UnitHowtoWriteaRottenPoemwithAlmostNoEffort综合教程三学习教案VIP

1、会计学1UnitHowtoWriteaRottenPoemwithAlmostNoEffort综合综合(zngh)教程三教程三第一页，共165页。Watch the video clip and answer the following questions.Why should students of all majors study poetry?2. Are the students expressions changing when they are listening to Mr. Keatings words?Audiovisual SupplementCultural Inform

2、ationBecause poetry has universal value. It stands for human passion and love and these are what we are living for.Yes, they are all inspired by Mr. Keatings speech about the meaning of poetry. 第1页/共164页第二页，共165页。Audiovisual SupplementCultural Information第2页/共164页第三页，共165页。Mr. Keating: Keep ripping

3、gentlemen. This is a battle, a war. And the casualties could be your hearts and souls. Thank you Mr. Dalton. Armies of academics going forward, measuring poetry. No, we will not have that here. No more of Mr. J. Evans Pritchard. Now in my class you will learn to think for yourselves again. You will

4、learn to savor words and language. No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world. I see that look in Mr. Pitts eye, like nineteenth century literature has nothing to do with going to business school or medical school. Right? Maybe. Mr. Hopkins, you may agree with him, thinki

5、ng “Yes, we should simply study our Mr. Pritchard and learn our rhyme and meter and go quietly about theAudiovisual SupplementCultural InformationFrom Dead Poets Society第3页/共164页第四页，共165页。business of achieving other ambitions.” I have a little secret for you. Huddle up. Huddle up! We dont read and w

6、rite poetry because its cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. Medicine, law, business, engineering, these are all noble pursuits, and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay ali

7、ve for. To quote from Whitman: “O me, o life of the questions of these recurring, of the endless trains of the faithless, of cities filled with the foolish. What good amid these, o me, o life?” Answer: that you are here. That life exists, and identity. That the powerful play goes on, and you may con

8、tribute a verse. ThatAudiovisual SupplementCultural Information第4页/共164页第五页，共165页。Audiovisual SupplementCultural Informationthe powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse. 第5页/共164页第六页，共165页。1. History of PoetrySome of the earliest poetry is believed to have been orally recited or sung, cl

9、osely related to musical traditions, and much of it can be attributed to religious movements: rhythm, rhyme, compression, intensity of feeling, the use of refrains.Following the development of writing, poetry has since developed into increasingly structured forms.Written composition meant poets bega

10、n to compose for an absent reader.Audiovisual SupplementCultural Background第6页/共164页第七页，共165页。Much poetry since the late 20th century has moved away from traditional forms towards the more vaguely defined free verse and prose poem formats.Audiovisual SupplementCultural Background第7页/共164页第八页，共165页。2

11、. Classification Three major genres: Epic poetry: a long story about brave actions and exciting events;Lyric poetry: more personal, shorter poems intended to be sung;Dramatic poetry: comedy and tragedy as subgenres.Audiovisual SupplementCultural Background第8页/共164页第九页，共165页。Structural AnalysisText A

12、nalysis Modern life is more about material and tangible goods than about spirit pursuit. We set clear targets for our future, neglecting that we are gradually losing one joy that human kind usually have: the fun of spontaneity. The writer of this essay reminds us that poetry, especially creating poe

13、ms, can provide us such pleasure. Though the writer of this essay writes in a half-mocking tone, and the method he introduces will not ensure us to create a wonderful, or even presentable poem, his real purpose is to make the creation of a poem less difficult than we may imagine and to induce amateu

14、rs to set their first steps on their journey to a more aesthetic life.Rhetorical Features第9页/共164页第十页，共165页。Structural AnalysisText AnalysisParagraphsMain idea1-34-9 10-12The first part introduces the problem with poetry and the significance of the writers solution.The second part introduces in deta

15、il how people can create a poem of their own.The third part serves as the ending of the essay. In this part, the writer reiterates his intention and makes it clear he is just joking by presenting such a method of creating a poem.1. In terms of organization, the article clearly falls into three main

16、parts:Rhetorical Features第10页/共164页第十一页，共165页。Structural AnalysisText Analysis2. The mocking tone of the author is mingled with some fairly emotional statements which reveal his real love of poetry, e.g.“Once a person has written a poem, of whatever quality, he will feel comradeship with fellow poet

17、s and, hopefully, read their works. Ideally, there would evolve a veritable society of poet-citizens, which would elevate the quality of life worldwide. Not only that, good poets could make a living for a change.” (Paragraph 3)“But at least its a poem and youve written it, which is an accomplishment

18、 that relatively few people can claim.” (Paragraph 10)Rhetorical Features第11页/共164页第十二页，共165页。Structural AnalysisText Analysis“Chances are, youll find their offerings stimulating and refreshing. You might even try writing some more of your own poems, now that youve broken the ice. Observe others emo

19、tions and experience your own thats what poetry is all about. (Paragraph 11)Rhetorical Features第12页/共164页第十三页，共165页。Structural AnalysisText AnalysisRhetorical Features Apparently simple but lucid English, sometimes even a colloquial speech style, creating the effect of a heart-to-heart talk between

20、the writer and the reader, e.g.“The last line of your poem should deal with the future in some way.” (Paragraph 8) “Now that poem (like yours, when youre finished) is rotten.” (Paragraph 10) 第13页/共164页第十四页，共165页。Detailed ReadingHow to Write a Rotten Poem with Almost No EffortRichard Howey 1 So you w

