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高中英语译林版选择性必修第一册
Unit 4 Exploring
the poetry
Learning objectives
grasp the theme of the poem “The Road Not Taken”;
reveal the message the poet tries to get across;
analyse the poet’s writing style in this poem;
connect our personal experience with this poem;
write an article about our understanding of this poem.
Contents
1. Lead in
2. Reading
3. Viewing
4. Speaking
5. Writing
6. Summary
7. Assessment
8. Homework
01.
Lead in
Lead in
What Would You Choose?
Think for 3 seconds. Hold up 1 finger for A, 2 fingers for B!
Dormitory life
A Live with best friends but they stay up late talking.
B Live with quiet strangers but they are neat and organized.
Lead in
What Would You Choose?
Think for 3 seconds. Hold up 1 finger for A, 2 fingers for B!
Holiday Plan ️
A Go to a theme park with family.
B Go camping with classmates.
Lead in
What Would You Choose?
Think for 3 seconds. Hold up 1 finger for A, 2 fingers for B!
On Your Way to School️
A Take a shortcut, but you might get lost.
B Take the main road, it's safer, but takes 5 minutes longer.
Lead in
Were you confused when choosing just now? After choosing, have you ever wondered what it would be like to take another path?
Today, we are going to read the American classic poem “The Road Not Taken”, which is a story about a traveler standing at a fork in the woods, struggling with which path to choose.
02.
Reading
Reading
Hi, class! Nice to meet you. I’m Robert Frost, an American poet. Do you know The Road Not Taken? I’m the author.
Reading
Watch this video to learn more about the author.
A1 Listen to the recording of the poem and appreciate it together.
Reading
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
The Road Not Taken
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
Are there any repeated words, rhymes or other special effects in this poem?
Reading
Are there any repeated words, rhymes or other special effects in this poem?
Reading
In the first stanza, there is a sentence “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood”. And in the last stanza,there is an expression “Two roads diverged in a wood”. These two sentences are almost the same.
This poem is written in rhyme. In each stanza, the last word of lines 1, 3, and 4 rhyme with each other. And the last word of line 2 rhymes with the last word of line 5.
Reading
What image appears in your mind when you read the poem? What are the words and expressions that help you see the image?
I see a peaceful wood in the countryside, where few people go. I see this image from the following words and sentences: “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood”, “it bent in the undergrowth”, “it was grassy and wanted wear”, “In leaves no step had trodden black”, etc.
1. What did the poet do when he first faced the two roads and what might be his feeling?
2. Which road did the poet take finally and what did he think of his choice?
3. What do you think the two roads in the poem symbolize?
Reading
A2 Read the poem again and answer the following questions.
1. What did the poet do when he first faced the two roads and what might be his feeling?
2. Which road did the poet take finally and what did he think of his choice?
Reading
He looked at them one after another as far as he could and felt undecided which to take.
He took the less travelled road even though he was uncertain whether he had made the right choice. The lines that show his attitude are: “I doubted if I should ever come back.” and “I shall be telling this with a sigh”.
3. What do you think the two roads in the poem symbolize?
Reading
The road itself symbolizes the journey of life. The image of the road forking off into two paths symbolizes the choices and opportunities we are presented with, which ultimately lead us into the unknown future that lies ahead of us.
03.
Viewing
Viewing
A teacher is giving a lecture introducing Robert Frost and his poem “The Road Not Taken”.
B1 Watch the video and answer the following questions.
1. What is Robert Frost’s writing style like?
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2. When was “The Road Not Taken” first published?
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3. What does the image of the two roads stand for?
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4. What was the difficult path the poet took?
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Viewing
Honest and direct.
In 1915.
Any choice in life.
Continuing to write poems even though his poetic career was not successful in the beginning.
Viewing
B2 Watch the video and complete the notes below.
Viewing
Understanding a lecture
Read the PPT slides to get the outline of the lecture
Pay attention to the stressed or repeated words or phrases for they may be the key words.
Tip
Viewing
Robert Frost and his poem “The Road Not Taken”
About the poet
Robert Frost was a famous American poet.
