1、Two roads diverged in a wood, Two roads diverged in a wood, and I I took the one less and I I took the one less travelled by, travelled by, And that has made all the And that has made all the difference. difference. -Robert Frost-Robert FrostDrama Poetry Novel Short story Vivid characters, complete
2、plot development, setting descriptions, ? ?Twinkle twinkle little starHow I wonder what you are,Up above the world so highLike a diamond in the sky.What makes a poem? What are the characteristics of poetry?rhythmrhymesimileimageryTwinkle twinkle little starHow I wonder what you are,Up above the worl
3、d so highLike a diamond in the sky.starare,highsky.Like a diamond in the skyTwinkle, twinkle, little starstarHow I wonder what you areare,Up above the world so highhighLike a diamond in the skysky.rhythm rhyme simile imagery To create a mood to make others laughTo encourage peopleWhy to write a poem
4、? To express feelingsSkip Skip readingreading What does the passage mainly discuss? How many parts can it be divided into? How many types of English poems are mentioned? What are they?There are various reasons why people compose poetry. Some poems tell a story or describe There are various reasons w
5、hy 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 a certain image in the readers mind. Others try to convey certain feelings such as joy and sorrow. The distinctive characteristics of poetry often
6、include economical use of words, sorrow. The distinctive characteristics of poetry often include economical use of words, descriptive and vivid language, integrated imagery, literary devices such as similes and descriptive and vivid language, integrated imagery, literary devices such as similes and
7、metaphors, and arrangement of words, lines, rhymes, and rhythm. Poets use many different 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. forms of poetry to express themselv
8、es. Now we will look at a few of the simpler forms. Some of the first poems a young child learns in English are nursery rhymes. They are 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, lik
9、e Poem A, is usually the traditional poems or folk songs. The language of these rhymes, like Poem A, is to the point but has a storyline. Many children enjoy nursery rhymes because they rhyme, to the point but has a storyline. Many children enjoy nursery rhymes because they rhyme, have a strong rhyt
10、hm, and often repeat the same words. The poems may not make sense and even have a strong rhythm, and often repeat 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 seem contradictory, but they are easy to lea
11、rn and recite. By playing with the words in nursery rhymes, children learn about language. nursery rhymes, children learn about language. One of the simplest kinds of poem is the list poem, which contains a list of things, One of the simplest kinds of poem is the list poem, which contains a list of
12、things, people, ideas, or descriptions that develop a particular theme. List poems have a flexible people, ideas, or 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 line length and repe
13、ated phrases which give both a pattern and a rhythm to the poem. Some rhyme (like B and C), while others do not.rhyme (like B and C), while others do not.Another simple form of poem that amateurs can easily write is the cinquain, which is made Another simple form of poem that amateurs can easily wri
14、te is the cinquain, which is made up of five lines. With these, you can convey a strong picture or a certain mood in just a up of five lines. With these, you can convey a strong picture or a certain mood in just a few words. Look at the example (D).few words. Look at the example (D).Haiku is a Japan
15、ese form of poetry that consists of 17 syllables. It has a format of Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry that consists of 17 syllables. It has a format of three lines, containing 5,7, and 5 syllables respectively. It is not a traditional form of three lines, containing 5,7, and 5 syllables respective
16、ly. It is not a traditional form of English poetry, but is very popular with English writers. It is easy to write and, like the English poetry, but is very popular 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 w
17、ords. 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 Japanese, which shows a moment in the life haiku poem (E) on the right is a translation from Japanese, which shows a moment in the life of a delicate
18、butterfly. of a delicate butterfly. English speakers also enjoy poems from China, those from the Tang Dynasty in particular. 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). A lot of
19、Tang poetry has been translated into English, such as this one (F). With so many different forms of poetry to choose from, you may eventually want to write With so many different forms of poetry to choose from, you may eventually want to write poems of your own. Give it a try!poems of your own. Give
20、 it a try!Part1 Part2 Part3 reason characteristics forms try Part1 Language to show the structure: Some Other often include will look at 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
21、 such as joy and sorrow. The distinctive characteristics of poetry often include economical use of words, descriptive 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
22、to express themselves. Now we will look at a few of the simpler forms. two reasons economical use of wordsdescriptive and vivid languageintegrated imageryliterary devices such as similes and metaphorsarrangement of words, lines, rhymes, and rhythm. Introduce the following contentPart2 Some of the fi
23、rst 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 storyline. Many children enjoy nursery rhymes because they rhyme, have a strong rhythm, and often repeat the same w
24、ords. 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. is to the point but has a storylinethey rhyme, have a strong rhythmrepeat the same wordsare easy to learn and recitePart2
25、 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 repeated phrases which give both a pattern and a rhythm to the poem. Some rhyme (like B and C), while other
26、s do not.a list of things, people, ideas, or descriptions a flexible line length and repeated phrasesgive both a pattern and a rhythm to the poemPart2 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 pictu
27、re or a certain mood in just a few words. Look at the example (D).is made up of five linesconvey a strong picture or a certain mood in just a few wordsPart2 Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry that consists of 17 syllables. It has a format of three lines, containing 5,7, and 5 syllables respectively.
28、 It is not a traditional form of English poetry, but is very popular 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 Japanese, which shows a moment in t
29、he life of a delicate butterfly. consists of 17 syllablesa format of three lines, containing 5,7, and 5 syllables respectivelygive a clear picture and create a special feeling using very few wordsPart2 English speakers also enjoy poems from China, those from the Tang Dynasty in particular. A lot of
30、Tang poetry has been translated into English, such as this one (F). A few simple forms 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
31、lines repetitionList poemspara.4 simple form five linesa few wordsCinquainpara.5 17 syllables three lines 5, 7, and 5 syllablesrespectivelyHaikupara.6 structured metaphorTang poem5 forms of PoemsHow to appreciate a poem:p type and typical characteristicsp themep emotionp poetic devicesl imageryl rhyming wordsl figure of speech l .Which version do you prefer? Why?Thank you!
