(共24张PPT)
Period 3 Using language 1
Talk about attending a poetry contest
Unit 5 Poems
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.
Learning Aims
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. Enjoy a short poem and see if you can get some inspiration from it.
1. Have you ever written a poem before If so, what did you write about
2.What might inspire you to write poems
1. Before you listen, discuss the following questions with your partner.
Lead-in
Some inspirations:
going for a hike in the park/countryside
listening to favourite music
watching a movie
surfing the Internet
sitting quietly alone
inspired by a particular event
surrounding with familiar things
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.
When is the deadline for the poetry contest
What does Nora mean by saying that she needs time to polish her writing
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.
3. Why doesn’t Pitt want to enter a poem contest
4. What does George plan to do
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:_________________________________________________
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2. Nora: _________________________________________________
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3. Pitt: ________________________________________
He plans to go for a hike in the countryside and sit quietly somewhere
She writes best when surrounded by familiar things and will try
She listens to music while working and writing poetry.
so he will notice a lot more to inspire interesting thoughts and words.
George's method.
4. Listen to the two parts again and tick the expressions you hear that are used to praise and encourage somebody.
That’s a good idea. Keep up the good work.
I like that idea. Do your best.
That’s a good effort. I think that’s a fantastic idea.
You are doing well. You know what That’s a good idea.
What a great idea! Come on, you can do it.
Your ideas sound very encouraging to me. 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
4. Will you use rhyming words in your poem Why
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.
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
Listening text
LISTENING PART 1
Teacher: I just want to remind you all that the deadline for the poetry contest is 24 June.Nora,are going to enter
Nora: I've already written a poem, but I need more time to polish my writing.
Teacher: Good.Keep up the good work,Nora.Now what about your poem,Pitt
Pitt: I can't think of anything to write about. Maybe I should skip it this year.
Teacher: Oh,no,Pitt. Give it your best shot! What about you, George
George: I haven't begun mine yet. I plan to do it this weekendbut only if I feel inspired!
LISTENING PART 2
Teacher: OK,everybody,let's talk about how to become inspired to write poetry. George,how will you find inspiration this weekend
George:Well,I plan to go for a hike in the countryside and sit quietly somewhere by myself.
Teacher:That's a good idea.What do you expect to see
George: I think I‘ll notice a lot morean insect carrying something,the shapes and colours of the fowers,how the wind sounds, or the different smells in the air. As I look around me all sorts of interesting thoughts and words may come into my mind.
Listening text
Teacher: That sounds great. Would anyone else like to tell us how you find inspiration Yes,Nora
Nora: I usually write best when I am surrounded by familiar things, like in my own house. But now that I've listened to George, I think I'll try out his method some time, too.
Teacher: And you,Pitt
Pitt: Actually,I work best on my homework when I'm listening to my favourite music. I've never tried it with poetry before but I'm going to try it tonight. .I'm h
Teacer: What a great idea, Pitt! Well, we've had some good ideas about how to find inspiration .I’m really looking forward to reading all of your poems.
Listening text
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 no 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
且放一箭射入空,
落入尘世无所踪。
逃离视线风一阵,
无处寻觅轨迹同。
奏歌一曲为天颂,
飘入尘世无所踪。
何人眼锐光如束,
寻得歌声航向重。
久之偶遇橡树上,
铮箭锋锐利如初。
歌声婉转始至终,
如得旧友是梦中。
H.W.朗费罗
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
再见,绿色的田野,欢腾的小树林,
在那里羊群多么开心。
在那里小羊把青草啃,
天使的脚步如此轻盈;
他们暗中洒下祝福,
不停地给予欢欣鼓舞,
给每一朵花每一颗蓓蕾,
每一颗心正在安睡。
威廉·布莱克
Do one thing at a time, and do well.
一次只做一件事,做到最好!