(共21张PPT)
Unit 5 Languages around the world
Reading and Thinking
Explore the Chinese writing system
水
山
鸟
羊
丰
鼎
Test on how much you know about Chinese character
Are you ready
the earliest time_________
A.over 1000 B.over3000 C.about 3000 D.over 2000
the earliest Chinese character was carved on_______
A. paper B. bones&shells C. wall D. stones
carved
symbols
bones&shells
the earliest Chinese characters
the ancient Chinese civilization
Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about.
THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:
CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT
Activity 1 Reading tip1:Predicting
The Chinese writing system
Topic
Connecting the past and the present
Main idea: the passage is mainly about the history of the writing system.
Focus
Activity2 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 :_________
Para. 2-4
Part 3 :_________
Para. 5-6
Activity3 Scan for specific information (History and Development)
Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time and write down what happened at each of those important times. .
Reading tip2: Scanning
Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or number.
The text is organized in ______ order.
time
True or false
1.At the beginning, written Chinese hadn’t become a well-developed writing system.
2.By the Shang Dynasty, the Chinese system began to develop in one direction.
3.The Chinese writing system isn’t important today.
The
Chinese
writing system
At the beginning
the Shang Dynasty
the Qin Dynasty
1. It was a ____________ language.
2. It dates back several thousand
years to the use of ______.
3. _______ were carved on
_______________________.
1. The symbols had become ____________.
2. Over the years, the system developed
into _____________ as people were
divided ____________ then, leading to
many varieties of ___________________.
1.Qinshihuang ______ 7 states into one,
so it began to develop ______________.
2. It was of great important in uniting
________________________.
Today
1. It connects _____________ with _______.
2. It's an important part of ______________.
3. An increasing number of international
students are beginning to appreciate
_______________________ through it.
picture-based
longgu
Symbols
animal bones and shells
well-developed
different forms
geographically
united
in one direction
Chinese people and culture
dialects and characters
China's present
its past
Chinese culture
China’s culture and history
one of the main factors that affect China's ancient civilisation
Activity4 Read for thinking
What is the author’s attitude towards the Chinese writing And why?
uniting the Chinese people and culture
of great importance
an important means
important part of Chinese culture
play a greater role in
important
connecting China’s past with its present
Chinese calligraphy can be regarded as an art form
appreciate China's culture and history through this amazing language
Activity 4 Read for thinking
According to the writer, the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped Chinese language and culture survive. Are there any other factors
the continuous development of China’s agriculture
a relatively powerful government
a focus on education
an open mind to embrace different cultures
Activity 5 Debate
Do you think Chinese language might become a global language like English in the future Why
Chinese
Yes
No
Written Chinese is a
picture-based language. It’s easy to understand.
...
...
Unlike English, written Chinese is really difficult
to write.
...
...
Chinese
Calligraphy
Official script
Seal script
Running script
Standard script
Cursive script
Inscription on bones
Welcome the 20th People’s Congress
南湖一叶风帆起,历尽艰辛定九州,
梦里烽烟寻旧事,花前夜月赏金秋。
青山不老初心在,绿水长青万世流。
盛会京师将计出,兴邦柱国上层楼。
辣条一包
课外书一本
水笔2支
writing task
writing task
writing task
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
Activity 7 Summary
An important part of Chinese culture
Homework
1. Make a hand-written newspaper about the Chinese writing culture to help narrator to introduce it.
2. Hand in a piece of hard pen calligraphy.