1、Period 3 Using language 1Talk about attending a poetry contest Talk about attending a poetry contest Unit 5 Poems1. 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
2、 own poem.Learning AimsLearning AimsWriting 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 yo
3、u write about?2.What might inspire you to write poems?1. Before you listen, discuss the following questions with your partner.Lead-inSome inspirations: going for a hike in the park/countryside listening to favourite music watching a movie Surfing the Internet Sitting quietly alone Inspiring by a par
4、ticular event Surrounding with familiar things Use your prior knowledgeIf 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 a
5、nxiety and help you better understand the conversation while listening. Listening strategiesListening strategies2. 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 con
6、test?2. 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 its not finished, and she needs some time to change it and make it better. 3. Why doesnt Pitt want to enter a poem contest?4. What does George plan to do?Pitt d
7、oesnt want to enter a poem contest because he cant 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.1.George:_2. Nora: _ 3. Pitt: _ He plans to go fo
8、r a hike in the countryside and sit quietly somewhere She writes best when surrounded by familiar things and will tryShe listens to music while working and writing poetry so he will notice a lot more to inspire interesting thoughts and words.Georges method4. Listen to the two parts again and tick th
9、e expressions you hear that are used to praise and encourage somebody.Thats a good idea.Keep up the good work.I like that idea.Do your best.Thats a good effort.I think thats a fantastic idea.You are doing well.You know what? Thats a good idea.What a great idea!Come on, you can do it.Your ideas sound
10、 very encouraging to me.Give it your best shot.Praising and encouraging5. 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
11、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 countr
12、yside. I wont use rhyming words in my poem as haiku doesnt 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
13、you feel happy, sad, in love and read the poem with emotion, pouring out your feelings.Read poetry aloudListening textLISTENING 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: Ive already written a poem, but I need more
14、 time to polish my writing.Teacher: Good.Keep up the good work,Nora.Now what about your poem,Pitt? Pitt: I cant 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 havent begun mine yet. I plan to do it th
15、is weekendbut only if I feel inspired! LISTENING PART 2 Teacher: OK,everybody,lets 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:Thats a good idea
16、.What do you expect to see?George: I think Ill 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. Teacher: That sounds great
17、. 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 Ive listened to George, I think Ill try out his method some time, too. Teacher: And you,Pitt? Pitt: Actually,I work best on m
18、y homework when Im listening to my favourite music. Ive never tried it with poetry before but Im going to try it tonight. .Im h Teacer: What a great idea, Pitt! Well, weve had some good ideas about how to find inspiration .Im really looking forward to reading all of your poems.Listen and practise re
19、ading the following poems aloud. Pay attention to the rhyming words and the rhythm of the poems.THE ARROW AND THE SONGI 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,
20、 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 oakI 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
21、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NIGHTThe 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 heavens high bower,With silent delight,Sits and smiles on the night.Farewell, green fields and h
22、appy groves,Where flocks have took delight.Where lambs have nibbled, silent movesThe 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
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