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Unit 4 Stories and Poems
Lesson 19: A Story or a Poem
I. Teaching Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Extract dialogue details (characters’ opinions, literary features) to complete gap - filling tasks, aligning with 中考 reading comprehension skills.
Master target vocabulary (format, rhyme, limit, effort, power) and use them to compare poems and stories, preparing for 中考 vocabulary tasks.
Analyze and contrast the characteristics of poems and stories (structure, language, length), supporting 中考 - style text comparison.
Create original poems by modifying templates, developing 中考 - relevant creative writing and language application abilities.
II. Key Points & Difficulties
Key Points
Vocabulary & Phrases:
Nouns: format (格式), rhyme (韵律), limit (限制), effort (努力).
Adjectives: powerful (衍生自 power，表 “有力量的”).
Verbs: limit (限制), take effort (付出努力).
Skills:
Reading: Identifying opinions and descriptions of literary features.
Writing: Creating poems with an awareness of structure (rhyme, format).
Difficulties
Grasping abstract literary concepts (e.g., rhyme and format in poetry).
Logically contrasting poems and stories (connecting features like “length” to “language precision”).
Crafting coherent poems with rhyme and meaningful word selections.
III. Teaching Methods
Task - Based Learning (TBL): Utilized for gap - filling, comparison tables, and poetry creation tasks.
Comparative Analysis: Highlighting the differences between poems and stories through dialogue analysis.
Creative Writing: Encouraging the modification and original creation of poems.
IV. Teaching Aids
CAI (diagrams of literary features, vocabulary examples, poem templates).
Textbook, worksheets, and cards for poetry creation.
V. Teaching Procedures
Step 1: Warm - up – Share Favorite Literature (5 mins)
Discuss the THINK ABOUT IT questions:
（1）Do you have a favourite poem or story What is it
（2）Have you ever tried to write a poem
Invite 2–3 students to share. Write down keywords such as poem, story, write, favourite on the blackboard, linking to the lesson's theme.
Step 2: Pre - reading – Vocabulary & Prediction (8 mins)
Vocabulary Introduction:
Present definitions and examples:
format → Poems have a special format, like rhyme.
rhyme → “Cat” and “hat” rhyme.
limit → Stories don’t limit you as much as poems.
effort → Writing a poem takes effort.
power → Every word in a poem must have power.
Prediction:
Show the dialogue opening: “Have you finished your English homework yet, Brian ” Ask: What are they discussing Poems or stories Who prefers which
Step 3: Reading – Detail Extraction (12 mins)
Complete Let’s Do It! 1:
Answers (based on dialogue logic):
poem; story; limit; power; effort
Analysis:
Extract opinions:
Jenny: Poems are more difficult (requiring format, rhyme, powerful words).
Danny: Poems are easier (shorter, less effort).
Highlight contrasting views (e.g., “A story doesn’t limit you like a poem does.”).
Step 4: Comparing Poems & Stories (10 mins)
Complete Let’s Do It! 2:
Poems (b, c, e):
b. Every word has power and meaning.
c. Shorter, with fewer words.
e. Need to consider the format.
Stories (a, d):
a. Have a beginning, a middle, and an end.
d. Longer, with more words.
Comparison Table:
Feature Poem Story
Length Shorter (fewer words) Longer (more words)
Structure No strict beginning - middle - end Must have a beginning - middle - end
Language Every word is powerful and meaningful Less strict
Format Requires rhyme and format No format limit
Step 5: Poetry Creation – Modify & Share (15 mins)
Task Introduction:
Use Let’s Do It! 3: Modify Danny’s poem The Donut by replacing adjectives, nouns, and food items.
Example: Replace “hot, fresh and fat” with “sweet, juicy and red” (describing a strawberry).
Group Work:
Students work in pairs to rewrite the poem, focusing on:
Rhyming words (e.g., “spring” and “thing”).
Powerful adjectives (e.g., “crispy”, “fragrant”).
Presentation:
Pairs share their modified poems. Class feedback focuses on:
Accuracy of rhyme and format.
Creativity and word choice.
Step 6: Summary & Homework (5 mins)
Summary:
Recap vocabulary (format, rhyme, limit), the contrasts between poems and stories, and tips for creative writing.
Homework:
（1）Write an original poem about your favourite thing (8–10 lines), including rhyme and powerful words.
（2）Compare your favourite poem and story in a short paragraph, using 3 target words.
VI. Blackboard Design
Vocabulary & Phrases:
format, rhyme, limit, effort, power
Poem vs. Story Comparison:
Poem Story
Shorter, fewer words Longer, more words
No strict structure Has a beginning - middle - end
Requires rhyme and format No format limit
Words are powerful Less strict language
Key Sentence:
“Writing a poem takes effort—every word must have power!”

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