1、A FEW SIMPLE POEMS A FEW SIMPLE POEMS A FEW SIMPLE POEMS A FEW SIMPLE POEMS OF OF OF OF ENGLISH POEMSENGLISH POEMSENGLISH POEMSENGLISH POEMSUnit 5 Poems To read introduction on some simple forms of English poems. To explore the characteristics of different forms of poems and learn to appreciate Engl
2、ish poems. Before you read, discuss the questions with your Before you read, discuss the questions with your partner.partner.1. Compared with other forms of literature such as the novel, Compared with other forms of literature such as the novel, dramadrama戏剧戏剧, and the short story, what are the , an
3、d the short story, what are the characteristicscharacteristics 特征特征 of poetry?of poetry? economical use of words , economical use of words , 用词简洁用词简洁descriptive and vivid language , descriptive and vivid language , 描述性的和生动的语言描述性的和生动的语言 integrated imagery ,literary divices such as similes and metapho
4、rs, integrated imagery ,literary divices such as similes and metaphors,完整的意象，完整的意象， 文学的修辞手法文学的修辞手法 例如例如 明喻明喻 和和 暗喻暗喻 and arrangements of words ,lines rhymes and rhythm. and arrangements of words ,lines rhymes and rhythm.词，行，押韵词和节奏的编排词，行，押韵词和节奏的编排2. Why do you think people write poems?Why? to encoura
5、ge peopleto tell a storyto express feelingsto recall an enjoyable or unpleasant incidentto create images for the readersto express views3. Does a poem have to rhyme in order to be a poem? No, it doesnt . Does it have to havehave line breaks断行? Yes , it does .A FEW A FEW A FEW A FEW SIMPLE SIMPLE SIM
6、PLE SIMPLE POEMS POEMS POEMS POEMS OF OF OF OF ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH POEMSPOEMSPOEMSPOEMS1. is a description of the uniqueness of a mother2. is a description of a lovely brother.3. describes how a butterfly rests on a tree.4. is a nursery rhyme that illustrate a fathers love for his baby.6
7、. is a description of life5. is a translation of a Tang poetry, which describes a woman who waited for her beloved husband to come back from a journey.Match the main idea with each poem.Poem APoem B Poem CPoem D Poem E Poem FRead Paragraph 1 carefully and answer the questions.1. What are the two imp
8、ortant points mentioned in Paragraph 1? The reasons why people compose写 poetry The characteristics 特征of poetry2. According to the text, what are the characteristics of poetry?The characteristics of poetry:The characteristics of poetry:在书中划线在书中划线economical use of words; descriptive and vivid language
9、; integrated imagery; literary devices, e.g., simile, metaphor; arrangement of words and lines; rhymes; rhythm NNursery rhymes nursery rhymesnursery rhymes童谣童谣Nursery rhymesHush, little baby, dont say a word, Papas gonna buy you a mockingbird.If thatIf that mockingbird wont sing, Papas gonna buy you
10、 a diamond ring.If that diamond ring turns to brass, Papas gonna buy you a looking glass.If that looking glass gets broke, Papas gonna buy you a billy goat.If that billy goat wont pull, Papas gonna buy you a cart and bull.公牛They have strong rhythm, and often repeat the same words. List poemsList poe
11、ms have a flexible 灵活的 line length and repeated phrases.Hundreds of stars in the deep blue sky,Hundreds of shells on the shore together, hundreds of birds that go singing by, Hundreds of bees in the sunny weather, Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn 黎明,Hundreds of bees in the purple clover三叶草, Hu
12、ndreds of butterflies on the lawn 草坪,But only one mother the world over.List poemsList poems have a flexible line length and repeated phrases.Life can be good, Life can be bad,Life is mostly cheerful,But sometimes sad,Life can be dreams,Life can be great thoughts, Life can mean a person,Sitting in c
13、ourt.BrotherBeautiful, athleticTeasing, shouting, laughingFriend and enemy tooMine one word (topic)Cinquain The cinquain is made up of five lines and has the following structure:Haiku A fallen blossomIs coming back to the branch.Look, a butterfly!It consists of 17 syllables 音节. It contains 5, 7, and
14、 5 syllables respectively 各自地.5 syllables7 syllables5 syllablesTang PoetryWhere she awaits her husbandOn and on the river flows.Never looking back,Transformed into stone.Day by day upon the mountain top,wind and rain revolve.Should the traveler return, this stone would utter speech.Wang JianWhich of
15、 the following words can convey the womans feelingsA. loneliness B. joy C. love D. trustE. anger F. hate G. sorrowComplete the table.Type of poemCharacteristicsExamplesTopics and poetic devicesNursery rhyme concrete but creative languageA love between father and baby rhymes, repetitionList poemB C l
16、ists of things, people, ideas, or descriptions of a particular themeflexible line lengthrepeated phrases for patterns and rhythmnaturerepetitionliferepetitionType of poemCharacteristicsExamplesTopics and poetic devicesCinquain D Haiku E Tang poem Fsimple formfive linesbrotherstrong picture of mood强烈
17、的情绪绪17 syllablesthree lines, containing 5,7, and 5 syllables respectivelynaturewaiting structured有条理的 Which poem do you like best? Why? Does each of the poems weve read paint a picture in your mind? Which poem does? What is the picture?Are poems good for our life? What can we get from poems?1) Poems
18、 bring passion to our life.2) Poems help us to understand life, virtues (美德), beauty and romance. 3) Poems make us know we are here and that we can make our life and the world more colorful and beautiful.Can you tell which form the following poems belong to? Rain, rain, go away,Come again some other
19、 day.Little Johnny wants to play. Rain, rain, go away.Nursery rhymesLife is beauty, admire it. Life is bliss, taste it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it.Life is a game, play it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. List poemLily out of the water out of itself Haiku SpaghettiMessy, spicySlurping, sliding, fallingBetween my plate and mouthDeliciousCinquain1. Listen to the recording of the text and read aloud the poems.2. Choose your favorite form of poems and write one on your own. Well share our own poems next class.
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