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课件网) Reading At the end of this lesson, you will be able to learn about the beauty of poems. read a poem about the seasons of the year; A sudden shower of rain Spring Summer Autumn Winter Listen to the sounds and guess which season it is. Birds Cicada (蝉) Sea Fallen leaves Wild geese (大雁) Snow When you hear these sounds, what images (意象) can you think of These sounds paint pictures of seasons. Today’s poem Seasons of the year does the same. Let’s read and find more images in words! Before reading, think about the questions below. 1. What is each season like in your hometown Use three words or phrases to describe each season. 2. Which season do you think is the most beautiful Give your reasons. Weather Views Activities Feelings ... Listen and read. Then finish the tasks. What is the order of the seasons in this poem Winter Spring Summer Autumn winter/spring/summer/autumn days = the days of winter/spring/summer/autumn In western cultures, people think winter is the first season of a year. While in China, we always think spring is the first. Find the images in each season. Winter Spring Summer Autumn P82 B B Look at the pictures below. Write the correct seasons in the blanks. Match each season with the correct description on the right. Write the correct letters in the boxes. d b c a spring autumn winter summer Let’s read carefully to get how they connect to the poem’s theme. 1. What is the mood (心情) or feeling created by the poem 2. Where do the birds go during this time Why 3. What does this poem say about the winter Quiet and peaceful feeling. The birds fly far away during winter to find a warm and sunny day because it’s too cold for them in the winter. It not only describes the beauty of winter, but also highlights the challenges. Read part 1 and answer the questions. Winter quiet and peaceful a sense of movement 1. What activities and natural elements (元素) are related to spring in the poem 2. What is the mood or feeling created by the poem Read part 2 and answer the questions. Flying kites, bees and butterflies playing among flowers, and the arrival of April showers. Full of life and energy. Spring activities natural elements 1. What activities and natural elements are related to summer in the poem 2. What is the mood or feeling created by the poem Read part 3 and answer the questions. Spending time by a pool, enjoying the cool of shade, and enjoying ice cream. A sense of relaxation and comfort. Summer 1. What are the farmers doing during the autumn season Why 2. What clues (线索) in the poem indicate (暗示) the change from autumn to winter 3. What is the mood or feeling created by the poem Read part 4 and answer the questions. Shorter days, dropping temperatures, and the upcoming snowy season. The farmers are working to harvest crops during the autumn season. Because winter is not far away. Sadness, satisfaction, change and hope for a new beginning. Autumn sadness satisfa ... ...
