(课件网) UNIT 5 POEMS Using Language Talk about attending a poetry contest ？ Lead in What is your favorite poetry How do you explore poetry Recite Repeat Retell mood emotion spirit Activity 1 Before you listen，discuss the following questions with your partner. 1 Have you ever written a poem before If so，what did you write about 2 What might inspire you to write poems 1 I have written a poem before for my mother on her birthday to tell her how much I love and appreciate her. 2 I might be inspired to write poems by seeing something beautiful or by being in love，but also by experiencing some sadness or seeing something bad. I think many different things could inspire a poem. Use your prior knowledge If you come across a topic you are familiar with you can think about what you already know about it before you listen. Using prior knowledge will make it easier for you to predict what you will hear. This will also reduce your anxiety and help you better understand the conversation while listening. Activity 2 You are going to listen to a conversation between a teacher and her students about a poetry contest. Listen to Part 1 and answer the questions. 1.When is the deadline for the poetry contest The deadline for the poetry contest is 24 June. 2. What does Nora mean by saying that she needs time to polish her writing Nora means it’s not finished，and she needs some time to change it and make it better. Activity 2 You are going to listen to a conversation between a teacher and her students about a poetry contest. Listen to Part 1 and answer the questions. 3.Why doesn’t Pitt want to enter a poem contest Pitt doesn’t want to enter a poem contest because he can’t think of anything to write about. 4.What does George plan to do George plans to write his poem on the weekend but only if he feels inspired. LISTENING PART 1 Teacher： I just want to remind you all that the deadline for the poetry contest is 24 June. Nora，are you going to enter Nora：I’ve already written a poem，but I need more time to polish my writing. Teacher： Good. Keep up the good work，Nora. Now what about your poem，Pitt Pitt：I can’t think of anything to write about. Maybe I should skip it this year. Teacher：Oh，no，Pitt. Give it your best shot! What about you，George George：I haven’t begun mine yet. I plan to do it this weekend—but only if I feel inspired! LISTENING PART 2 Teacher： OK，everybody，let’s talk about how to become inspired to write poetry. George，how will you find inspiration this weekend George： Well，I plan to go for a hike in the countryside and sit quietly somewhere by myself. Teacher：That’s a good idea. What do you expect to see George： I think I’ll notice a lot more—an insect carrying something，the shapes and colours of the flowers，how the wind sounds，or the different smells in the air. As I look around me all sorts of interesting thoughts and words may come into my mind. Teacher： That s ... ...
