(
课件网) The Chinese Writing System: Connecting the Past and the Present 一种语言为你开启一条人生走廊，两种语言则为你打开沿途的每一扇门。 (Lead-in & Prediction) 1.What can you see in the picture Symbols, pictures, ancient scripts 2.Where were these symbols carved On animal bones and shells - longgu 3.What do you think they were used for For communication/recording in ancient times Based on the title and the picture, what might the text talk about Analyze the Title & Predict The Chinese writing system Topic (话题): Focus (焦点): Connecting the past and the present The history of Chinese characters. How it connects the past and the present. Its importance to Chinese culture. Fast Reading - Verify & Main Ideas Paragraph1 Paragraph2 Paragraph3 Paragraph4 Paragraph5 Paragraph6 The Chinese writing system is one main factor in the continuity of Chinese civilisation. The origins of Chinese writing: a picture-based language. The development of the writing system into different forms. The unification of the writing system and its importance in uniting China. Written Chinese connects China's present with its past and becomes an art form. The Chinese writing system is still important and appreciated globally. Scanning - Historical Development) 任务： 寻读课文，找出时间线索，完成汉字发展时间轴。时间轴填空： Time Event At the beginning Written Chinese was a picture-based language carved on longgu. By the Shang Dynasty The symbols had become a well-developed writing system. Over the years The system developed into different forms due to geographical division. Under Emperor Qinshihuang The writing system was united, helping unite the Chinese people and culture. Today It is an important part of culture and a bridge for international students. At the beginning Written Chinese was a picture-based language carved on longgu. By the Shang Dynasty The symbols had become a well-developed writing system. Over the years The system developed into different forms due to geographical division. Under Emperor Qinshihuang The writing system was united, helping unite the Chinese people and culture. Today It is an important part of culture and a bridge for international students. 核心语言点讲解 (Key Language Points 1) 1. be known for... / be known as... / be known to... China is known for its ancient civilisation. (以...闻名) He is known as a great calligrapher. (作为...而闻名) This fact is known to everyone. (为...所知) 小练习: 选词填空。 The Great Wall _____ its long history. She _____ the best student in our class. is known for is known as 2. date back to... / date from... 追溯到... These symbols date back to the Shang Dynasty. 小练习: 汉译英：这个传统起源于几百年前。 This tradition dates back to hundreds of years ago. 核心语言点讲解 (Key Language Points 2) 3. of + 抽象名词 = 形容词 The system was of great importance. = The system was very important. 拓展: of great value (很有价值), of great use (很有用) 小练习: 同义句转 ... ...
