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课件网) Unit 5 Reading and Thinking Lead in:Guessing game 口 水 日 田 月 山 Can you recognize the following symbols What characters are they Pre-reading:Predict what will be talked about in this passage. The Chinese writing system: Connecting the past and the present Topic Focus The text may talk about the development of Chinese writing system Pre-reading: Predict how the text is organized. The Chinese writing system: The text is organized in time order. Connecting the past the present and While-reading: 1. What is the style of the text A. Narration B. Exposition C. Argumentation 2. Divide the text into 3 parts and summarize the main idea. the Chinese writing system Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Para 1 Para 2-4 Topic History Development Importance Para 5-6 While-reading Scanning: Read para 1 and answer: Why has China continued all the way through into modern times The chinese writing system: connecting the past and the present China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. 古代文明 起起伏伏 Chinese writing system While-reading Scanning: Read para 3.4 and Finish the mind map: By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE), these symbols had become a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BCE). 发展成不同的形式 发展出不同的方言和文字 While-reading Scanning: Read para 3,4 and make a comparison: Characters in Different forms Characters in one direction One united country People were divided geographically Many varieties of dialects and characters People can communicate in writing. Shang Dynasty Qin Dynasty 商 秦 While-reading:Scanning for details 1.Scan the text to find the words or phrases that describe a time.(from para2-para6). 2.What happened at each period While-reading: The Qin Dynasty Over the years By the Shang Dynasty At the beginning Even today In modern times Today a picture-based language ; longgu a well-developed writing system different forms in one unified direction communicate in writing read classic works a vital part of Chinese culture What happened at each period Development While-reading: What does the Chinese writing system connect according to the passage (from para4-para6) Connect (P4 L2) That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. (P5 L3) The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form , known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture. (P6 L1) As China plays a greater role in global ... ...
