1、必修一unit5 reading and thinking 导学案课前导读Content analysis（内容分析）Activity theme: （活动主题）the theme of this section isExplore the Chinese writing system.Students are required to read the text,understand the development of Chinese character writing history, explore the positive role of Chinese character devel
2、opment in the inheritance of Chinese civilization for several years, and actively think about the future development and role of Chinese characters truly understand the charm of Chinese characters,experience national feelings, enhance cultural confidence.Text analysis:（文本分析） Reading text is an illus
3、trative article introducing the development of Chinese characters. The titleThe Chinese Writing System:Connecting the Past and the Presentdirectly points out the historical role of Chinese characters in connecting the past and the present.Historically,the development of Chinese characters has experi
4、enced ups and downs,and the text mainly focuses on the relationship between Chinese characters and Chinese civilization.Teaching focus:（教学重点） Guide students to explore and understand the relationship between Chinese characters and the inheritance of Chinese civilization,strengthen students pride and
5、 sense of identity in Chinese culture, and enhance their confidence in mother tongue learning and Chinese culture.Teaching processStep I Pre-reading activities（读前活动）Activity 1. Preparation and Prediction（准备与预测）Words Preparation（词汇准备）1system n体系；制度；系统2factor n. 因素；要素3bone n. 骨头；骨(质)4shell n. 壳；壳状物5dy
6、nasty n. 王朝；朝代6dialect n. 地方话；方言7character n. 文字；符号；角色；品质；特点8calligraphy n. 书法；书法艺术9affair n. 公共事务；事件；关系10CE (Common Era) 公元11despite prep. 即使；尽管12carve vt.& vi. 雕刻13means n. 方式；方法；途径14classic adj. 传统的；最优秀的；典型的n. 经典作品；名著15regard n. 尊重；关注 vt. 把视为；看待16specific adj. 特定的；明确的；具体的Activity 2. PredictionLet
7、 students discuss the picture in the text,and introduce the new words:symbol carve ancient and character,and help students understand the meaning of these new words to pave the way for the next reading.Ask students to look at the pictures on P62,and predict what the text will be about.Suggested answ
8、er:The text may be about the Chinese writing system and its history from ancient times to the present day.Read for general understandingRead the text quickly to find the main ideas of each paragraph.Skimming.(Activity2，P62)引导学生找主题句并用自己的话转述。Read the passage and find the main idea for each para graph.
9、Para 1:Chinese writing system is one important reason for Chinese cultures survival.Para 2:Ancient written Chinese was symbols carve on animal bones and shells.Para 3:By the Shang Dynasty,the writing system was settled, but it was divided into different dialects and characters because of the geograp
10、hical factor.Para 4:Through uniting the writing system, Qinshihuang united the Chinese people and culture.Para 5:Chinas present is connected with its past b written Chinese.Para 6:Chinese writing system is an important part o Chinese culture.Step II Activity 3. ScanningScan the text to find the word
11、s and phrases that de scribe a time. Then write down what happened at each o those important times.引导学生寻找表示时间的词，并寻找与主题“汉字书写体系”有关的事件。Times What happened At thebeginningWritten Chinese was a picture-based languageBythe Shang dynasty These symbols had become a well-developed writing system. Qin dynasty
12、 Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven majorstates into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. Modern timesPeople in modern times can read the classicworks which were written by Chinese in ancient times.Today The Chinese writing system is still an impo
13、rtantpart of Chinese culture.Step III Activity 4 After reading1. Read the text again and discuss the questions. （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 write
14、r, the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped theChinese language and culture survive. What do you think are some of the other factors?2.Complete the passage with the correct words and phrase below.system carving means dates back classic civilization Chinese calligraphy has developed a
15、long with Chinas _. It is difficult to say when exactly calligraphy started. Chinese writing was first done by _ symbols onto bones and shells, but as it developed into a writing _, it also developed as a form of art done with a brush. It is believed that Chinese calligraphy_to at least the Han Dyna
16、sty(202 BCE-220 CE).Soon after that, the idea developed that calligraphy was not only a beautiful art form but also a _of showing the character of the“man behind the brush”.Today,anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practising the _ art of Chinese calligraphy.3.Guess the meaning of the
17、 underlined words in the sentences. Then look in the text for the words they are related to.(1) Many Chinese characters symbolize their meanings unlike English words which are spelt out according to how they sound (symbol)(2) The basic forms of the English writing system are known as letters.(based)
18、(3) A unified writing system is considered to be an important part of civilized society.(civilization)(4) Learning Chinese calligraphy will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture.(appreciate)Step .Application practiceActivity 5:Discussion(Group Work)Work in groups of four and talk about:Accor
19、ding 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?Design intention This question cultivates students divergent thinking, and constructs new concepts by combing and summarizing known in
20、formation.Let the students express their views creatively, have the consciousness of multiple thinking and the ability of innovative thinkingStep . Migration and InnovationActivity 6: Drawing a timeline of Chinese writing system.Ask students to draw a timeline of Chinese writing system according to the reading text and state the main facts of its development
