Chinese New Curriculum Standard Required Reading Guide (Primary and Junior High School Volume)

Author: Shen Wei, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: The purpose of editing this book is not to replace reading the original works, but to introduce students to an introductory guide and a helpful mentor. These works span from ancient times to the present, including classical Chinese, poems, essays, and novels, as well as foreign classics with relatively unfamiliar cultural and historical backgrounds. Students may face difficulties when reading these works, such as the eras in which they were created, the historical context, their influences, and achievements. These are all essential to understand when reading the originals. This book is compiled based on the recommended reading list specified by the Ministry of Education's "Full-Time Compulsory Education Chinese Curriculum Standards," including 18 required supplementary reading materials for primary and secondary school students. To better help students understand the content and essence of the original works, this book analyzes and introduces them from multiple aspects such as "Author Introduction," "Reading Guidance," "Content Highlights," "Literary Achievements," "Exquisite Selections," and "Stunning Fragments," progressing from specific points to broader contexts and from simple to profound, guiding readers into the realm of literature, offering a glimpse into the achievements of Chinese and foreign literature, and allowing them to appreciate the essence of these classic works in a simple and efficient way.