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课件网) Unit 5 Languages Around the World The Chinese writing system Lead in:Guessing game 口 水 日 田 月 山 Can you recognize the following symbols What characters are they Can you recognize the following symbols 竹 bamboo 象 elephant 孝 piety Guess 马 鱼 鹿 牛 人 大 子 止 picture-based symbols simplified Chinese characters Discuss Do you know how Chinese characters develop Chinese Calligraphy Official script Seal script Running script Standard script Cursive script Inscription on bones Watch 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 While-reading: Skim the text and match the main idea of each paragraph. Written Chinese connects China's present with its past, and has become an art form. One main factor of the ancient Chinese civilisation is the Chinese writing system. Today, the Chinese language is helping to sprade China's culture and history. Chinese writing system became well－developed and developed into different forms. The writing system began to develop in one direction. At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture－based language. Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4 Para. 5 Para. 6 the Chinese Writing System Part 2 Part 3 Para 1 Para 2-4 Para 5-6 Introduce the topic Development Importance Structure Connecting the past and the present Passage Structure Analysis Introduction: the topic Body: its history and development Conclusion: its importance Cultural symbols Post-reading Brainstorming Chinese knot kung fu chopsticks china Chinese shadow puppetry ink and wash Post-reading Inspiration Words and Expressions development become spread modify improve upgrade date back to originate from root in be used to meanings functions unite connect witness record carry be an important means… be of great importance in doing… be an important part of… play a great role in… be a tool for… Post-reading Language Tips Assessment Writing: Please choose one of the cultural symbols, to introduce its development process, functions and meanings. not less than 100 wards. use words and expressions in this passage. exchange it with your partner and mutually evaluate. Thanks For Your Listening
