Chinese New World: Grade 7 (Second Semester)

Author: Yu Qiuwei
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: The humanistic spirit has become somewhat unfamiliar to contemporary Chinese children and adolescents. To enable middle and primary school Chinese teaching to incorporate some relatively accessible classic texts, this series appears in the form of beautiful literature as classic models for Chinese 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 highlight and a specific summary of appreciation. Despite the number of articles, the path is clear and easy to follow, facilitating gradual deepening. The selection principles of this book are: 1. Regularity. The selected texts prioritize norms and classics, serving as models for readers to imitate and draw inspiration from. The difficulty level of the texts is generally synchronized with the textbooks, with some selections slightly advanced or ahead of the curriculum. 2. Authenticity. This book serves as a channel for children to understand life and the world. 3. Diversity. All works included in the reader have been carefully selected by the editors. Our standard for selection is the combination of literary quality and aesthetic beauty. It is common to select one piece from dozens or even hundreds of candidates. The works presented to readers are both classical in their refinement and modern in their freshness; they encompass the elegance of pure literature and the breadth of interdisciplinary knowledge. From a literary perspective, readers can appreciate the exquisite poetry, the grandeur of novels, the naturalness of essays, the passion of dramas, 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 abilities.
II. Editorial Structure
1. Soul Dialogue. Modern reading theory holds that reading is a mutual dialogue and exchange between subjects. Reading instruction is a process of dialogue among students, teachers, and texts.
2. Within and Beyond the Text. The "Within and Beyond the Text" section at the end of each work primarily introduces knowledge-related and artistic content related to the work, 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 a fun 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" is the editor's guidance and elevation for each unit. It may focus on emotions and concepts, or on appreciation and enjoyment, or on ability development and learning methods. The style is warm, encouraging, and engaging, making the reading experience light, lively, and dynamic. With such a "teacher" as a companion, readers are sure to achieve success in Chinese learning.