(共21张PPT)
Video Time
Unit 5
Poems
By the end of this period, you will be able to:
improve listening and talking skills by watching some videos;
watch the video to know about the poet Su Shi;
engage interest in English and in the outside world through a video.
Lead-in
Do you know Chinese poets
Who is he/she Why do you admire him/her
Read the “The Poet Su Shi” and answer the questions.
Can you name some and recite (in Chinese) one of Su Shi’s poems
What do you know about his life story
What do you think are some of his contributions to painting and calligraphy
Before you watch
Task 1 Match each word or phrases with the correct definition.
cipai
magistrate
The Cold Food Festival
aspiration
the running style
a fixed–rhythm form
a cursive style of Chinese characters
a strong desire to achieve something
an official who acts as a judge in a local court of law
an artistic masterpiece of calligraphy written by Su Shi
While you watch
Check your answers in Before You Watch.
cipai
magistrate
The Cold Food Festival
aspiration
the running style
a fixed–rhythm form
a cursive style of Chinese characters
a strong desire to achieve something
an official who acts as a judge in a local court of law
an artistic masterpiece of calligraphy written by Su Shi
Task 2 There are three of Su Shi’s works that are mentioned in the video clip. Take notes about what Su Shi wanted to convey or express through his works and how important these works are.
1. Reflections on the Ancient Red Cliff:
2. The Cold Food Festival:
3. Shui Diao Ge Tou:
1. Reflections on the Ancient Red Cliff:
one of his best works; expressed admiration for heroic figures; described his aspirations and sorrows; so popular that nearly every Chinese student can recite it
2. The Cold Food Festival:
expressed his loneliness and disappointment; ranked third overall in running script category
3. Shui Diao Ge Tou:
shows confidence and optimism; encourages people and gives them hope in the hardest times
Read together
Many of the best known classical Chinese poems are from Song Dynasty poets, such as Su Shi, Ouyang Xiu, Lu You and Li Qingzhao. At that time,the Ci form of poetry became quite popular. Ci poetry is written using different structures, called Cipai, which control the poem’s tones, rhythm,syllables per line, and number of lines. Among the prominent Song Dynasty poets, Su Shi was, without doubt, one of the most popular. He made strong contributions to the fields of poetry, literature, painting, calligraphy, and more.
Sushi came from a literary family: his father and brother were both great poets in their own rights. At the young age of 19, Su passed the civil service examination, which was a gateway to a political career. Then he took on various governmental positions, including serving as the magistrate of MiZhou and the governor of XuZhou. However, because of his opposition to radical reform measures, he was repeatedly demoted. Su Shi’s first remote trip of exile was to Guangzhou, Hubei province. During this period, he grew fond of the area he lived in, and he often wandered along the rivers and in the mountains.
It was here that he wrote many of his best poems, such as Reflections on the Ancient Red Cliff —To the Tune of Nian Nu Jiao. In this poem, he expressed his admiration for some heroic figures, and described his aspirations and sorrows. The poem remains so popular that nearly every Chinese student can recite it: The Great River Flows, Eastward waves sweeping away, For thousands of years, gallant heroes… Su Shi’s most famous piece of calligraphy, The Cold Food Festival(Han Shi Tie《寒食贴》), expressing his loneliness and disappointment, was also written in Hang zhou. Han Shi Tie is traditional ranked third overall in the category of Chinese running script calligraphy.
Despite his hard life, Su Shi is works show a spirit of confidence and optimism. His poems make people feel encouraged, reminding them that even during the hardest of times, there is always room for hope. A classic example is his poem Shui Diao Ge Tou: “People have sorrow or joy, be near or far apart. The moon may be dim or bright, round or crescent shaped. This imperfection has been going on since the beginning of time. May we all be blessed with longevity. Though thousand miles apart. We are still able to share the beauty of the moon together.” Even today, Su Shi poems still have a great influence on Chinese people. They can be heard in classrooms all over China, and seen quoted in the works of many Chinese scholars.
After you watch
1. What else do you know about Su Shi and his works
Su Shi’s artist name was “Dongpo”. Around 2,700 poems of his poems have survived.
2. Based on what you have learnt about Fan Zhongyan and Su Shi from this book, what do you think they have in common
Fan Zhongyan and Su Shi were both prominent figures during the Song Dynasty. They both held important political positions. I think they both took their roles seriously.
3. What do you think are the basic values that influenced these two Chinese scholars in ancient times
I think the basic values that influenced these Chinese scholars were duty to their work and to their country. They also both showed great positivity despite the hardships they faced in their lives.
A great poem is a fountain forever overflowing with the waters of wisdom and delight.
—P.B. Shelley, British poet
Are there any other Chinese poets you admire Who is he/she Why do you admire him/her Write an introduction in 80 words.
Homework