He lived from 1874 to (1) _____.
He won (2) _____ Pulitzer Prizes.
He often used rural scenes to explore deep questions about
(3)___________________.
four
1963
the human condition
Viewing
Robert Frost and his poem “The Road Not Taken”
About the poem
The story behind the poem
The poem was inspired by Frost’s (4) __________ in the
countryside with Edward Thomas.
Thomas often spent a long time choosing which path to take
and afterwards, he would complain that he had picked
(5) __________________.
long walks
the wrong one/path
Robert Frost and his poem “The Road Not Taken”
How to understand the poem
When faced with two paths, people have no choice but to make a decision and see what will happen.
Many people assume that the poet encourages the reader to take (6) through life. You can have your own understanding of the poem.
the difficult path
Viewing
04.
Speaking
C In pairs, discuss the poem “The Road Not Taken”. Use the questions and expressions to help you. You can also refer to the result of our discussion before.
Speaking
Confirming understanding
The listener
Do you mean ...?
Are you saying ...?
I think you mean ... Am I right?
What message do you think the poem is trying to get across to readers?
Have you ever been in a similar situation? Which road would you take and why?
Expressions
The speaker
Do you know what I mean?
Do you see my point?
Do you understand what I mean?
Speaking
Sample
A: The poem “The Road Not Taken” is great. I like Robert Frost’s
honest and direct style in this poem. It feels conversational—like
he is speaking to me. Do you know what I mean?
B: Definitely! Throughout the poem the speaker uses the word “I”, so
he seems to be telling me his own experiences. When reading it, I
feel like I am also walking in those woods.
A: I agree! I also like Frost’s way of using rural scenes to explore the
deep questions about life. He uses the metaphor of the two roads to
describe the issue of making choices. At the start of the poem,
Speaking
Sample
A: The speaker sounds resigned while the imagery captures his
feelings of uncertainty and regret very well. But by the end of the
poem, we know he has accepted his choice, which is wonderful!
B: Are you saying that because making decisions is sometimes
difficult, we should accept the feelings we have and trust in the
choice we’ve made?
A: Yes, and I can relate to the poem because I came across two
diverging roads recently.
B: What happened?
Speaking
Sample
A: Well, I had to make a decision whether to continue violin lessons or
calligraphy classes. I just started calligraphy and I’ve been learning
the violin for eight years already. Unfortunately I don’t have
enough time for both.
B: Which one did you choose?
A: I chose calligraphy because it interests me even though I am not
very good at it.
B: Do you mean that you chose “the one less traveled by”?
Speaking
Sample
A: Exactly! I wonder if choosing it will make all the difference to
my life!
B: I’m sure it will!
05.
Writing
Writing
Write an article about your understanding of “The Road Not Taken”. Use your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you.
Learning about the text type
Learning about the structure
Learning about the language
Planning your writing
Learning about the text type
An article about your understanding of a poem is
called a poetry review, in which you describe the
symbolic meaning of the words and images in a
poem, and provide a personal understanding of the
poem.
Planning your writing
Writing
Learning about the structure
When writing an article about your understanding of the poem, you can follow the structure below.
Introduce the poet and the poem briefly.
Analyse and evaluate the artistic characteristics of the poem, such as its sound, images and figurative devices.
Give your opinion. It is a good idea to refer to your personal experience or emotions in this part.
Planning your writing
Writing
Learning about the language
To express your opinion, you can use expressions
such as in my opinion, from my point of view, in my
eyes, I think/find/suppose/assume, in my opinion/
view/belief/impression is that, as for me, it seems to
me that.
Planning your writing
Writing
Remember to check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner. Pay attention to the following aspects:
Writing
Checking your writing
Punctuation
Choice of words
Spelling
Style (formal / informal)
Grammar
Structure
Peer review
Does your partner agree with you on your understanding of the poem?
How can you improve your writing to make it more convincing?
Self-review
Is your understanding of the poem
conveyed in a clear way?
What do you find the hardest when
writing the article?
Share your writing in class and evaluate which one is the best.
