “vegetable” in English. It is a picture-based word, just like some vegetable are put together like this.
5
Post-Reading
Watch the video and think about how he studied and spread Chinese characters.
Post-Reading
5
the ways used by Richard to spread Chinese characters
make a website
Post-Reading
5
the ways used by Richard to spread Chinese characters
create a database
about the origins of Chinese characters
Post-Reading
5
the ways used by Richard to spread Chinese characters
make use of AR technology
(show the development of Chinese characters)
Post-Reading
5
the ways used by Richard to spread Chinese characters
Spread Chinese characters on social media
Post-Reading
5
How would you spread the Chinese writing system to the world？(Discussion)
take a video of writing Chinese characters and post it online
spread Chinese characters
to exchange students
recommend some shows
set up a
calligraphy club
Post-Reading
5
1. variety n．(植物、语言等的)变体；异体；多样化
Language points
Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it is the time when people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.
I like various/a variety of / varieties of ball games.
我喜欢各种球类运动。
归纳总结：
(1) a variety of＝varieties of＝various 种类繁多的
(2) various adj. 不同的；各种各样的
for various reasons 由于种种原因
Language points
Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China's present is connected with its past.
2. means n．方式；方法；途径
③By no means can you give up when you are in trouble.
处境困难时绝对不能放弃。
①There is no doubt that Wechat is an important means of communication.
毫无疑问，微信是一种重要的交流工具。
②Students sometimes support themselves by means of doing part-time jobs.
学生有时借助兼职工作养活自己。
by this means 通过这种方法
by means of 用……办法；借助……
by no means 决不，一点也不(位于句首时，句子用部分倒装)
Language points
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. regard n．尊重；关注 vt.把……视为；看待
①I regard this novel as one of the best novels I have ever read.
我认为这是我读过的最好的小说中的一部。
②She has no regard for other people's feelings.
她无视别人的感受。
一句多译
众所周知，李健被认为是最著名的音乐人之一
As we all know, Li Jian _______________one of the most famous musicians.
归纳总结：
(1)regard / consider... as... 认为……是……
(2)have high / no regard for... 高度关注/无视……
is regarded as
is considered as
Language points
Language points
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.
4. appreciate vt.欣赏；重视；感激；领会 vi.增值
归纳总结：
(1)appreciate＋n./pron./v. ing 重视/感激……
I would appreciate it if... 假如……，我将不胜感激
(2)appreciation n． 欣赏； 感激
express one’s appreciation to sb. for sth. 因某事表达对某人的感激之情
单句写作
(1)Here I sincerely express my ____________ (appreciate) if you could help find the lost suitcase.
(2)I appreciate ____________ (give) the opportunity to work in your company two years ago.
(3) ________________ you could take my suggestions into consideration.
如果你考虑我的建议我将感激不尽。
appreciation
being given
I’d appreciate it if
Language points
summary
Knowledge points:
system, despite, ups and downs, factor, base, date back, bone, symbol, carve, dynasty, variety, major, no matter where, who, what, etc., means, classic, regard, character, calligraphy, global, affair, appreciate
Others:
Evolution of Chinese Character
Explore the Chinese writing system
Spread of Chinese Character and build culture confidence
Summary
6
Items Great (5 pt.) Not bad (3 pt.) Try harder
(2 pt.)
I can know the development of the Chinese writing system.
I can know the the importance of the Chinese writing system.
I can analyze the language features of the text .
I can master reading skills of skimming and scanning.
Points(pt.) _______________in total. Assessment
Assessment
7
提升作业
1.Finish exercise grammar filling and reading comprehension in your exercise book.
2. Retell the development of the Chinese writing system
基础作业
1. Recite new words and phrases and make sentences.
2. Listen to the tape and read the text after the tape
拓展作业
Make a speech about how to spread Chinese character and culture.
Homework
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