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课件网) Unit 5 Languages around the world Reading and Thinking The Chinese writing system: connecting the past and the present Teaching Objectives（目标呈现阶段） 1. Find out the main idea of each part. 2. Understand the development（发展） and importance of Chinese writing system（汉字书写体系）. 3. Strengthen cultural confidence and national pride.（增强文化自信和民族自豪感。） Activity 1 : Can you guess what they mean picture-based symbols （基于图像的符号） 鱼 鹿 牛 人 大 子 止 simplified Chinese characters （简体字） 马 Video Time Activity 3: Choose the best answer according to the text. (1)Which Dynasty does Chinese ancient civilisation continue into （Para1) A. Shang Dynasty. B. Qin Dynasty. C. Tang Dynasty. D. Modern times. (2) When did symbols（符号） become a well-developed writing system (Para 3) A. The Qin dynasty B. The Shang dynasty C. Today D. The ancient time (3)How many states Qinshihuang united（统一） (Para 4) A. 221 B. 7 C. 207 (4) How are an increasing number of international students beginning to appreciate（欣赏） China’s culture and history (Para 6) A. Through the amazing Chinese language. B. By enjoying Chinese paintings. C. By enjoying Chinese calligraphy. D. By paying a visit to China. Activity 4 : Find more detailed information about Chinese writing system By the Shang Dynasty At the beginning The development of Chinese writing system Today In modern times even today the Qin Dynasty Over the years Written Chinese is a 1_____language. Symbols became a__2___ writing system. E.well-developed The system developed into ___3____ A.different forms Chinese writing system began to _____4_____ D.develop in one direction People read ____6_____written by Chinese in ancient time B.classic works Chinese writing is an important part of ___7_____ F.Chinese culture C.picture- based Chinese people can all still ___5_____ in writing G.communicate C E A D G B F Can you find some sentences (Para 4-6) that show the importance of the Chinese writing system(汉字书写体系） Discussion 1.That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. (Para.4 Line 2-3) 2.Written Chinese(汉字）has also become an important means(工具）by which China’s present is connected(连接) with China’s past. (Para.5 Line 1) 3.The high regard(高度关注）for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters(汉字）as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy(书法), which has become an important part of Chinese culture. (Para.5 Line 3-5) 4.Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of the Chinese culture. (Para.6 Line 1) Importance/ Significance! Thinking As teenagers, what can we do to help the Chinese writing system survive (存在）longer cherish respect appreciate honor treasure admire have a good command of languages recommend Attitude Action be proud of spread … … c r r a h t a c s e herish onor ppreciate pread ecommend njoy espec ... ...
