(共19张PPT)
Unit 5 Languages around the world
Reading and Thinking
Explore the Chinese writing system
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practice skimming and scanning.
use your own words to introduce the development of the Chinese writing system.
be able to comprehend the relationship between Chinese characters and the Chinese culture.
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Learning Objectives
After this period，you will
read about the development of the Chinese writing system.
Guessing game：Can you recognize the following symbols
竹bamboo
象elephant
Guessing game：Can you recognize the following symbols
孝piety
宁peaceful
The Chinese Writing System:
Connecting the Past and the Present
Activity 1: Predict the content
Chinese writing system
and its development/history.
What will be talked about
Activity2：Skimming for main ideas
The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has continued all the way through into modern times.
Written Chinese was a pictured-based language at the beginning.
The writing system became well-developed, and later developed into different forms.
Para 2
Para 3
Para 1
Para 5
Para 6
Para 4
Activity2：Skimming for main ideas
The writing system began to develop in one direction.
Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past, and has become an art form.
The Chinese language is helping to spread China’s culture and history to the world.
Para 2
Para 3
Para 1
Para 5
Para 6
Para 4
Activity3：Scanning for details
1.Scan the text to find the words or phrases that describe a time. (from para2-para6).
2.What happened at each period
Tip: Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers.
1.Scan the text to find 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
2.What happened at each period
Development
Activity4：Think and discuss
What else is also connected by written Chinese
People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.
Connect
That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
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.
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
④ The system of Chinese characters is still an important part of the Chinese culture.
Do you think Chinese writing system important for China Find supporting sentences from the text.
Activity4：Think and discuss
① That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
② Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with China’s past.
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.
importance
Activity5：Group work
As volunteers of the trip of Chinese writing, please introduce the development of the Chinese writing system with your partners according to the cards that you have made in class.
Summary
widely varieties were carved
increasing global to appreciate
China is known for its ancient civilization, and one of the factors is the Chinese writing system. The earliest written Chinese was a picture- based language. There were animal bones and shells on which symbols . Later the symbols became a well-developed writing system. Over time, it developed into different forms because the Chinese people were divided geographically at that time, leading to many of dialects and characters.
widely
were carved
varieties
It was after Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states that the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. Written Chinese has become an important means by which China's present is connected with its past. People in modern times can read the classic works that were written by Chinese in ancient times. Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a great role in affairs, an number of international students are beginning China's culture and history.
widely varieties were carved
increasing global to appreciate
global
increasing
to appreciate
Make a speech on the opening ceremony of the Festival of Chinese Characters in your school to call on students to make the Chinese writing system known to more people. Your speech should include:
① a topic;
② the development, function and importance of the Chinese writing system;
③ a conclusion.
Assignment
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