1、Unit 4 Exploring poetry Reading 1 How to read a poem It is a type of literature in which thoughts and feeligs are expressed in words.It reflects life and expresses emotions.It often requires some certain syllables(音节) and rhythms（韵 律）. 1.what is poetry? Pre-reading Pre-reading 1. What is the lecture
2、 transcript mainly about? While reading It is mainly about the tips on how to read a poem. 2. Scan the passage and use A1 on Page 46 as reference to fill in the following chart. While reading While reading Sound Sense How does it sound? an explorer in an unfamiliar landscape patient fully understand
3、 a poem to appreciate it 3. Work in pairs and finish A2 on Page 46. (1) How is poetry different from other types of literature? (2) What aspects should you pay special attention to when you read a poem aloud? While reading More than other types of literature, it usually implies a deeper meaning beyo
4、nd the words on the page. The aspects of rhythm, repeated words, rhymes and other special effects. (3) What are the basic questions you should ask to understand a poem? (4) What does the lecturer think of poems that are easy to understand? While reading Who is talking? Who is being talked to? What i
5、s being described? Is there a sense of place? Are there other people or objects there? They are often less interesting than those that constantly reveal deeper and previously unrecognized meanings. Appreciation Sweet and Low -Alfred Tennyson Sweet and low , sweet and low, Wind of the western sea, Lo
6、w, low, breathe and blow, Wind of the western sea! Over the rolling waters go, Come from the dying moon, and blow, Blow him again to me; While my little one, while my pretty one, sleeps. 轻轻地，柔和地轻轻地，柔和地 -阿尔弗雷德阿尔弗雷德丁尼生丁尼生 轻轻地，柔和地，轻轻地，柔轻轻地，柔和地，轻轻地，柔 和地，和地， 西方吹来海风西方吹来海风; 轻轻地，柔和地吹拂，轻轻地，柔和地吹拂， 西方吹来海风西方吹来海
7、风! 西边吹来，月色朦胧，西边吹来，月色朦胧， 吹过波涛汹涌吹过波涛汹涌; 吹得他回家呵，吹得他回家呵， 亲亲睡着的宝宝，可爱的宝贝。亲亲睡着的宝宝，可爱的宝贝。 Appreciation Firstly, the words “Wind of the western sea” are repeated. Secondly, there are several rhyming words: “low” rhyming with “blow” and “go”, “sea” rhyming with “me”. Focus on Paragraph 3, read aloud the stanz
8、a from Caged Bird. 1. What is being described? 2. What images come into your mind when reading it? Appreciation 笼中的鸟笼中的鸟-玛雅玛雅安吉罗安吉罗 笼子里的鸟儿在歌唱 它颤抖着诉说着 对未知世界的恐惧 但它依然向往 我们听到了它的歌唱 在遥远的山谷里回响 歌唱自由。 Caged Bird- Maya Angelou The caged bird sings with fearful trill of the things unknown but longed for still
9、and his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird sings of freedom. 1. What is being described? 2. What images come into your mind when reading it? Appreciation The poet is talking about a singing bird which is kept in a cage. When we read it, we can see in our mind a bird in a cage and a
10、 distant hill. discuss the following question The lecturer says that one does not need to fully understand a poem to appreciate it. Do you agree? Support your opinion with your own experience of reading poetry. consolidation Poetry,a combination of sound and sense ,usually 1. (imply) a deeper meanin
11、g 2. the words on the page. In order to explore the hidden dimension, keep the following four aspects in mind. First,follow your ears. Try to detect the rhythms,3. ( repeat )words or ot her special effects of a poem ,4. may lead to a better understanding. Second,approac h the poem as if you 5. (be)
12、an explorer. Dig up images and other 6._ (clue) whic h are often complex or contradictory and this will help you interpret the deeper meaning of a poem. Third, just have some 7. ( patient ). Reading a poem can be8. lifelong job which will take you to a remote and unknown destination,And your efforts
13、 will9. ( rew ard )with previously unrecognized meaning. Finally, abandon logical thinking 10. (per ceive) the true inner beauty of a poem. Enjoy your journey in the world of poetry. 1. implies 2. beyond 3. repeated 4. which 5. were 6. clues 7. patience 8. a 9. be rewarded 10. to perceive you can us
14、e the following given words for help: First; grasp; detect; rhymes Second; approach; complex; contradictory; dig up clues Third; interpret; patience; set aside; remote; rewarded/constantly Finally; appreciate; logical; inner beauty; perceive Post-reading Four tips on how to read a poem First, follow
15、 your ears. If the true meaning is beyond your grasp, pay attention to the sound of it. For example, read the poem aloud to detect the rhythm or rhymes. Second, approach the poem as if you were an explorer in an unfamiliar landscape. Ask some basic questions about the poem. Sometimes, several images
16、 are combined. This combination is often complex or even contradictory. As you slowly explore your surroundings, you will start to dig up clues that give you a greater understanding of the poem. Post-reading Third, if you find it hard to interpret the meaning of a poem at the moment, just have some
17、patience. You can set it aside and come back to it later. Sometimes reading a poem can be a lifelong job. Finally, you do not have to fully understand a poem to appreciate it. You might need to abandon logical thinking to discover its true inner beauty. Reading poetry will surely be enjoyable and let you perceive another level of meaning. Post-reading Write a summary of the lecture transcript. Homework Thank you
