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Unit 5
UNIT 5 POEMS
Talk about
attending a poetry contest
1. To discuss how to inspire someone to write poems
2. To listen to a conversation between a teacher and her students about a poetry contest
3. To do some preparation before writing your own poem
Writing poems is not that difficult. We can write about our daily life, our feelings, our loved ones, the objects surrounding us and so on.
What do poets usually write about
How do they get inspired / find inspiration to write poetry
1. Before you listen, discuss the following questions with your partner.
inspire: to give sb the idea for sth, especially sth artistic or that shows imagination.
Have you ever written a poem before If so, what did you write about
What might inspire you to write poems
I have written a poem before for my mother on her birthday to tell her how much I love and appreciate her.
I might be inspired to write poems by seeing something beautiful or by being in live, but also by experiencing some sadness or seeing something bad. I think many different things could inspire a poem.
Some inspirations:
go for a walk
hike in the countryside
climb to the top of a mountain
listen to music
watch a film
visit an art exhibition/show
sit on the beach
surfing the Internet
Use your prior knowledge
If you come across a topic you are familiar with, you can think about what you already know about it before you listen. Using prior knowledge will make it easier for you to predict what you will hear. This will also reduce your anxiety and help you better understand the conversation while listening.
Listening strategies
2. You are going to listen to a conversation between a teacher and her students about a poetry contest. Listen to Part 1 and answer the questions.
1. When is the deadline for the poetry contest
2. What does Nora mean by saying that she needs time to polish her writing
3. Why doesn’t Pitt want to enter a poem contest
4. What does George plan to do
n. 最后期限；截止日期
n. 比赛；竞赛
vt. 修改；润色
1. When is the deadline for the poetry contest
2. What does Nora mean by saying that she needs time to polish her writing
3. Why doesn’t Pitt want to enter a poem contest
4. What does George plan to do
The deadline for the poetry contest is 24 June.
Nora means it’s not finished, and she needs some time to change it and make it better.
Pitt doesn’t want to enter a poem contest because he can’t think of anything to write about.
George plans to write his poem on the weekend but only if he feels inspired.
3. Listen to Part 2 and find out how the students will inspire themselves to write poetry.
George: ________________________________________
2. Nora: ________________________________________
3. Pitt: ________________________________________
重点：how to inspire
听取信息以动词或动词短语为主。
技巧：边听边做笔记 (围绕主题和问题选择记录)
George:
2. Nora:
3. Pitt:
plans to go for a hike in the countryside and sit quietly somewhere so he will notice a lot more to inspire interesting thoughts and words.
writes best when surrounded by familiar things and will try George’s method too
listens to music while working and writing poetry
Listen again and write two new questions and then, in pairs, answer each other’s questions.
4. Listen to the two parts again and tick the expressions you hear that are used to praise and encourage somebody.
That’s a great idea. I like that idea.
That’s a good effort. You are doing well.
What a great idea! Your ideas sound very encouraging to me.
Keep up the good work. Do your best.
I think that’s a fantastic idea. You know what That’s a good idea.
Come on, you can do it. Give it your best shot.
Praising and encouraging
5. Work in groups. Discuss entering a poem contest like the one in the listening section. The expressions in Activity 4 and the following questions may help you.
1. What kind of poem are you going to write
2. What are the topics you would love to write about
3. How will you inspire yourself to write the poem
Whose opinion do you agree with most/least Why
What might inspire you to write poems
I am going to write haiku.
I would like to write about nature and wildlife.
I will inspire myself to write the poem by visiting an ancient temple and forest in the countryside.
4. Will you use rhyming words in your poem Why
I won’t use rhyming words in my poem as haiku doesn’t usually have rhyming words.
Poetry should always be read aloud, as that is when you can hear the music of the words. When reading poetry aloud, start slowly. Find and emphasise the rhythm of the words. Begin to think about how the poem makes you feel —happy, sad, in love —and read the poem with emotion, pouring out your feelings.
Read poetry aloud
Listen and practise reading the following poems aloud. Pay attention to the rhyming words and the rhythm of the poems.
THE ARROW AND THE SONG
I shot an arrow into the air,
It fell to earth, I knew not where;
For, so swiftly it flew, the sight
Could not follow it in its flight.
I breathed a song into the air,
It fell to earth, I knew not where;
For who has sight so keen and strong,
That it can follow the flight of song
Long, long afterwards, in an oak
I found the arrow, still unbroke;
And the song, from beginning to end,
I found again in the heart of a friend.
H.W. Longfellow
箭与歌
我向天空射出一支箭，
它飞落在不知何处的地面；
它飞得如此迅速，
没有视线能够跟上它的脚步。
我向天空轻唱一首歌，
它消逝在不知何处的角落；
谁的目光能够如此锐利，
可以追随歌声的旋律？
很久很久以后，在一棵橡树上，
我发现那只箭依然完好如初；
而那首歌，自始至终，
深深印在一位朋友的心中。
——H.W.朗费罗
Enjoy a video about the poem.
NIGHT
The sun descending in the west,
The evening star does shine;
The birds are silent in their nest,
And I must seek for mine.
The moon, like a flower,
In heaven’s high bower,
With silent delight,
Sits and smiles on the night.
Farewell, green fields and happy groves,
Where flocks have took delight.
Where lambs have nibbled, silent moves
The feet of angels bright;
Unseen, they pour blessing,
And joy without ceasing,
On each bud and blossom,
And each sleeping bosom.
William Blake
夜
太阳西方沉落，晚星已然闪烁；
鸟儿静伏于巢所，我也须寻我的窝。
月亮，如一朵花，盛开高高天穹下，
蕴涵沉默的欣欢，微笑着朝向夜晚。
别了，绿色和愉悦的树林，
这里的羊群已感到欢欣。
小羊细嚼着嫩草，天使们
明亮的双足寂静地游巡；
他们悄然洒下福祉，
所赐欢娱无有终止，
撒向每株蓓蕾和花丛，
与每个熟睡的心胸。
——威廉·布莱克
What does Nora mean by saying that she needs time to polish her writing
polish vt. 1) to improve a piece of writing, a speech etc by making slight changes 修改; 润色
2) to make something smooth, bright, and shiny by rubbing it 擦亮，擦光
e.g. Your essay is good, you just need to polish it a bit.
I spent all afternoon polishing the silver.
【拓展】
polish up 润饰，润色；改善，提高
polish off 迅速吃光或干完
e.g. You should polish up your Spanish before you go to Chile.
Sam polished off the rest of the pizza.
polish n. 擦光剂；擦亮；完美；文雅
e.g. Carla’s writing has potential, but it lacks polish.
【语境应用】将下列句子翻译成英语。
1) 在去美国度假之前我得把英语提高一下。
I’ll have to polish (up) my English before the vacation to America.
2) 简的钢琴弹得很完美。
Jane plays the piano with great polish.
3) 每次出门之前，他都要把鞋擦一擦。
Every time he goes out, he’ll polish his shoes.
Make a list about what might inspire you to write a poem. Please explain why.
