Newly compiled Chinese classical texts assistant reading for junior high school

Author: Yang Zhenzhong
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: This book is meticulously crafted; it integrates classical Chinese grammar and cultural knowledge; it combines writing references and reading exercises in one volume; the training is well-organized, making it easier to grasp than the "Reading Aid" compiled two decades ago; it broadens knowledge, offering richer and more vivid content than similar reading materials. The author of this book previously compiled "Reading Aid for Classical Chinese in Middle Schools," which was published and distributed nearly 2 million copies, recognized as an excellent supplementary reading material in the field of middle school Chinese education. Now, the author has compiled this book, selecting 185 short, simple, and engaging classical Chinese texts, divided into two parts. The first part is organized by content, including sections such as "Learning," "Character," "Resisting Enemies," "Education," "Fellowship," "Wisdom," "War," and "Governing the State." The second part is organized by genre, including fables, idioms, and supernatural tales, with an additional appendix of classical Chinese self-assessment questions. Each short text is divided into three parts: story paraphrase, annotated original text, and elaboration/application. The third part is particularly lively, either explaining difficult words and sentences, teaching ancient cultural knowledge, or introducing how ancient wisdom can be applied in modern contexts. The book includes 12 illustrations. This book can inspire students' interest in reading classical Chinese and help them develop basic reading skills in classical Chinese. It is suitable for middle school students to study independently and can also serve as teaching material for instructors.