1、Two roads diverged in a wood, and I Two roads diverged in a wood, and I I took the one less travelled by, I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference.And that has made all the difference.树林里分出两条路树林里分出两条路 ，我和他们不同，我和他们不同，我选择了人迹较少的一个我选择了人迹较少的一个 -Robert Frost -Robert FrostHow
2、much do you know about poems?When you are old and grey and full of sleep, And nodding by the fire，take down this book, And slowly read,and dream of the soft look Your eyes had once,and of their shadows deep; How many loved your moments of glad grace, And loved your beauty with love false or true, Bu
3、t one man loved the pilgrim Soul in you And loved the sorrows of your changing face; And bending down beside the glowing bars, Murmur,a little sadly,how Love fled And paced upon the mountains overhead And hid his face amid a crowd of stars. ListeningListening What does the passage mainly discuss? Ho
4、w many parts can it be divided into?1. 1.There are various reasons why people compose poetry. Some poems tell a story or describe a certain There are various reasons why people compose poetry. Some poems tell a story or describe a certain image in the readers mind. Others try to convey certain feeli
5、ngs such as joy and sorrow. The distinctive image in the readers mind. Others try to convey certain feelings such as joy and sorrow. The distinctive characteristics of poetry often include economical use of words, descriptive and vivid language, integrated characteristics of poetry often include eco
6、nomical use of words, descriptive and vivid language, integrated imagery, literary devices such as similes and metaphors, and arrangement of words, lines, rhymes, and imagery, literary devices such as similes and metaphors, and arrangement of words, lines, rhymes, and rhythm. Poets use many differen
7、t forms of poetry to express themselves. Now we will look at a few of the rhythm. Poets use many different forms of poetry to express themselves. Now we will look at a few of the simpler forms. simpler forms. 2. 2.Some of the first poems a young child learns in English are nursery rhymes. They are u
8、sually the Some of the first poems a young child learns in English are nursery rhymes. They are usually the traditional poems or folk songs. The language of these rhymes, like Poem A, is to the point but has a traditional poems or folk songs. The language of these rhymes, like Poem A, is to the poin
9、t but has a storyline. Many children enjoy nursery rhymes because they rhyme, have a strong rhythm, and often repeat storyline. Many children enjoy nursery rhymes because they rhyme, have a strong rhythm, and often repeat the same words. The poems may not make sense and even seem contradictory, but
10、they are easy to learn the same words. The poems may not make sense and even seem contradictory, but they are easy to learn and recite. By playing with the words in nursery rhymes, children learn about language. and recite. By playing with the words in nursery rhymes, children learn about language.
11、3. 3.One of the simplest kinds of poem is the list poem, which contains a list of things, people, ideas, or One of the simplest kinds of poem is the list poem, which contains a list of things, people, ideas, or descriptions that develop a particular theme. List poems have a flexible line length and
12、repeated phrases descriptions that develop a particular theme. List poems have a flexible line length and repeated phrases which give both a pattern and a rhythm to the poem. Some rhyme (like B and C), while others do not.which give both a pattern and a rhythm to the poem. Some rhyme (like B and C),
13、 while others do not.4. 4.Another simple form of poem that amateurs can easily write is the cinquain, which is made up of five Another simple form of poem that amateurs can easily write is the cinquain, which is made up of five lines. With these, you can convey a strong picture or a certain mood in
14、just a few words. Look at the lines. With these, you can convey a strong picture or a certain mood in just a few words. Look at the example (D).example (D).5. 5.Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry that consists of 17 syllables. It has a format of three lines, Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry that c
15、onsists of 17 syllables. It has a format of three lines, containing 5,7, and 5 syllables respectively. It is not a traditional form of English poetry, but is very popular containing 5,7, and 5 syllables respectively. It is not a traditional form of English poetry, but is very popular with English wr
16、iters. It is easy to write and, like the cinquain, can give a clear picture and create a special with English writers. It is easy to write and, like the cinquain, can give a clear picture and create a special feeling using very few words. The haiku poem (E) on the right is a translation from Japanes
