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Unit 4 Exploring poetry
Integrated skills (II)（教學設計）
I. Learning objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
know how to appreciate a poem;
learn the text type, structure and language of a poetry review;
master the skill of writing the article.
II. Key competence focus
Write a poetry review.
III. Predicted area of difficulty
1. Appreciate a poem.
2. Learn the text type, structure and the language of a poetry review.
IV. Teaching procedures
Step 1 Lead-in
1. T asks Ss to have a review of B2.
T: How much do you know about Robert Frost and his poem “The Road Not Taken” Please fill in the blanks.
2. T asks Ss to recite the poem and try to understand the meaning of the poem.
【設計意圖：本節課首先對B2和詩歌“The Road Not Taken”進行復習回顧，一方面檢驗學生的學習情況，另一方面也為下面學生的寫作，特別是對詩歌和作者的簡介做鋪墊。】
Step 2 Talk in pairs
1. T asks Ss to discuss the poem “The Road Not Taken”.
T: In pairs, discuss the poem “The Road Not Taken”. Use the questions and expressions on page 52 to help you. You can also refer to the result of our discussion before. I will give you an example.
(1) Expressions
Confirming understanding
·The listener
Do you mean …
Are you saying …
I think you mean … Am I right
·The speaker
Do you know what I mean
Do you see my point
You understand what I mean, don’t you
(2) Questions
·What message do you think the poem is trying to get across to readers
·Have you ever been in a similar situation Connect your personal experience with the poem.
2. Act out your dialogues to the class.
【設計意圖：通過同伴之間的討論，學生能鞏固所學，學會交流的基本表達，為后續的寫作做鋪墊?！?br/>Step 3 Writing
Writing a poetry review
T asks Ss to write an article about their understanding of “The Road Not Taken”.
T: Write an article about your understanding of “The Road Not Taken”. Use your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you.
1. Planning your writing
·Learning about the text type
An article about your understanding of a poem is called a poetry review, in which you describe the symbolic meaning of the words and images in a poem, and provide a personal understanding of the poem.
e.g. What do the two roads in the poem symbolize
·Learning about the structure
When writing an article about your understanding of the poem, you can follow the structure below:
Introduce the poet and the poem briefly.
Tip: In the introduction, you can describe the poet’s writing style. For example, Robert Frost often used rural scenes to explore deep questions about the human condition. As for the poem, you can share the story behind the poem, which will make both the poem and your writing interesting.
Analyse and evaluate the artistic characteristics of the poem, such as its sound, images and figurative devices.
Tip: When analysing, you should use some examples to support your ideas.
Sample: Frost also uses rural scenes to explore deep questions about life, and metaphor and imagery are employed to represent the feelings we have when faced with decisions. In the first stanza, the readers are asked to visualize diverging roads as the choices we are faced with. Then it continues to connect with emotions we feel during the decision-making process. For example, regret is expressed in the line, “And sorry I could not travel both”.
Give your understanding of the poem’s meaning. It is a good idea to refer to your personal experience or emotion in this part.
Tip: Your personal experience or emotion should be true, which will make your writing more convincing.
·Learning about the language
To express your opinion, you can use expressions such as in my opinion, from my point of view, in my eyes, I think/find/suppose/assume, my opinion/view/ belief/ impression is that, as for me, and it seems to me that.
【設計意圖：從文體特征、結構與內容和語言三方面幫助學生了解詩歌評論的特點，從而更好地寫作?！?br/>2. Finishing your writing
T asks Ss to pay attention to the text type, the structure, and the language of writing.
3. Checking your writing
(1) Remember to check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner. Pay attention to the following aspects:
□ Punctuation □ Spelling □ Grammar
□ Choice of words □ Style (formal/informal) □ Structure
(2) Self-review
·Is your understanding of the poem conveyed in a clear way
·What do you find the hardest when writing the article
(3) Peer review
·Does your partner agree with you on your understanding of the poem
·How can you improve your writing to make it more convincing
【設計意圖：通過寫作，學生可以實踐在前面的課堂教學環節中所學的知識；通過自評和互評，學生能糾正自己在寫作中的一些錯誤，更好地完成寫作?！?br/>V. Homework
Improve your wiring and read more articles written by your classmates.
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