Using Language and Reading task

Revision Five types of poems mentioned in Reading I: Nursery rhymes List poems Cinquain Haiku Tang Poems

Characteristics Form Nursery Rhymes List Poems Cinquain Haiku They rhyme and have strong rhythm and a lot of repetition, easy to recite Nursery Rhymes Flexible line length repeated phrases and some rhyme, and easy to write. List Poems They are made up of 5 lines, and convey a strong strong in a few words . Cinquain They are made up of 17 syllables, and give a clear picture and a special feeling. Haiku Their translations have a free form. Tang Poems

Reading Task P52 Listen to the tape then tell the styles of each poem. Poem A: Poem B: Poem C: Poem D: Poem E: Tang poem Adverb poem Song Cinquain Haiku

A SPRING MORNING 春晓 春眠不觉晓，处处闻啼鸟． 夜来风雨声，花落知多少． Tang Poem(唐诗) I awake light-hearted this morning of spring, Everywhere round me the singing of birds, But now I remember the night, the storm, And I wonder how many blossoms were broken. 春晓 春眠不觉晓，处处闻啼鸟． 夜来风雨声，花落知多少． Tang poems have a free form when translated into English

COMING HOME I left home young , I return old. Speaking as then, but with hair grow thin; and my children, meeting me, do not know me. They smile and say: Stranger, where do you come from? 回乡偶书 贺知章 少小离家老大回，乡音无改鬓毛衰。 儿童相见不相识，笑问客从何处来。

adverb poem (An adverb starts every line) Poem B: Number of lines: Rhyme: Repetition: adverb poem (An adverb starts every line) two sets of four lines four pairs of rhyming lines hungrily is repeated at the beginning of each line regularly

Poem C: Topic: Rhyme: two pairs of rhyming lines (today, way, you, do) Repetition: first two lines are repeated at the end of the song song love

Poem D: cinquain Number of lines: Topic : five Poem E: haiku sunshine Number of syllables: Topic: five sunshine three 17 years It contrasts（对照） the season of autumn to the autumn of his life when his face is becoming like his father’s.

I’ve saved the summer

Rod McKuen (born April 29, 1933) a bestselling American poet, composer, and singer

Task1: Task2: Circle the words that rhyme. Find out the beats of the rhythm

I’ve saved the summer I’ve saved the summer And I give it all to you To hold on winter mornings When the snow is new.

I’ve saved some sunlight If you should ever need A place away from darkness Where your mind can feed.

And for myself I’ve kept your smile When you were but nineteen, Till you’re older you’ll not know What brave young smiles can mean.

I know no answers To help you on your way The answers lie somewhere At the bottom of the day.

But if you’ve a need for love I’ll give you all I own It might help you down the road Till you’ve found your own. Rod McKuen

Task3:Reading aloud and Speaking Who is the speaker in the poem and who is he /she speaking to ? Give reasons to support your answer. A parent is speaking to his young adult child.

Reasons: When you were but nineteen, Till you’re older you’ll not know, To help you on your way, But if you’ve a need for love, I’ll give you all I own

Task4:Post-reading Translate the poem in groups of four.

I’ve saved the summer And I give it all to you To hold on winter mornings When the snow is new. 我把夏天省下, 全都交给了你。 当雪花儿初降时, 让冬天的早晨停驻。

I’ve saved some sunlight If you should ever need A place away from darkness Where your mind can feed. 我把阳光省下, 以供你不时之需. 在那远离黑暗的地方, 你的 心灵会得到养料.

And for myself I’ve kept your smile When you were but nineteen, Till you’re older you’ll not know What brave young smiles can mean. 那年你年方十九, 我就珍藏了你的微笑. 等你长大成人以后， 才知道年轻勇敢的微笑的奥秘.

I know no answers To help you on your way The answers lie somewhere At the bottom of the day. 我不知道有什么方法, 帮你踏上人生的旅程. 办法也许就在某处, 在白天结束的那个时辰。

But if you’ve a need for love I’ll give you all I own It might help you down the road Till you’ve found your own. Rod McKuen 如果你需要爱, 我会献上我的所有的爱. 它也许能帮你踏上旅程, 直到你找到属于你的爱.

Which of the following is the closest to the speaker’s message? A. If it’s cold, I’ll warm you; if it’s dark, I’ll give you light; if you’re hungry, I’ll feed you; if you want to love , I’ll give it to you. B. Although the future may be difficult for you, whatever you need warmth and love, remember I’ll have some to give you. C. While you’re away I’ll remember your smile and I’ll love you always. When you return, I hope you will love me.

Some knowledge of poems: Poets often use similes (明喻)or metaphors（隐喻）to create pictures in readers’ minds P50 Ex4

Learning Tips Summary How to appreciate English Poems: 1.Read it aloud 2.Circle the rhyming words and the rhythm. 3.Recite it if you feel it good. 4. Have a further understanding: Does it give a clear picture? Does it tell a story? Does it convey a certain emotion? 5.Try to write your own poems…