Chinese New World: Grade 6, Upper

Author: Yu Qiujiu, Chief Editor; Wu Xiuming, Chief Editor
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Publishing Date: 2003-07-01
Features: The spirit of humanism has become somewhat unfamiliar to contemporary Chinese children and adolescents. To enable middle and primary school Chinese language teaching to incorporate some relatively accessible classic texts, this series appears in the form of beautiful literature as classic examples for Chinese language teaching in schools. The editorial approach of this series is also highly innovative. The entire book is organized around "unit themes," each unit featuring both a clear and illuminating introduction and a specific summary of appreciation. Despite the abundance of articles, they are well-structured and easy to follow, facilitating gradual and in-depth understanding. The selection principles of this book are as follows:
1. Regularity. The selection of texts prioritizes norms and classics, serving as models for readers to imitate and learn from. The difficulty level of the texts generally aligns with the curriculum, with some selections slightly advanced or ahead of the syllabus.
2. Authenticity. This book serves as a gateway for children to understand life and the world.
3. Diversity. All works included in this reader have been carefully selected by the editors. Our standard is to choose texts that are both excellent in content and form. It is common to select one piece from dozens or even hundreds of candidates. The works presented to readers combine the elegance of classical literature with the freshness of modernity; they encompass the refinement of pure literature and the breadth of interdisciplinary knowledge. From a literary perspective, readers can appreciate the exquisite beauty of poetry, the grandeur of novels, the naturalness of prose, the passion of drama, and even the trendiness of online literature and the uniqueness of alternative literature. These rich and exquisite reading materials will help improve readers' literary appreciation and language perception skills.
II. Editorial Structure
1. Heart-to-Heart Dialogue. Modern reading theory holds that reading is a mutual dialogue and exchange between readers. Reading instruction, therefore, is a process of dialogue among students, teachers, and texts.
2. Beyond the Text. The "Beyond the Text" section at the end of each work introduces knowledge-related and artistic content related to the piece, such as exotic landscapes, local customs, interesting anecdotes, and memorable quotes. This aims to highlight the humanistic and aesthetic qualities of the book, broaden readers' horizons, and accumulate knowledge in an engaging way while subtly enhancing their abilities.
3. Reading Enhancement. The unit structure of this book aligns with the curriculum but is not rigid, forming its own independent system. However, each unit has a clear reading requirement. "Reading Enhancement" serves as the editors' guidance and elevation for each unit, focusing either on emotions and ideas, appreciation and enjoyment, or the cultivation of skills and learning methods. The style is warm, encouraging, and engaging, making the reading experience light, lively, and dynamic. With such a guide by their side, readers are sure to achieve success in their Chinese language studies.