PhilosophersofAncientChina.pptx

双流中学高一英语备课组双流中学高一英语备课组 刘利勤刘利勤 Module 5 Great people and Great inventions of Ancient China Introduction,Reading and Vocabulary Philosophers of Ancient China Philosophers of Ancient ChinaConfuciusMenciusMoziActivity 1:Read the text and find out the three philosophers basic information Name Confucius Mencius Mozi Date of birthFamily situationLife experience Name ConfuciusDate of birthFamily Life experienceIn 551 BC Name MenciusDate of birthFamilyWhen young,his father_He _ by his mother Life experienceAn important _ in the _,but later_ from state to state,_the principles of ConfuciusBecame an _to another ruler Write a book _In 372 BCdiedwas brought uppositiongovernmentresignedtravelledteachingadviserThe Book of Mencius Name MoziDate of birthFamilycame from a _ family Life experiencebecame famous for _spent many years _ a state where people would _In 476 BCpoorhis unusual clothes and behaviourtrying to findfollow his teachingsActivity 2 Read the text and find the sentences that contain the words below in the text,then match the words with the definitions1.order He stressed the importance of order in society.2.bring up Mencius was brought up by his mother.3.found Mozi founded the philosophy called Mohism.4.principle Mencius travelled,teaching the principles of Confucius.5.belief In some ways,Mozi beliefs were similar to those of Confucius.1.An idea that influences the way you behave2.To start an organization or philosophy3.The feeling that something is true and exists4.When people obey laws and rules and do not cause trouble5.To look after children until they are adults1.order 2.bring up 3.principle 4.found 5.beliefActivity 3:Read the text again and tell whose philosophies they areMencius1.If the government is kind,then people would be good.2.The reason why man is different from animals is that man is good.3.The importance of kindness,duty and order in society.4.People are more important than rulers;hating the states when it treats people badly.5.Government was most important.6.All men are equal.7.We should love all human beings and look after those who are weaker than ourselves.8.Hating the idea of war.9.The family is important.We are members of a group.10.Treat others in the way you want to be treated.ConfuciusMenciusMenciusMenciusMoziMoziMoziConfuciusConfuciusMoziActivity 4 Discussion in groups Which philosophy do you agree with most?Explain your reasons.The importance of kindness,duty and order in society.The family is important.We are members of a group.Treat others in the way you want to be treated.The reason why man is different from animals is than man is good.If the government is kind,then people would be good.People are more important than rulers;hating the state when it treats people badly.Government is most important.All men are equal.We should love all human beings and look after the weaker.Hating the idea of war.ConfuciusMenciusMozi Example:I agree with“Treat others in the way you want to be treated”.Because if you want other people to be kind to you,you must be kind to them.If you were a foreign student in a ConfuciusInstitute,you have the chance to call Yudan toask some questions about philosophers of ancient China.Choose one philosopher and workin pairs to prepare the phone call.You are interested in:*the period he lived in *the life he lived *the philosophy he believed *the influence he had Activity 5 Make a phone call(Pair work)Homework1.Review the new words and phrases.2.Write a letter to your pen friend in America to introduce one of your favorite philosophers.Thank you!Activity 3 Work in pairsFind the words and phrases in the passage that match these definitions1.gave a lot of importance to _2.job _3.doing what he suggested _4.tell your employer that you are going to leave your job _5.someone who gives advice _6.having a lot of influence _stresspositionfollow ones adviceresignadviserinfluentialBackground:Your American friend Paul will write an essay about one of the ancient Chinese philosophers,so he calls you to get your help.Activity 5 Making a phone call Preparation:work in pairsPaul:Choose one of the three philosophers;have some questions for themYou:prepare to answer his questions Act out!Activity 2Find words in the passage to match the definitions.1.to start an organization or philosophy_2.give a lot of importance to_3.tell your employer that you are going to leave your job_4.having a lot of influence_5.someone who gives advice_6.when people obey laws and rules and do not cause trouble_7.the feeling that something is true and exists_8.an idea that influences the way you behave_principlebelieforderadviserteachingsphilosophyfoundstressresigninfluentialConfucius stress the importance of order in society.He gave orders for the work to be started sth that sb is told to do in authorityCan you guess the meaning?What you do not want done to youself,dont do to others.己所不欲，勿施于人。己所不欲，勿施于人。Man is born good.人之初，性本善。人之初，性本善。We should love all human beings.兼爱兼爱teachings;thinking;philosophy;belief;principle1.What you do not want done to you,dont do to others.己所不欲，勿施于人。己所不欲，勿施于人。2.Man is born good.人之初，性本善。人之初，性本善。3.We should love all human beings.