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课件网) Unit 5 Languages Around the World Reading and Thinking Read a text about the Internet and gather information; Predict the main idea of this passage accroding to the title and the picture; Summarize the structure of this passage and main idea of each paragraph Learning objectives 01 Lead-in 01 甲骨文 秦朝统一文字 象形字 sort out the information of the development of Chinese writing system; discuss and find out its importance and functions by using some reading skills, such as skimming and scanning; guide students to understand the connection between the Chinese characters and the inheritance of Chinese culture and express their pride in Chinese culture. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm Timeline (Para 2--4) the Chinese writing system at the beginning Para 2 by the Shang Dynasty Para 3 over the years Para 3 in the Qin Dynasty Para 3-4 today Para 4 a well-developed writing system pictured-based language different forms unified- -began to develop in one direction still communicate in writing What happened at each period of time Thus, the Chinese writing system can connect the _____ and the _____ . The Chinese writing system has played an important role in the development of our Chinese culture. past present Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm The past The present connect Chinese people in modern times can read and understand classic works from ancient times. Part3(Para.5-6) Importance Careful reading Careful reading how Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm The text may be about the _____ and its history from _____ to _____. topic focus Chinese writing system the past the present Prediction The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons why Chinese civilization has survived into modern times. At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. Chinese writing system became well-developed and developed into different forms. Today, the Chinese language is helping to appreciate China’s culture and history. Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past, and has become an art form. Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F Skimming for main ideas Read for structure Introduction Body Conclusion Part 1: _____ Para.1 Part 2: _____ Para. 2-4 Part 3: _____ Para. 5-6 Topic Development Importance general general specific 2.Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time. Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers. Style What’s the writing style of the text Narration (记叙文) Argumentation (议论文) Exposition (说明文) Description (描写文) To tell a story To describe sb./sth. To convince sb. of one’s views To explain sth. Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Para.6 topic history and development importance Introduction Body Conclusion Time What happened modern times The Chinese civilisation still . at the beginning was a pict ... ...
