新人教版高中英语必修第一册同步学案Unit5Languagesaroundtheworld课时2

Unit 5 Languages around the world U5P2学案设计一 学习目标 1.To get familiar with the development history of the Chinese writing system. 2.To apply prediction and scanning strategies for main ideas in reading. 3.To identify the main structure of the passage and talk about a topic through the timeline. 4.To use some important words and phrases to describe the development of Chinese writing system. 课堂探究 Part Ⅰ　Predicting Look at the title and the picture on Page 62,and predict what the passage will be about.   Part Ⅱ　Skimming for main ideas Read the passage quickly and find the topic sentence for each paragraph. Topic The Chinese writing system Focus Connecting the past and the present The main idea of each paragraph Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3 Paragraph 4 Paragraph 5 Paragraph 6
Part Ⅲ　Scanning for details Activity 1　Read the passage and find out the words showing the timeline,and then finish the timeline. What kind of words can show the development of the Chinese writing system?Can you draw a timeline to show the narrative order? Activity 2 What happened to the Chinese characters at each of those important times?Fill in the table. Time What happened Modern times At the beginning Dates back several thousand years By the Shang Dynasty Over the years The Qin Dynasty (221-207 BCE) Even today In modern times Today
Part Ⅳ　Reading for language features Read the passage again and find the sentences where the restrictive relative clauses are used. Part Ⅴ　Discussion Work in groups,think independently first and then discuss with your partner. 1.How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects? 2.How does written Chinese connect Chinese people today with those of the past? 3.According to the writer,the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive.What do you think are some of the other factors?
Part Ⅵ　Vocabulary about the development of Chinese writing system. Activity 1　Read the words below aloud and learn them by heart. Language describing time Words and phrases in the text Useful expressions At the beginning Civilisation/ picture-based/symbol/carved... It dates back /can still be seen... The Shang Dynasty Well-developed/geographically It was a time when... Over the years Form/dialects/varieties... Develop in one direction/... The Qin Dynasty Major/unified... Develop in one direction/... Even today No matter where... Today Global affairs /appreciate... An important part of/plays a greater role in...
Activity 2　Use the words and phrases above to introduce the development of the Chinese writing system according to “time & event”. Part Ⅶ　Homework 1.Introduce the development of the Chinese writing system according to “time & event”. 2.Try to describe your growth through a timeline. 参考答案
Part Ⅰ The title is “The Chinese Writing System”,which is the topic,and connecting the past and the present is the focus,so the passage is about the development of Chinese writing system. Part Ⅱ Paragraph 1:The Chinese writing system is one of the main factors why Chinese civilisation has survived into modern times. Paragraph 2:Written Chinese was a picture-based language at the beginning. Paragraph 3:The writing system became well-developed and later developed into different forms. Paragraph 4:The writing system began to develop in one direction. Paragraph 5:Written Chinese connects Chinas present with its past,and has become an art form. Paragraph 6:The Chinese language is helping to spread Chinas culture and history to the world. Part Ⅲ Activity 1　modern times (Para.1)→at the beginning (Para.2)→dates back several thousand years (Para.2)→by the Shang Dynasty (around 1600—1046 BCE) (Para.3)→over the years (Para.3)→the Qin Dynasty (221—207 BCE) (Para.3,4)→even today (Para.4) →in modern times (Para.5)→today (Para,6) Activity 2　 Time What happened Modern times The Chinese civilisation still continues. At the beginning Written Chinese was a picture-based language. Dates back several thousand years Longgu appeared. By the Shang Dynasty Symbols carved on longgu had become a well-developed writing system. Over the years The writing system developed into different forms,as the Chinese people were divided geographically,leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. The Qin Dynasty (221-207 BCE) The Chinese writing system began to develop in one unified direction. Even today Chinese people can all still communicate in writing. Time What happened In modern times Chinese people can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. Today The Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture.
Part Ⅳ 1.There are many reasons why this has been possible (Restrictive attributive clause) 2....animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people.(Restrictive attributive clause) 3....it was a time when people were divided geographically.(Restrictive attributive clause) 4.Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.(Restrictive attributive clause) Part Ⅴ 1.It allowed Chinese people,no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak to communicate with each other. 2.People in modern times can read the classic works in ancient times. 3.Except for the writing system of Chinese language,the continuous development of Chinas agriculture,a relatively powerful government,distinguished philosophical schools,and an open mind to embrace different cultures are all possible and important factors.Besides,education is always emphasized in Chinas family traditions. Part Ⅵ Activity 2 Several thousand years ago,Chinese characters began as picture-based symbols carved on longgu.By the Shang Dynasty,the symbols had become a well-developed system.Over the years,the system developed into different forms.This,however,changed in the Qin Dynasty when the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction because Emperor Qinshihuang united seven major states.Even today,not only can Chinese people communicate well by means of it but also many foreign friends come to China to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language.