(共13张PPT)
Unit 5 Languages Around the World
Reading and thinking
Let's watch an interesting video.
What is the video about
Step 2. Pre-reading
How much do you know about Oracle Bone inscription(甲骨文)
Step 2. Pre-reading
Look at the title and picture and predict what the text is about.
What will the text talk about
B. The development of Chinese characters
A. The influence of Chinese characters
C. The difference between Chinese characters and others
Step 2. Pre-reading
Scan(略读) the text to find the words and phrases that describe
(描述) a time.
Time order
Step 3. Fast Reading
_________________
of the Chinese writing system
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to the topic
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of the Chinese writing system
The development
The importance
The introduction
Read quickly and divide the passage into several parts and tell me what are they.
Step 3. Fast Reading
①
②
③
④
⑥
⑤
(1)How many periods are mentioned in the text
(2) What are the features of Chinese writing systems during each period
Step 4. Detailed Reading
Read part2(Para2-para4)and fill in the blanks on the table.
Period Features
At the beginning Picture-based
Shang Dynasty Well- developed
Over the years Different forms
Qin Dynasty Unified into 1
Today People and culture
Step 5. Detailed Reading(para5-6)
1.What does the author mainly tell us in the last two paragraphs
A.The history of the Chinese Writing System.
B.Why the Chinese Writing System is popular.
C.How the Chinese Writing System will develop.
D.The importance of the Chinese Writing System.
2. Complete this mind map.
connect people and culture
connect China and world
connect present and past
Chinese
writing
system
importance
connect language and art
At the beginning
By the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
The Qin Dynasty
Even today
a picture-based language
a well-developed writing system
in different forms
in one unified direction
communicate in writing
Step 6. Summary
The development of the Chinese writing system
Group work:
How will the writing system develop in the future Discuss with your partner.
Homework:
Write a summary about chinese writing system which should include its development and important functions with no more tha 100 words.
Thank you for listening!