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Using Language(1)—Listening and Speaking
Unit 5
Poems
By the end of this period, you will be able to:
predict what the conversation is about with the help of your prior knowledge and the situation;
listen for different attitudes to attending a poetry contest and how to get inspiration to write poems;
listen for specific information by taking down the key words;
apply what has been learnt to introduce a poet and his/her works.
Lead-in
1. Do you watch the “Chinese Poetry Conference” on CCTV
2. If you have a chance to attend a poetry contest, how will you prepare for it
Pre-listening
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
I have written a poem before for my mother on her birthday to tell her how much I love and appreciate her.
2. What might inspire you to write poems
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.
While-listening
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
2. What does Nora mean by saying that she needs time to polish her writing
3. Why doesn’t Pitt want to enter a poem contest
4. What does George plan to do
Skill focus 1 : use your prior knowledge and the situation to predict what to hear.
1. When is the deadline for the poetry contest
2. What does Nora mean by saying that she needs time to polish her writing
3. Why doesn’t Pitt want to enter a poem contest
4. What does George plan to do
The deadline for the poetry contest is 24 June.
She means it’s not finished, and she needs some time to change it and make it better.
He doesn’t want to enter a poem contest because he can’t think of anything to write about.
George plans to write his poem on the weekend but only if he feels inspired.
Listen to Part 2 and find out how the students will inspire themselves to write poetry.
First Listening: Listen for Key Words
Student HOW they are inspired to write poetry
George
Nora
Pitt
skill focus: verbs and verb phrases
goes for …, sits …and notices …, looks around and
…came into ….
writes …when …and …try out …
works … when listening to …
Second Listening: Listen for Details
student HOW they are inspired to write poetry
George
Nora
Pitt
skill focus: nouns (more detailed information)
goes for a hike , sits quietly and notices a lot, looks around and
interesting thoughts and words may came into his mind.
writes best when surrounded by familiar things and will try out George’s method
works best when listening to his favorite music
Listen to the two parts again and tick the expressions you hear that are used to praise and encourage somebody.
That’s a good idea.
That’s a good effort.
What a great idea!
Keep up the good work.
I think that’s a fantastic idea.
Come on, you can do it.
I like that idea.
You are doing well.
Your ideas sound very encouraging to me.
Do your best.
You know what That’s a good idea.
Give it your best shot.
Praising and encouraging
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Work in groups. Discuss entering a poem contest like the one in the listening section. The expressions in Activity 4 and the following questions may help you.
1. What kind of poem are you going to write
2. What are the topics you would love to write about
3. How will you inspire yourself to write the poem
4. Will you use rhyming words in your poem Why
Read poetry aloud
Poetry should always be read aloud, as that is when you can hear the music of the words. When reading poetry aloud, start slowly. Find and emphasise the rhythm of the words. Begin to think about how the poem makes you feel — happy, sad, in love — and read the poem with emotion, pouring out your feelings.
1. What kind of poem are you going to write
2. What are the topics you would love to write about
3. How will you inspire yourself to write the poem
4. Will you use rhyming words in your poem Why
I am going to write haiku.
I would like to write about nature and wildlife.
I will inspire myself to write the poem by visiting an ancient temple and forest in the countryside.
I won’t use rhyming words in my poem as haiku doesn’t usually have rhyming words.
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 sounds great. Would anyone else like to tell us how they find inspiration Yes, Nora
Nora: I usually write best when I am surrounded by familiar things, like in my own house. But now that I’ve listened to George, I think I’ll try out his method some time, too.
Teacher: And you, Pitt
Pitt: Actually, I work best on my homework when I’m listening to my favourite music. I’ve never tried it with poetry before but I’m going to try it tonight.
Teacher: What a great idea, Pitt! Well, we’ve had some good ideas about how to find inspiration. I’m really looking forward to reading all of your poems.
Discuss in a group on “What might inspire people to write poems ”
Du Fu : seeing flowers
Li Bai: drinking alcohol
The Inspiration
missing someone or something
experiencing something good/bad/happy/sad
watching a movie
surfing the Internet
getting together with friends or family
departing
getting close to nature
being inspired by music
Post-listening
Appreciate a poem created with inspiration of folk music.
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind
Should old acquaintance be forgot, and old lang syne
For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne,
We’ll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne.
And surely you’ll buy your pint cup!
and surely I’ll buy mine!
And we’ll take a cup o’kindness yet, for auld lang syne.
For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne,
We’ll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne.
Auld Lang Syne
Prediction
In what aspects can we introduce Robert Burns
date of birth(or death)
birthplace
nationality
educational background
hobby
childhood
adulthood
occupation
famous works
achievement
…
Listen to the introduction on Robert Burns and complete the notes.
Born:
Nationality:
Education：
Occupation：
Interested topics:
Notable works:
1 “Auld Lang Syne” written in_____, and set to __________________________.
2______________________________.
3________________ is about ________________.
25 June, 1759
Scottish
never went to school but from his father
national poet of Scotland
not only big topics such as politics and love for his motherland but also small details like a mouse
1778
the tune of a traditional folk song
My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose
To a Mouse
a mouse in mud
Listen to the introduction again, complete the notes and answer the questions.
1. When do people usually sing the song “Auld Lang Syne”
2. What is so special about the lyrics
3. Which night is known as Burns Night in Scotland
4. What do people do on the night
The lyrics are special because they remind us to remember our lives and past friendships.
People usually sing the song on New Year’s Eve.
25 January is known as Burns Night in Scotland.
People celebrate by having supper together to eat haggis, make toasts, and sing “Auld Lang Syne”.
Listening text
Born into a farmer’s family in 1759, Robert Burns never went to school. Most of his education came from his father. As a child, he spent most of his time working in the fields, but he also took a great interest in literature. He grew up to become the national poet of Scotland and is best known for his work Auld Lang Syne. He wrote mostly in English and in the Scottish dialect. He was interested not only in big topics such as politics and love of his homeland, but also in small details like a mouse in mud. This can be seen in his work My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose and To a Mouse. Burns was very proud of being Scottish and spent many years collecting traditional Scottish songs. Auld Lang Syne was a poem written by him in 1788, set to the tune of a traditional folk song. Today, in many countries around the world, it is sung at midnight on New Year’s Eve. The lyrics remind us to remember our life and past friendships. In Scotland, it is very common for friends and family to link hands as they sing this song! In Scotland, Robert Burns is celebrated every year on his birthday—25 January—with a supper. This is known as Burns Night. People come together to eat haggis, make toasts, and sing “Auld Lang Syne”.
In this lesson, we have:
1. learned about ways to get inspired to write poems;
2. practiced listening skills including predicting the gist, listening for details and taking nots while listening;
3. learnt about Robert Burns and his notable works;
4. applied what we have learned to make a presentation introducing Robert Burns.
Summary
1. Surf the Internet and learn more about your favorite poet(s).
2. Write a passage introducing your favorite poet.
Homework

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