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Learning objectives:
By the end of this class, you will be better able to:
1. understand the history of Chinese writing system and the importance. (Linguistic ability)
2. apply skimming and scanning to obtain and comb the relevant information in the text. (Learning ability)
3. think critically about the Chinese writing system as one reason for the survival of Chinese civilisation. (Thinking ability)
4. perceive the beauty of Chinese characters and Chinese calligraphy with cultural confidence. (Cultural awareness)
Unit 5 Languages Around The World
Reading and Thinking
You are a volunteer for a calligrapy experience activity.
Lead-in
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Welcome to the open day of the Confucius Institute!
Assessment
Nick is an international student who loves Chinese culture. He comes to a calligraphy acticity becuase he is hesitating whether to take a calligraphy class.
Lead-in
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Oracle Bones script / Jiaguwen
Seal script
篆書
Help Nick!
——The Analects of Confucius (論語)
(a classic work)
Can you help me to read them
Assessment
Ancient Egypt, Ancient Babylon, Ancient India and China
Lead-in
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Four Ancient Civilisations
Ancient Egyptian
symbols
Help Nick!
Assessment
And you see, only China is not “Ancient China”. Why
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Help Nick!
Assessment
Why has Chinese civilisation survived
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Help Nick!
Assessment
Why is the Chinese writing system one reason for the survival of Chinese civilisation
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Predict the text
The text may be about the ____________________ from _________ to __________and its ...
Chinese writing system
the past
the present
pronunciation
importance
appearance
structure
history
meaning
Assessment
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What aspects (方面) does the text
introduce
Skim and check your prediction
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③
④
⑤
⑥
The history
The importance
pronunciation
importance
appearance
structure
history
meaning
Assessment
Tips: Skimming means to find main ideas by first taking a quick look at the title, picture(s), key words and phrases, and topic sentences.
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Circle the time points of the history in the text.
Underline the expressions showing the importance.
Scan for key words and phrases
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
The history
The importance
Assessment
Tips: Scannning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers.
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Tips for drawing a timeline:
1. Find the time points and events.
2. Choose a suitable line according to its developing tendency.
at the beginning
by the Shang Dynasty
Over the years
Today
Qin Dynasty
Read for the timeline and other details
Assessment
Lead-in
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at the beginning
by the Shang Dynasty
over the years
in the Qin Dynasty
today
a picture-based language
a well-developed writing system
different forms
(varieties of dialects and characters)
a unified writing system
an important part of Chinese culture
dates back several thousand years
longgu appeared
Read for the timeline
Assessment
What’s the effect of Qin’s unified Chinese writing system on the present
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a. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialects they speak, they can all still _____________________. (Para. 4)
b. People in modern times, can ________
____________ which were written by Chinese in ancient times. (Para. 5)
communicate in writing
read the
classic works
Read for details
Assessment
What’s the effect of Qin’s unified Chinese writing system on the present
——The Analects of Confucius (論語)
1. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
2. Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with China’s past.
a.Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialects they speak, they can all still communicate in writing. (Para.4)
b. People in modern times, can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. (Para.5)
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What does Chinese writing system connect
Think deeply
Assessment
connect ______ and ______
connect ___________ and __________
culture
people
the present
the past
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3. The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form, known as calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture. (Para.5)
4. Today, the Chinese writing is still an important part of the Chinese culture. As China plays a great role in global affairs… (Para.6)
connect ______ and ______
connect __________ and ________
What does Chinese writing system connect
the past
culture
people
the present
Think deeply and discuss in pairs
Assessment
connect _________ and ___
connect _____ and ________
the world
China
art
characters
豆腐
→ tofu/ t fu /
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inherit 傳承
innovate 創(chuàng)新
influence 影響
The Chinese writing system can help people better ... Chinese culture.
connect people and culture
connect the present and the past
connect characters and art
connect China and the world
interpret 理解
Assessment
Why is the Chinese writing system one reason for the survival of Chinese civilisation
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Assessment
Think creatively and discuss in groups
Besides the Chinese writing system, what do you think are other factors that has helped the Chinese culture survive Why
papermaking
movable type printing
compass
gun powder
mandarin
temple
Ancient Egypt, Ancient Babylon, Ancient India and China
Lead-in
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Four Ancient Civilizations
Why has only Chinese ancient civilization continued all the way through into the modern times
Assessment
Now I understand why only Chinese civilisation has survived. Chinese culture is so profound that I decide to learn Chinese calligraphy!
Lead-in
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Discuss in groups and write
Choose one Chinese character as a gift for Nick.
Assessment
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Assessment
Think critically and assess
Compared with AI’s choice, which one do you appreciate more
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Summary
From these characters, we can feel the great spirits of Chinese people and the hope for the bright future, and we should ...
inherit 傳承
innovate 創(chuàng)新
influence 影響
interpret 理解
Lead-in
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Assessment
Assignment: Think further
1. How can international students appreciate China’s culture and history through Chinese language
2. How will Chinese characters develop in the future What role will Chinese characters play in the future
Thank you~!

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