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课件网) 必修一unit5·reading and thinking picture-based symbols simplified Chinese characters 马 鱼 鹿 牛 人 大 子 止 Obtain new words and expressions of related the topic. Learning Objectives Have a good understanding of the development of Chinese writing and explore the function and importance of it. Arouse students’ passion for Chinese and build up their confidence in Chinese culture. Dear Sir or Madam, I’m Mary, a leading teacher of the exchange students programme from New York. Our students are very interested in Chinese Culture, especially the Chinese writing system and Chinese characters. I’m writing to ask for an exchange visit to acquire some knowledge of the Chinese writing system. During the visit, we would like to exchange our views and talk with your students. We’re looking forward to your reply. Yours faithfully, Mary Smith Task The text may be about the _____ and its history from_____ to the_____ Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about. Pre-reading (P62) Prediction（预测） Chinese writing system the past present day. From this title and the picture, we can know there are 2 parts in this text: the history of the Chinese writing system and it connects the past and the present. Check preview Time Event at the beginning by the shang dynasty over the years in the qin dynasty Even today In the modern times today Discuss and prepare a question per group . At the beginning Complete the outline Past Written Chinese is a _____ language. Symbols became a _____ writing system. The system developed into _____. Chinese writing system began to _____ _____. picture-based well-developed different forms develop in one direction In the Qin Dynasty Over the years By the Shang Dynasty Complete the outline Chinese people can all still_____ in writing. People read_____ written by Chinese in ancient time, and regard _____as an art form. Chinese writing is an important part of _____. communicate classic words Chinese calligraphy Chinese culture Even today In the modern times Today Present Read the text again to find the sentences explaining how the text answer the topic “The Chinese Writing System: Connecting the Past and the Present”. Q1. How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects(方言） Q2. How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past It allowed Chinese people, no matter where they lived or what dialect they had, to communicate with each other. Chinese people today can read and understand classic works from ancient times. The Chinese writing system connects people in different areas. The Chinese writing system connects the past and the present. 3. Chinese calligraphy（书法） has become an important part of Chinese culture. The Chinese writing system connects_____ 4. An increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history. The Chinese writing syst ... ...