Writing
Writing
Understanding “The Road Not Taken”
“The Road Not Taken” is a poem written by Robert Frost, a famous American poet. Frost is known for his honest and direct style which makes his poems feel conversational. This poem uses the first person perspective throughout, such as in the first stanza, “And be one traveler, long I stood”, so the speaker is sharing his own experiences with us. Frost also uses rural scenes to explore deep questions about life, and metaphor and imagery are employed to represent the feelings we have when faced with decisions. In the first stanza, the readers are asked to visualize diverging roads as the choices we are faced with. Then it continues to connect with emotions we feel during the decision-making process.
Writing
For example, regret is expressed in the line, “And sorry I could not travel both.” The second and third stanzas focus on the explanations we give for the choices we have made. The speaker justifies his choice of taking the more mysterious road, when he says, “Because it was grassy and wanted wear”. But, in stanza three we know that he is still thinking about the other more traveled road when he says, “Oh, I kept the first for another day!” However, by the final stanza, the speaker expresses acceptance of his choice, “I took the one less traveled by, / And that has made all the difference.” Just as in our lives, we should accept the choices we make.
Writing
This poem makes me recall a time when I came across two diverging roads in my life. I had to choose between continuing my violin lessons and taking my calligraphy classes. Calligraphy was “the one less traveled by” for me because I had just started learning it, and that is the one I selected. I am wondering if choosing it will make all the difference in my life. It seems that I will find out as I continue down this path.
06.
Summary
Instruction
An introduction to the poet and the poem
The artistic characteristics of the poem
Understanding of the poem’s meaning
Summary
07.
Assessment
Assessment
Learning Objectives Score
(1-5)
1.After learning, I am able to grasp the theme of the poem “The Road Not Taken”.
2. After learning, I am able to reveal the message the poet tries to get across.
3. After learning, I am able to analyse the poet’s writing style in this poem.
4. After learning, I am able to connect our personal experience with this poem.
5. After learning, I am able to write an article about our understanding of this poem.
5-完全能;4-基本能;3-不确定;2-不太能;1-完全不能
08.
Homework
Homework
1. Review what you have learned in this class.
2. Write an article about interpreting a poem and polish your writing by discussing it with your partner.
Homework
假定你是李华。暑假来临之际,校英语社以Slow Summer Moments为题,要求围绕以下诗句开展征文活动。请写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
1.诗句理解;
2.经历分享。
注意:
1.词数 80 左右;
2.可适当增加细节,使行文连贯。
Slow Summer Moments
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Homework
Slow Summer Moments
With summer drawing near, the line “Some of the best memories are made in flip-flops” invites me to see summer as a season to slow down. To me, flip-flops symbolize a light-hearted state of mind.
One afternoon last summer, my friends and I met at a small park near our school. We bought ice cream from a street shop, sat on the grass, and talked about books, games and our dreams for the future. A gentle wind moved through the trees, and our laughter rose and fell with the summer light. Nothing grand happened, but the moment felt easy and complete.
Fast time slips away, while slow time stays. The best summer memories are always made in relaxed, unhurried moments.
Homework
二选一
假定你是李华,报名参加学校举行的以“Enjoy yourself in the world of poetry”为题的演讲比赛。请你写一份英文演讲稿,内容包括:
1. 读诗的好处;
2. 读诗的方法;
3. 呼吁大家读诗。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Hello, everyone! I feel honored to be here to _________________________
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That’s all, thank you.
Homework
Hello, everyone! I feel honored to be here to talk to you about the world of poetry.
As we all know, the beauty of poetry is beyond description. Not only can poems bring us fantastic feelings, but also they can tell us much philosophy. Therefore, it is really wonderful to read poems
As for the ways to read poems, the first important thing is that you’d better understand the background of this poem, which will be of great help for you to master it better. Besides, after you understand the general idea of the full text, you can imagine the scene described in the poem, and let yourself also be immersed to experience the beauty of literature. Now let’s enjoy the beauty of poetry together.
That’s all, thank you.
Thank you
for your listening
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