1、高二人教版英语选择性必修三第五单元POEMSPOEMSLesson 4 Using LanguageTalk about Attending a Poetry ContestAt the end of this lesson,you will be able to1.predict what the conversation is about with the help of your prior knowledge and the situation;2.listen for different attitudes to attending a poetry contest and how
2、to get inspiration to write poems;3.listen for specific information by taking down the key words(verbs&nouns);4.apply what has been learnt to introduce a poet and his/her works.Learning Objectives1.Do you watch the“Chinese Poetry Conference”on CCTV?2.If you have a chance to attend a poetry contest,h
3、ow will you prepare for it?Free TalkPrediction1.When is the deadline for the poetry contest?2.What does Nora mean by saying that she needs time to polish her writing?3.Why doesnt Pitt want to enter a poem contest?4.What does George plan to do?You are going to listen to a conversation between a teach
4、er and her students about a poetry contest.Listen to Part 1 and answer the questions.Skill focus 1:use your prior knowledge and the situation to predict what to hear.Listening:Listen for Different Attitudes Listen to Part 1 and answer the questions.(P54,Ex.2)1.When is the deadline for the poetry con
5、test?2.What does Nora mean by saying that she needs time to polish her writing?3.Why doesnt Pitt want to enter a poem contest?4.What does George plan to do?The deadline for the poetry contest is 24 June.She means its not finished,and she needs some time to change it and make it better.He doesnt want
6、 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.First Listening:Listen for Key Words Listen to Part 2 and find out how the students will inspire themselves to write poetry.(P54.Ex.3)Student HOW they
7、 are inspired to write poetry GeorgeNoraPitt skill focus 2:verbs and verb phrasesgoes for,sits and notices,looks around andcame into.writes when and try out works when listening to Second Listening:Listen for DetailsListen to Part 2 and find out how the students will inspire themselves to write poet
8、ry.(P54.Ex.3)studentHOW they are inspired to write poetry GeorgeNoraPitt skill focus:nouns(more detailed information)goes for a hike,sits quietly and notices a lot,looks around andinteresting thoughts and words may came into his mind.writes best when surrounded by familiar things and will try out Ge
9、orges methodworks best when listening to his favorite musicDiscussion Discuss in a group on“What might inspire people to write poems?”Du Fu:seeing flowersLi Bai:drinking alcoholThe Inspiration missing someone or something experiencing something good/bad/happy/sad watching a movie surfing the Interne
10、t getting together with friends or family being inspired by a particular event departing getting close to nature being inspired by music A poem Created with Inspiration of Folk MusicShould old acquaintance be forgot,and never brought to mind?Should old acquaintance be forgot,and old lang syne?For au
11、ld lang syne,my dear,for auld lang syne,Well take a cup of kindness yet,for auld lang syne.And surely youll buy your pint cup!and surely Ill buy mine!And well take a cup of kindness yet,for auld lang syne.For auld lang syne,my dear,for auld lang syne,Well take a cup of kindness yet,for auld lang syn
12、e.Auld Lang SynePrediction In what aspects can we introduce Robert Burns?date of birth(or death)birthplace nationalityeducational backgroundhobbychildhoodadulthoodoccupationfamous worksachievementFirst ListeningBorn:Nationality:Education：Occupation：Interested topics:Notable works:1“Auld Lang Syne”wr
13、itten in_,and set to _2_3_ is about _.Listen to the introduction on Robert Burns and complete the notes.25 June,1759 Scottish never went to school but from his father national poet of Scotlandnot only big topics such as politics and love for his motherland but also small details like a mouse 1778 th
14、e tune of a traditional folk song“My Love is Like a Red Red Rose”“To a Mouse”a mouse in mud1.When do people usually sing the song“Auld Lang Syne”?2.What is so special about the lyrics?3.Which night is known as Burns Night in Scotland?4.What do people do on the night?Second ListeningListen to the int
15、roduction again,complete the notes and answer the questions.The lyrics are special because they remind us to remember our lives and past friendships.People usually sing the song on New Years Eve.25 January is known as Burns Night in Scotland.People celebrate by having supper together to eat haggis,m
16、ake toasts,and sing“Auld Lang Syne”.SpeakingYou are going to make a group presentation to introduce Robert Burns to your classmates;Use the notes you have taken and the following tips to help you give a brief introduction to him;You can begin like this:Hello everyone,today Im more than happy to intr
17、oduce the famous poet Robert Burns to you.Appreciation Auld Lang Syne used as an episode in the famous movie Waterloo Bridge魂断蓝桥魂断蓝桥SummaryIn this lesson,we have 1.learned about ways to get inspired to write poems;2.practiced listening skills including predicting the gist,listening for details and t
18、aking nots while listening;3.learnt about Robert Burns and his notable works;4.applied what we have learned to make a presentation introducing Robert Burns.Assignment1.Make a dialogue with your desk mate on encouraging him/her to enter a poetry contest.2.Surf the Internet and learn more about your f
19、avorite poet(s).3.Write a passage introducing your favorite poet.Useful Words and ExpressionsListening Part 1&2(P54):1.参加比赛参加比赛 2.的截止日期的截止日期3.全力以赴！全力以赴！4.激励、启发激励、启发 激励某人做某事激励某人做某事受到启发、鼓舞的受到启发、鼓舞的鼓舞人的；启发的鼓舞人的；启发的 鼓励鼓励,灵感灵感的的灵感灵感启发灵感的人启发灵感的人(或物或物)enter a contest the deadline forGive it your best shot!
20、inspire vt.inspire sb.to do sth.inspired adj.inspiring adj.inspiration n.U to do sth/for sthC,usually sing.for sthUseful Words and ExpressionsListening part and speaking(P91):1.生在生在家庭家庭2.在在田地工作田地工作3.对对感兴趣感兴趣4.以以著称著称5.牵手牵手be born intowork in the fieldstake an interest inbe best known forlink hands Pr
21、onunciation(P55)The Arrow and the Song (H.W Longfellow)I shot an arrow in the air，It fell to earth,I knew not where;For so swiftly it flew,the sightCould not follow it in its flight.I breathed a song into the air，It fell to earth，I knew not where;For who has sight so keen and strong，That it can foll
22、ow the flight of song?Long,long afterward,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(1807-1882)was an American poet and educator.He wrote many lyric poems often about mythology and legend.He was one of the most po
23、pular poets of his day in America.Listen and underline the words that rhyme.Practice Reading the PoemThe Arrow and the SongI shot an arrow in the air，It fell to earth,I knew not where;For so swiftly it flew,the sightCould not follow it in its flight.I breathed a song into the air，It fell to earth，I knew not where;For who has sight so keen and strong，That it can follow the flight of song?Long,long afterward,in an oakI found the arrow still unbroke;And the song，from beginning to end，I found again in the heart of a friend.two-line rhyme“AABB”两行转韵两行转韵