17、e, which shows a feeling using very few words. The haiku poem (E) on the right is a translation from Japanese, which shows a moment in the life of a delicate butterfly. moment in the life of a delicate butterfly. 6. 6.English speakers also enjoy poems from China, those from the Tang Dynasty in parti
18、cular. A lot of Tang English speakers also enjoy poems from China, those from the Tang Dynasty in particular. A lot of Tang poetry has been translated into English, such as this one (F). poetry has been translated into English, such as this one (F). 7. 7.With so many different forms of poetry to cho
19、ose from, you may eventually want to write poems of With so many different forms of poetry to choose from, you may eventually want to write poems of your own. Give it a try!your own. Give it a try!Part1 Part2 Part3 reason characteristics forms try Part1 1.Why did people compose poetry? 2. What are t
20、he characteristics? There are various reasons why people compose poetry. Some poems tell a story or describe a certain image in the readers mind. Others try to convey certain feelings such as joy and sorrow. The distinctive characteristics of poetry often include economical use of words, descriptive
21、 and vivid language, integrated imagery, literary devices such as similes and metaphors, and arrangement of words, lines, rhymes, and rhythm. Poets use many different forms of poetry to express themselves. Now we will look at a few of the simpler forms. two reasons economical use of wordsdescriptive
22、 and vivid languageintegrated imageryliterary devices such as similes and metaphorsarrangement of words, lines, rhymes, and rhythm. Introduce the following contentfunction? 23456Part2 Type CharacteristicsNursery rhymeList poemCinquainHaikuTang poetryLook at the example (D).Look at the example (D).（F
23、 F）A mind map of English poemsPart 1 （para.1）Part 2 （para.2-6）Part 3（para.7）reasons and charateristicshave a try para.2Nursery rhymes concrete but creative language rhymes, repetitionpara.3 list something with a theme flexible lines repetitionList poemspara.4 simple form five linesa few wordsCinquai
24、npara.5 17 syllables three lines 5, 7, and 5 syllablesrespectivelyHaikupara.6?Tang poem5 forms of PoemsHow to appreciate a poem:p type and typical characteristicsp themep emotionp poetic devicesl imageryl rhyming wordsl . I love the sky LiuXinghuiI love the sky because the sun is alwasys sunshineI l
25、ove birds because they can flyI love the rainbow because it is colourfulI love flowers because they are beautifulI love the past because it can encourage usI love god becasue we all truly trustEveryone is a part of the futhreAnd the beautiful sunlight is here forever I saw flowers blossom by my side
26、I saw white cloud float in the sky I saw the butterfly flying up high I saw a sweet girl like an apple pieI saw the suns smile but I dont know whyI saw a crystal shoe and it must be mineI saw a drunkard holding his wineI saw the beautiful moon gradually rise I saw many shining stars and count them t
27、ill the night ZhangYifeiA Vampires dayA Vampires dayVampires want to run under daylight but he cantVampires want to run under daylight but he cantVampires want to play games with friends on the Vampires want to play games with friends on the groundgroundVampires want to ask LiuXiang to run a raceVam
28、pires want to ask LiuXiang to run a raceVampires want to have a blacker faceVampires want to have a blacker faceVampires can stay in the world foreverVampires can stay in the world foreverVampires can not lead a normal life neverVampires can not lead a normal life neverVampires want to have more hum
29、an friendsVampires want to have more human friendsBut they must kill people in the endBut they must kill people in the endYanXiaoxiaoMaybe because he likes old but my surname is ShaoMaybe because he likes black but hersurname is ZhuMaybe because he likes warm but her surname is HanMaybe because he l
30、ikes sweets but her surname is YanMaybe because he likes raining but her surname is QinMaybe because she likes rice but his surename is ZhouMaybe because she likes dusk but his surname is ChenMaybe because she likes roses but his surname is YeMaybe because she likes peaches but his surname is LiMayb
31、e because we like beauty and her surname is ShuaiShaoYaliIf I were a boy , I would swim in the riverIf I were a boy , I would climb up the hall treeIf I were a boy , I would drink beer with the guyIf I were a boy , I would chase after I like girls If I were a boy , I would race with the dogIf I were a boy , I would help my mother lift a large one If I were a boy , I would eat ice-cream in the winterWhat a pity I am not a boyIf I were a boyKanNingyuThank you!