兼爱兼爱ConfuciusMenciusMozithinkereducator teacherphilosopherConfuciusMoziMenciusBackground:Your American friend Paul will write an essay about one of the ancient Chinese philosophers,so he calls you to get your help.Activity 5 Making a phone call Preparation:work in pairsPaul:Choose one of the three philosophers;have some questions for themYou:prepare to answer his questions Act out!Activity 4 Retelling and Summary:Retell the text according to these key wordsConfucius is a great _ whose _ has been the greatest.He stress the importance of _,_ and _.Chinese society was influenced by these ideas for _.philosopherdutykindnessorder in societyinfluencemore than 2000 yearsConfuciusMencius Name Mencius Date of birth Life experiencea student of_an important _ in the government,but later_ _ from state to state,_the principles of Confuciusbecame an_ to another rulerWrite a book_ Philosophy Man is_Government kind,people_People more important than _In 372 BCConfuciuss ideaspositionresignedtravelledteachingadviserThe book of MenciusgoodgoodrulersActivity 4 Retelling and Summary:Mencius was a _ whose _ were very _ those of Confucius.He was given an important _ in the government of a state.However,when the ruler didnt_,he _.Then he _,teaching the _.He _ that the reason why man is different from animals is that_;if _was kind,then _ would be good;_were more important than _;_ the state when it treated badly.thinkersimilar topositionteachingsfollow his adviceresignedtravelled from state to stateprinciples of Confuciusman is goodthe governmentpeoplepeoplehatedrulersbelieved MenciusMozi Name Mozi Date of birth Life experience spent years trying to_ a state where people would_ PhilosophyGovernment was most_All men were _ all human beings,_ the weakerHate the idea of _In 476findfollow his teachingsimportantequallovelook afterwarActivity 4 Retelling and Summary:Mozi was another teacher who was very_.He came from _.He became famous for _.Mozi founded the philosophy called _.He _ that _ was most important.He _ all men were _.Mozi taught that we should _ all human beings and _ the weaker people.He hated _.influentiala poor familyhis unusual clothes and behaviourMohism believedconsideredgovernmentequal love look after the idea of war Mozi 1.Of the three philosophers,what do they have in common?2.Are there any connections among Confucius,Mencius and Mozi?Mencius was a thinker whose teachings were very similar to those of Confucius.teaching the principles of Confucius.In some ways,Mozis beliefs were similar to those of Confucius.(eg.The government was most important)Activity 5 Understand the text further and answer the question.ConfuciusMencius MoziActivity 4 Summary:Confucius is a great _ whose ideas have greatly _ the Chinese society for more than 2000 years.He _ the importance of_,_ and _in society.Mencius was a _ whose teachings were very _ that of Confucius.He held an important _ in the government of a state,but he _ later to travel from state to state to teach the _ of Confucius,because the ruler wasnt _ his_.He believed that man is good,and people were more important than _.He suggested that the government should not treat people badly.Mozi founded the _.Born in a poor family,he became famous for his unusual clothes and_.Though his beliefs were _ to those of Confucius,his idea of love was _ Confucian idea of kindness.He taught that we should love all _,and look after those who are weaker than ourselves.He believed that all men were_,and he was against the idea of _.Activity 2 Guess the meaning according to the context(上下文上下文)1.stress2.order Confucius stressed the importance of kindness,duty and order in society.(para.1 line 10)3.resign When he saw that the ruler was not following his advice,he resigned.(para.2 line13)4.principle For many years,he travelled from state to state,teaching the principles of Confucius.(para.2 line 15)5.influential Mozi was another teacher who was very influential.(para.3 line 2)give a lot of importance to;emphasizepeople obey laws,rulestell your employer that you are going to leave your jobteachings;belief;philosophy;ideahaving a lot of influenceActivity 2:Work in pairs to learn something about their life experiencesA:Ask questions about the information belowB:Answer questions with the books help Mencius:be brought up by?job?any changes in his job?Mozi:his family?any special things in him?Activity 1:Read the text quickly and answer the questions belowAmong the three philosophers,1.Whose influence is the greatest?Confucius2.Whose teachings were very similar to those of Confucius?Mencius3.Who founded the philosophy-Mohism?Mozi Philosophy _the importance of _,_and _ in society.stresskindnessdutyorder Sentence pattern to express philosophy:Stress the importance of PhilosophyThe reason why man is different from animals is that _If the government was kind,then _People are more important than _Hated the state when_ man is goodpeople would be goodrulersit treated people badly Sentence pattern to express philosophy:believed that taught that hated that PhilosophyGovernment was most_All men were _We should _ all human beings and _ those who are weaker.Hate the idea of _ importantequallovelook after warSentence pattern to express philosophy:considered that believed that taught that hated that SimilarityGreat and influential philosopher/thinker/teacherChinese society is influenced by their ideas a lotConsider the government is importantTreat people well;People are important;love all human beings