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课件网) Unit 5 Languages Around the World The Chinese writing system： Connecting the past and the present Learning Objectives Have a better understanding of the development of Chinese characters and its importance. Introduce the development of Chinese characters in English. Improve the ability of skimming, scanning, analyzing discourse and thinking logically. Strengthen national confidence and pride. 2. What do we call this art form Chinese calligraphy 3. Do you know how Chinese characters develop Lead in Lead in Do you recognize these ancient Chinese characters The Chinese Writing System: Connecting the Past and the Present Prediction Look at the title and picture, and predict what the text will be about. topic focus Chinese writing system development and history Jiaguwen甲骨文 Maybe they are the earliest Chinese characters. Pre-reading Look at the title and picture below. Predict what the text will be about THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM: CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT The text may be about the _____ and its history from_____ to _____. Chinese writing system the past the present Pre-reading While-reading Read the passage in 3 minutes and answer: 1. What is the type of the passage A. Narration(记叙文) B. Poster C. Exposition(说明文) D. Advertisement(ad) 2. Which section is the text likely to appear in the newspaper A. Health B. Culture C. Travel D. Hobby 3.How does the author organize the development of Chinese Writing System A. Giving examples B. Following the order of time C. By making comparison D. Listing figures Para 1: Para 2： Para 3： Para 4： Para 5： Para 6： Skim the text and match the main idea of each paragraph. The Chinese writing system is one of the main factors why Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times. At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. The Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction under Emperor Qinshihuang. By the Shang Dynasty, the symbols had become a well-developed writing system and later developed into different forms. Written Chinese connects China’s present with its past and has become an art form. Today, the Chinese language is helping to spread China's culture and history to the world. the Chinese writing system Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Para 1 Para 2-4 Topic History Development Importance Para 5-6 General Specific General The text is organized _____ in time order. While-reading: Divide the text into 3 parts and summarize the main idea. Connecting the past and the present 1. The ancient Chinese recorded what they had done by_____ A. drawing pictures on wall B. carving symbols in bones and shells C. writing their experiences on paper D. writing hanzi on shells and bones 2. Why did many dialect and characters appear in the Shang Dynasty A. The Shang Dynasty was too long a time in history. B. People at that time had different opinions on wirting. C. The country was divided into several different states. D. Peo ... ...
