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Reading and Thinking
Unit 5 Poems
A Few Simple Forms Of English Poems
In this class, you will …
Learning objectives
Know the reasons why people write poems;
Read and appreciate English poetry;
Know the characteristics of different forms of poems;
Write a poem.
Appreciate a poem
Step 1 Lead-in
Activity 1: Have a quiz.
Poem 1
Poem 2
Poem 3
Poem 4
Step 2 Pre-reading
Activity 2: Group work. Have a discussion about the reasons why people write poems.
Step 2 Pre-reading
People write poems to …
encourage people
tell a story
express feelings
play with words
make others laugh
express a point of view
create images
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Activity 3: Read for the structure and main contents.
Step 3 While-reading
① How is the text organized?
A. Topic—Argument—Explanation
B. Opinion—Discussion—Description
C. Main idea—Comparison—Supporting examples
D. Introduction—Supporting examples—Conclusion
Read for the structure
examples
examples
introduction
conclusion
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Activity 3: Read for the stucture and main contents.
Step 3 While-reading
② How many forms of poems does the passage talk about?
What are they?
Nursery rhyme
童谣
List poem
清单诗
Haiku
俳句
Cinquain五行诗
Tang poem唐诗
Activity 4: Read for details.
Step 3 While-reading
Why do many children enjoy nursery rhymes?
A. Because they are to the point.
B. Because they are have a storyline.
C. Because they are usually the traditional poems or folk songs.
D. Because they have not only a strong rhythm but also a repetition in words.
Form of poem Characteristics Example Topic
Nursery rhyme with a storyline;
a strong ①________ ;
rhyme;
a lot of repetition;
easy to learn and ②________ A ③______________
List poem B
C
a ④______ of things, people, ideas, or descriptions of a particular theme;
⑤__________ line length;
⑥___________ phrases for patterns and rhythm
mother’ s love
life
father’s love
list
flexible
repeated
Activity 5: