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Unit 6 Starting out
Nature in words
语言中的自然
导读课件
To learn more words and expressions about nature in words.
To understand the history of different literary forms related to natural themes.
By reading poems, try to analyze the natural phenomena we see and hear, analyze the characteristics of these scenes, and initially understand the attitudes and opinions conveyed by the author.
To develop a sense of awe for nature through the analysis of literary works and natural meanings.
Learning objectives
weekly adj. 一周一次的，，每周的 62
inspector n. 检查员，巡视员 62
insist v. 坚称，坚决认为 62
*secrecy n. 保密，秘密状态 62
shaving n. 刮胡子 63
*flush v. （使） 发红 63
*plum n. 李子；梅子 63
*faintly adv. 微弱地；模糊地 63
*dispose v. 排列，布置 63
*sparkle n. 闪耀，闪光 63
prospect n. 开阔的景观，景色 63
Words and expressions
*redden v. （使）变红 63
*glare n. 刺眼的强光 63
*flake n. 小薄片 63
bend v. 变弯曲 63
*weathercock n. (公鸡形）风标 63
church n. 教堂 63
rhyme n. 儿歌，童谣 63
*alabaster n. 雪花石膏 63
*goose n. 鹅 63
*feather n. 羽毛 63
innocent adj. 天真无邪的 64
enhance v. 改进；增强 64
What literary forms do you know
poems
novels
essays
letters
travel journals
folk tales
dramas
literary forms
Brainstorming
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Watch the video and answer the questions.
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Watch the video and answer the questions.
1 What literary forms are mentioned in the video
2 What other nature writers do you know of
Tell the class about him or her.
Poems, letters, travel journals, essays and novels are the literary forms mentioned in the video.
Ralph Waldo Emerson ----Nature
Thoreau ------Walden
Jack London----The call of the wild, White Fang
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Watch the video and answer the questions.
What is new of literary works about nature now
Writers now are more aware of the vulnerability (vulnerability [ v ln r b l ti] n. 易损性；弱点) of nature, and they call for the protection of nature.
视频脚本
Nature in Literature
Nature has been a theme for writers throughout history. But not all writers have treated it in the same way. Some of the earliest works on nature are poems.In Chinese literature, Shanshui poetry dates from as early as the 4th century.
Surprisingly, “nature” does not really become a common theme for poets in Western cultures until the Romantic Movement in the late 18th century. For example, the earliest poems in Old English, which were composed in the 7th century AD, are about war, not nature. The earliest great nature poems which express a love for nature are probably those of the English Lake Poets in the early 19th century.
Much writing about nature emerges naturally from travel writing. In the 17th and 18th centuries wealthy young people from England often spent several years travelling around Europe - an experience which became known as the“Grand Tour”.Magnificent scenes from nature were described in detail in their letters home and in their travel journals.
Nature also makes an appearance in some famous essays, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson's Nature. Thoreau's memoir Walden is also famous for its depiction of nature.
Nature has also featured in novels, sometimes as an enemy of human beings. One of the greatest American novels, Moby Dick, is set on the high seas. Two popular early 20th-century novels by the writer Jack London - The Call of the Wild and White Fang-tell their stories from the point of view of a dog and a wolf, respectively. In these works, nature is cruel, and demands respect from humans.
Today, nature remains a prominent theme in literature. Its beauty and power continue to be described in vivid detail. What is new is that writers are more aware of its vulnerability, and are picking up their pens in a call for its protection.
文学中的大自然
纵观历史，自然一直是作家的主题。但并非所有作家都以同样的方式对待它。一些最早的关于自然的作品是诗歌。在中国文学中，山水诗可以追溯到公元4世纪。
令人惊讶的是，直到18世纪末的浪漫主义运动，“自然”才真正成为西方诗人的共同主题。例如，最早的古英语诗歌创作于公元7世纪，是关于战争的，而不是关于自然的。最早表达对自然的热爱的伟大自然诗歌可能是19世纪初英国湖泊诗人的作品。
许多关于自然的写作自然地来自于旅行写作。在17和18世纪，来自英格兰的富有的年轻人经常花几年时间环游欧洲，这种经历后来被称为“大旅行”。他们在家信和旅行日记中详细描述了大自然的壮丽景色。
自然也出现在一些著名的散文中，如拉尔夫·沃尔多·爱默生的《自然》。梭罗的回忆录《瓦尔登湖》也因其对自然的描绘而闻名。
自然也出现在小说中，有时是人类的敌人。美国最伟大的小说之一《白鲸记》是以公海为背景的。20世纪早期作家杰克·伦敦的两部流行小说《野性的呼唤》和《白牙》分别从狗和狼的角度讲述了他们的故事。在这些作品中，大自然是残酷的，需要人类的尊重。
今天，自然仍然是文学的一个突出主题。它的美丽和力量继续被生动地描述。不同的是，作家们更加意识到它的脆弱性，并开始拿起笔来呼吁保护它。
视频脚本
How many aspects are there to introduce “Nature” in the poem
“Nature “ Is What We See
by Emily Dickinson
“Nature” is what we see-
The Hill- the Afternoon-
Squirrel- Eclipse – The Bumble bee-
Nay- Nature is Heaven-
Nature is what we hear-
The Bobolink – The Sea-
Thunder- the Cricket-
Nay- Nature is Harmony-
Nature is what we know-
Yet have no art to say-
So impotent Our Wisdom is
To her Simplicity.
Three aspects.
Nature is what we see.
Nature is what we hear.
Nature is what we know.
“自然”就是我们所看到的
艾米莉·狄金森
“自然”是我们所看到的
山-下午-
松鼠-月食-大黄蜂-
不，大自然就是天堂
大自然就是我们所听到的
食米鸟-海-
雷——蟋蟀——
不，自然是和谐的
自然是我们所知道的
但我没有艺术可说
我们的智慧如此无能
致她的纯朴。
2
Listen and read the poem by Emily Dickinson.
Answer the questions.
Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)
The poem of Emily Dickinson are considered to be some of the most original and defining works of American poetry. With a childhood love of reading and exploring nature, she grew up to be a keen observer of the people and places around her, and many of her poems convey a deep appreciation of the mystery and beauty of the natural world.
1 What images are used to
symbolise nature
Nature is symbolised by simple images of animals (“Squirrel”, “the Bumble bee”, “The Bobolink”, “the Cricket”) and features (“The Hill”, “the Afternoon”, “Eclipse”, “the Sea”, “Thunder”), which are in turn symbolic of the poet’s thoughts and feelings about the simplicity of nature. Nature is also symbolised in a metaphorical sense when it is described as “Heaven” and “Harmony”.
2
Listen and read the poem by Emily Dickinson.
Answer the questions.
“Nature “ Is What We See
by Emily Dickinson
“Nature” is what we see-
The Hill- the Afternoon-
Squirrel- Eclipse – The Bumble bee-
Nay- Nature is Heaven-
Nature is what we hear-
The Bobolink – The Sea-
Thunder- the Cricket-
Nay- Nature is Harmony-
Nature is what we know-
Yet have no art to say-
So impotent Our Wisdom is
To her Simplicity.
2 What message does the poem try to convey
The message of the poem is that although what we see and hear in nature appears to be simple, within that simplicity lie great beauty, mystery and magnificence that humans cannot truly appreciate or capture in their art.
2
Listen and read the poem by Emily Dickinson.
Answer the questions.
“Nature “ Is What We See
by Emily Dickinson
“Nature” is what we see-
The Hill- the Afternoon-
Squirrel- Eclipse – The Bumble bee-
Nay- Nature is Heaven-
Nature is what we hear-
The Bobolink – The Sea-
Thunder- the Cricket-
Nay- Nature is Harmony-
Nature is what we know-
Yet have no art to say-
So impotent Our Wisdom is
To her Simplicity.
2
Listen and read the poem by Emily Dickinson.
Answer the questions.
3 What does nature mean to you
Nature means a lot to me, Nature works hard to protect us and to sustain our everyday lives-a fact that is often under-appreciated. It plays a vital role in providing clean air, clean drinking water,clothing, food and raw materials we use to build shelter. Other benefits are not so well known, such as the role nature plays in alleviating the effects of climate change.
“Nature “ Is What We See
by Emily Dickinson
“Nature” is what we see-
The Hill- the Afternoon-
Squirrel- Eclipse – The Bumble bee-
Nay- Nature is Heaven-
Nature is what we hear-
The Bobolink – The Sea-
Thunder- the Cricket-
Nay- Nature is Harmony-
Nature is what we know-
Yet have no art to say-
So impotent Our Wisdom is
To her Simplicity.
Can you describe the first snow in early winter
What does nature mean to you
Please write an article about the first snow in early winter that impress you most.(At least 120 words.)
Homework
Sample
The First Snow of Early Winter
The first snow of early winter holds a special place in my heart. It transformed the world into a pristine white winter wonderland. I woke to see fluffy snowflakes descending, covering everything with a thick blanket. The crisp, fresh air was filled with the scent of winter.
Bundled in warm clothes, I ventured outside to feel the snow crunch under my feet. Each snowflake sparkled in the sunlight, a delicate work of art. I made snowballs and built a snowman, experiencing joy and wonder unique to the first snow.
That breathtaking snowfall left a lasting impression on me. It reminded me of nature's beauty and the simple pleasures found in the most basic things.

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