no other way but to remember important things. People early discovered that rhyme and rhythm
were very helpful when they are trying to remember things. So they made poems to help them r
emember all the things they needed to know and passed on from generation to generation. For
example to remember their history. They recited great stories about their ancestors and the wars that
were fought.
(Collect the answers from the students.)
T: Yes. Before the invention of writing, there was no other way but to remember important things.
And rhyme and rhythm were very helpful when people are trying to remember things. That’s why our ancestors invented poetry.
Step VIII. Post-listening
You’ve done a good job today. Let’s enjoy some more poems. And you are required to recite some of these poems. You can recite and
many as possible. We will check the next period.
1)Women
If you kiss her, you are not a gentleman
If you don’t, you are not a man
If you praise her, she thinks you are lying
If you don’t, you are good for nothing
If you agree to all her likes, she is abusing
If you don’t, you are not understanding
If you make romance, you are an experienced man
If you don’t, you are half a man
If you visit her too open, she thinks it’s boring
If you don’t, she accuses you of double crossing
If you are well dressed, she says you are a playboy
If you don’t, you are a dull boy
….
“O Lord, tell me what to do. AMEN”
2)Always Have a Dream
Forget about the days when it’s been cloudy,
But don’t forget your hours in the sun.
Forget about the times you’ve been defeated,
But don’t forget the victories you’ve won.
Forget about the misfortunes you’ve encountered,
But don’t forget the times your luck has turned.
Forget about the days when you’ve been lonely,
But don’t forget the friendly smiles you’ve seen.
Forget about the plans that didn’t seem to work out right.
But don’t forget to always have a dream.
Homework.
Recite one or two poems and get ready for tomorrow’s lesson!
Record after teaching:
Period 2 Speaking
Teaching aims:
1. Talking about poems to raise the Ss’ interest in poems.
2. Making dialogue to improve the Ss’ speaking ability.
Teaching procedures:
Step1 Greeting & Lead-in
(At the beginning of the class, show the Ss a poem----twinkle, twinkle little star)
T：Just now, we enjoined a bit interesting poem.
different ideas). For myself, I like it. When I read the poem, it seems that a clear picture is shown
before me. In the dark sky of night, there are thousands of stars that twinkle in the sky! So in this
way, poem tells us about nature and shows us the beauty of nature. No wonder there are many
poets expressing themselves by writing poems!
Step 2 Warming-up
T: You know there are many poems existing in the world, and China has a long history of poems
ranging from Li Bai, Du Fu in the ancient times to Guo Monuo in the modern times. Can you recite
some Chinese poems in a vivid way?
(Welcome some Ss to perform and give some claps; if possible show them some flash for the
poems)
Step 3 Speaking
1.T: It seems that you have mastered Chinese poems well.
1) Do you all like the poems written by Li Bai or Du Fu?
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