(共19张PPT)
Learning Objectives
At the end of the class, I will be able to：
realize qualities needed to be a virtuous man;
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gain an initial understanding of the meaning of growth ;
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enjoy the beauty of the poetry by reading the poem“If”;
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have a further understanding of growing up.
Pre-reading
Step 1
Guessing game
Do you know him Who is he
Pre-reading
Step2
Background information
Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936)
Joseph Rudyard Kipling was an English short story writer, poet, and novelist. Kipling is best known for his works of fiction, along with his many short stories and his poems, including If. In 1907, Kipling was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first English-language writer to receive the prize, and to date he remains its youngest recipient（领受者）.
While-reading
Step 1
Skimming:Listen and read the poem
1. What is the main purpose of the poem
A. To encourage the speaker’ s son to
encounter life’ s difficulties with courage
and persistence.
B. To teach the speaker’ s son how to make
friends with other people.
C. To impart wisdom about how to live up
to the ideals of manhood.
D. To show the speaker’ s loving and tender
nature as a father.
2. This poem includes________stanzas(诗节) with ________“if”clauses.
two
seven
Learning to learn
Rhyme scheme（押韵）: The poem follows an ABABA rhyme scheme, with the second and fourth lines of each stanza rhyming, providing a smooth and harmonious feel to
the poem.
Activity 1 : Answer the questions.
While-reading
Step 2
Scanning
Activity 2: According to Kipling, what qualities does his son need to become a man Tick those mentioned in the poem and add your own ideas.
honesty
kindness
pride
patience
self-belief
confidence
modesty
integrity
other________________
willpower, creativity,
generosity, forgiveness...
While-reading
Step 2
Scanning
Activity 3: Read the poem and find the right choice .
A. Parallelism（排比） B. Antithesis（对比）
C. Repetition（重复） D. Symbolism（象征）
1. If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch,
2. Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies,
3. If you can keep your head when all about you.../If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you .../If you can wait and not be tired by waiting...
D
B
A &C
While-reading
Step 2
Scanning
Activity 4: Read the poem and choose the best explanation of the
underlined words.
1. If you can keep your head when all about you..._________
A. stay calm B. maintain anger C. lose control D. get overly emotional
2. Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, ..._________
A. avoid your responsibility B. hold you responsible for something bad or wrong
C. express disagreement to you D. apologize to you
3. But make allowance for their doubting too..._________
A. take...into account B. to forgive C. to overlook D. allow
4. Or being hated, don’t give way to hating, ..._________
A. to take the place of B. to collapse or break
C. to change or transform D. allow oneself to be overcome by a particular emotion 5. If all men count with you, but none too much; ..._________
A. hate B. be for C.rely on D.break away from
Post--reading:Group activity
Activity 5: Listening and enjoying
Learning to learn
Meter(韵律）: The rhythm of the poem is primarily iambic(抑扬格), with each two syllables forming a group, the first being unstressed and the second stressed, a common meter in English poetry that provides a natural flow.
Post--reading:Group activity
Presentation
Post--reading: Group activity
Activity 6: Writing
Write a poem titled “I honor --...” to convey your opinions .
(At least 1stanzas with 6 lines)
confidence
kindness
pride
modesty
self-belief
Patience
integrity
honesty
Persistence
Excitement about everything
Willpower
forgiveness
Being generous
Creativity
Optimism
Communication
Post--reading:Group activity
Writing Presentation
Post--reading:Group activity
Activity 6:Writing presentation
I honor the quality-Diligence，
Because it contributes to great ends.
I honor the quality-Persistence，
Which is of essential importance.
I honor the quality-Confidence.
It is the power to advance.
I honor the quality-Patience.
With it we can gain more experience.
In the journey of our growth，
We are equipped with faith.
In spite of failure and danger，
We still believe in truth and strength.
I honor --
By Nola
Be A MAN！
Homework
1. Polish your poem according to what we learned in this class.
2. Appreciate Kipling’s complete poem “If ”..
Self-evaluation
What I have learnt... Definitely Not quite Not at all
I have understood the basic characteristics and forms of English poetry.
I have been able to appreciate and read English poetry aloud.
I have been able to create simple English poem.
I have had a deeper understanding of growing up and qualities needed to be a virtuous man.
Thanks for
your
listening!
