1. Lesson 3

2. Do you know? the main characteristics of a poem: Poetry is natural expression of human emotions. It is written in lines, and rhymed( 压韵 的 ). the ways to appreciate a poem: You should put yourself in the situations of the poet and try to feel its tone and emotion of the poet.

3. Recite Li Bai’s poem “ 静夜思 ” and Read its English version. A Tranquil Night by Li Bai Before my bed a frost of light, Is it hoarfrost upon the ground? Eyes raised, I see the moon so bright, Head bent, in homesickness, I am drowned. 静夜思 李白 床前明月光， 疑是地上霜。 举头望明月， 低头思故乡。

4. Read “the Night Before Christmas” & Learn the rhymes. It was the night before Christmas, And all through the house Nothing was moving, Not even a mouse. The stockings had been hung With attention and care In the hope that Santa Soon would be there. beds/heads cap/nap roof/hoof around/bound merry/cherry bow/snow work/jerk nose/rose whistle/thistle sight/night

5. Read the poems and find out the rhymes: 饮酒歌 酒入唇, 爱入眼 ; 那是我们的真理, 在老去与死去之前 ; 我举杯唇边, 看着你, 轻叹 A Drinking Song William Butler Yeats Wine comes in at the And love comes in at the ; That's all we shall know for Before we grow old and. I lift the glass to my, Look at you,and I. mouth eye truth die mouth sigh mouth eye truth die mouth sigh

6. Images or descriptions in one poem: 天净沙 · 秋思 马致远 枯藤老树昏鸦， 小桥流水人家。 古道西风瘦马。 夕阳西下， 断肠人在天涯。 By using these images, the author expressed his sad and sentimental feelings.

7. Images and description (A) It is night time and there is a full moon. I am really sad and miss my home I see the moon so bright. Head bent, in homesickness I am drowned.

8. What images or descriptions could you use for the following things? Discuss and write in pairs. 1. beautiful as beautiful as a rose 2. white 3. greedy 4. hard 5. light 6. busy 7. quiet 8. strong as white as a dove as greedy as a wolf as hard as nails as light as a feather as busy as a bee as quiet as a mouse as strong as a lion

9. The most important thing in appreciating poetry is getting the impression of the described scenery. Don’t make a fuss over the language. Summary