1、Talk about attending a poetry contestn.n. 比赛；竞赛比赛；竞赛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.Before Listening1. Do you remember the reasons why p
2、eople write poems?2. What do poets usually write about?3. How do they get inspired to write poetry?inspirationgoing for a hike in the countrysidelistening to favourite musicUse your prior knowledgeIf you come across a topic you are familiar with, you can think about what you already know about it be
3、fore 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. Part 01Part 01You are going to listen to a conversation between a teacher and her students about a poe
4、try 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?Why doesnt Pitt want to enter a poem contest?What does George plan to do?n.n. 最后期限；截止日期最后期限；截止日期vt.vt. 修改；润色修改；润色Listen to Part 1
5、 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 its not finished, and she needs some time to change it and make it better. Listen to Part 1 and answ
6、er the questions.Why doesnt Pitt want to enter a poem contest?What does George plan to do?Pitt doesnt 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.Nora: _Pitt:_Listen to Part 2 and find out h
7、ow the students will inspire themselves to write poetry.George:_how to inspire听取信息以动词或动词短语为主Nora:Pitt: George: plans to _and sit quietly somewhere so he will _ writes best when_ and _. _while working and writing poetry.go for a hike in the countryside notice a lot more to inspire interesting thought
8、s and words.surrounded by familiar things will try Georges methodlistens to music Listen to the two parts again and tick the expressions you hear that are used to praise and encourage somebody.Thats a good idea.I like that idea.Thats a good effort.You are doing well.What a great idea!Your ideas soun
9、d very encouraging to me.Keep up the good work.Do your best.I think thats a fantastic idea. You know what? Thats a good idea.Come on, you can do it.Give it your best shot.Work in pairs. Suppose you are going to enter a poem contest like the one in the listening section. Make a conversation according
10、 to the following questions. And be sure to use the expressions in part4 to praise and encourage him/her.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
11、?A: Hey, Joy! Are you going to take part in the poem contest to be held next month?B: Of course!A: What kind of poem are you going to write?B: I am going to write haiku, since it is short but can give readers a clear picture.A: I like the idea. So what topic would you like to write about?B: Id like
12、to write about nature and wildlife.A: Well, how will you inspire yourself to write the poem?B: I think I will inspire myself by visiting an ancient temple and forest in the countryside.A: Thats a fantastic idea. You know many poets use rhymes in their poems to give a strong rhythm, so will you use r
13、hyming words in your poem? B: No, I wont, because haiku doesnt usually have rhyming words.A: I see. Come on, give it your best shot. Good luck!B: Thank you!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 empha
14、sise 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 aloudEnjoy a video about the poem.I breathed a song into the air,It fell to earth, I knew no where;For who has sight so keen and st
15、rong,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.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 s
16、ight Could not follow it in its flight.H. W. Longfellow 箭与歌箭与歌且放一箭射入空，且放一箭射入空，落入尘世无所踪。落入尘世无所踪。逃离视线风一阵，逃离视线风一阵，无处寻觅轨迹同。无处寻觅轨迹同。奏歌一曲为天颂，奏歌一曲为天颂，飘入尘世无所踪。飘入尘世无所踪。何人眼锐光如束，何人眼锐光如束，寻得歌声航向重。寻得歌声航向重。久之偶遇橡树上，久之偶遇橡树上，铮箭锋锐利如初。铮箭锋锐利如初。歌声婉转始至终，歌声婉转始至终，如得旧友是梦中。如得旧友是梦中。H.W.H.W.朗费罗朗费罗NIGHTThe sun descending in the w
17、est,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 happy groves,Where flocks have took delight.Where lambs have nibbled, silent movesThe
18、feet of angels bright;Unseen, they pour blessing,And joy without ceasing,On each bud and blossom,And each sleeping bosom. William Blake夜太阳沉落在西方，晚星的光芒四射；鸟儿在巢里无声响，我也要寻觅我的巢。月亮像一朵花，在天庭中高挂，沉默的愉快逍遥，坐着对夜晚微笑。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NIGHTThe
19、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 happy 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 BlakeThank You !Thank You !
