Unit 2 Using language 1.pptVIP

Language points 1. Does the poem have a rhyming pattern? pattern: n. (1) 图案 This cloth has a pattern of blue and white squares. 这种布有蓝白格子的图案。 Reading task P52 1. Listen to the tape and close your eyes, then tell us your impression on each poem. 2. Discuss and then write about the characteristics of each poem. * Unit 2 Poems Reading and discussing 请阅读下面的短文，以帮助你理解课本上的诗歌“I’ve saved the summer”。 I’ve saved the summer I’ve saved the summer for you. And when the snow begins to fall on cold winter mornings, I’ll give it all to you to keep you warm. I’ve saved some sunlight in case you need it. I believe it will drive off darkness and light your way. When you were nineteen, I kept the image of your smile in my mind. When you get older, you will know the meaning of brave young smiles. I don’t know how I can help you to start your journey through life. However, there will be solutions somewhere before the day is through. Whenever you need love, I’ll offer all I have. It might help you as you travel on your way, till you find the love that belongs to you. 1. Listen to the poem ‘I’ve saved the summer’ and answer these questions. (answers are free) 1) Do you think the speaker in the poem is more likely to be a girlfriend /boyfriend or parent? 2) Does the poem have a rhythmic pattern? 3) Does the poem have rhyming words? 4) When you were listening to the poem, did it make you feel something or think about something? What did it make you feel or think about? 2. Now read “I’ve saved the summer”. 1) Circle the words that rhyme. What is unusual about the rhyming words in the last four lines? 2) Try beating or clapping the strong beats of the rhythm as you read the poem to yourself. Now listen to the poem again and clap the strong beats. Rod McKuen I’ve saved the summer And I give it all to you To hold on winter mornings When the snow is new. I’ve saved some sunlight If you should ever need A place away from darkness Where