21、ant to write a poem. Youve had a rotten day or an astounding thought or a car accident or a squalid love affair and you want to record it for all time. You want to organize those emotions that are pounding through your veins. You have something to communicate via a poem but you dont know where to st

22、art.第14页/共164页第十五页，共165页。Detailed Reading2 This, of course, is the problem with poetry. Most people find it difficult to write a poem so they dont even try. Whats worse, they dont bother reading any poems either. Poetry has become an almost totally foreign art form to many of us. As a result, seriou

23、s poets either starve or work as account executives. There is no middle ground. Good poets and poems are lost forever simply because there is no market for them, no people who write their own verse and seek out further inspiration from other bards.第15页/共164页第十六页，共165页。Detailed Reading3 Fortunately,

24、there is a solution for this problem, as there are for all imponderables. The answer is to make it easy for everyone to write at least one poem in his life. Once a person has written a poem, of whatever quality, he will feel comradeship with fellow poets and, hopefully, read their works. Ideally, th

25、ere would evolve a veritable society of poet-citizens, which would elevate the quality of life worldwide. Not only that, good poets could make a living for a change.第16页/共164页第十七页，共165页。Detailed Reading4 So, to begin, have your paper ready. You must first understand that the poem you write here will

26、 not be brilliant. It wont even be mediocre. But it will be better than 50% of all song lyrics and at least equal to one of Rod McKuens best efforts. You will be instructed how to write a four-line poem but the basic structure can be repeated at will to create works of epic length.第17页/共164页第十八页，共16

27、5页。Detailed Reading5 The first line of your poem should start and end with these words: “In the of my mind.” The middle word of this line is optional. Any word will do. It would be best not to use a word that has been overdone, such as “windmills” or “gardens” or “playground.” Just think of as many

28、nouns as you can and see what fits best. The rule of thumb is to pick a noun that seems totally out of context, such as “filing cabinet” or “radiator” or “parking lot.” Just remember, the more unusual the noun, the more profound the image.第18页/共164页第十九页，共165页。Detailed Reading6 The second line should

29、 use two or more of the human senses in a conflicting manner, as per the famous, “listen to the warm.” This is a sure way to conjure up “poetic” feeling and atmosphere. Since there are five different senses, the possibilities are endless. A couple that come to mind are “see the noise” and “touch the

30、 sound.” If more complexity is desired other senses can be added, as in “taste the color of my hearing,” or “I cuddled your sight in the aroma of the night.” Rhyming, of course, is optional.第19页/共164页第二十页，共165页。Detailed Reading7 The third line should be just a simple statement. This is used to break

31、 up the insightful images that have been presented in the first two lines. This line should be as prosaic as possible to give a “down-to-earth” mood to the poem. An example would be “she gave me juice and toast that morning,” or perhaps “I left for work next day on the 8:30 bus.” The content of this

32、 line may or may not relate to what has gone before.第20页/共164页第二十一页，共165页。Detailed Reading8 The last line of your poem should deal with the future in some way. This gives the poem a forward thrust that is always helpful. A possibility might be, “tomorrow will be a better day,” or “Ill find someone s

33、ometime,” or “maybe well meet again in July.” This future-oriented ending lends an aura of hope and yet need not be grossly optimistic.第21页/共164页第二十二页，共165页。Detailed Reading9 By following the above structure, anyone can write a poem. For example, if I select one each of my sample lines, I come up wi

34、th: In the parking lot of my mind, I cuddled your sight in the aroma of the night. I left for work next day on the 8:30 bus. Maybe well meet again in July.10 Now that poem (like yours, when youre finished) is rotten. But at least its a poem and youve written it, which is an accomplishment that relat

35、ively few people can claim.第22页/共164页第二十三页，共165页。Detailed Reading11 Now that youre a poet, feel free to read poetry by some of your more accomplished brothers and sisters in verse. Chances are, youll find their offerings stimulating and refreshing. You might even try writing some more of your own po

36、ems, now that youve broken the ice. Observe others emotions and experience your own thats what poetry is all about.12 Incidentally, if you find it impossible to sell the poem you write to Bobby Goldsboro or John Denver, burn it. It will look terrible as the first page of your anthology when its publ

37、ished. 第23页/共164页第二十四页，共165页。What does the writer think is the problem with poetry? The problem with poetry is that most people dont know how to write a poem and there is no market for good poets and poems.Detailed Reading第24页/共164页第二十五页，共165页。Detailed Reading1. What is the solution for this problem

38、 suggested by the writer? The solution for this problem suggested by the writer is to make it easy for everyone to write at least one poem in his life.2. How does the writer justify his solution? The writer thinks this may not only enhance peoples recognition of poets but cultivate a poetry-loving s

39、ociety and elevate the quality of life.第25页/共164页第二十六页，共165页。Since the title of the essay bears a very obvious mocking feature, the last paragraph, which echoes with this tone, reminds his readers of the fact that he is merely joking. Detailed Reading1. What is the real intention of the writer to pr

40、esent such a method of creating a poem? By introducing such a method of creating a “rotten” poem, the writer is actually encouraging people to start their journey to the appreciation of poetry and to acquire a more intimate feeling toward poetry. 2. What is the purpose of the last paragraph? 第26页/共1

41、64页第二十七页，共165页。Class ActivityGroup discussion: What is your comment of authors method of creating a poem and do you like the poem he composes according to this? Do you have any other ideas about how to create a poem?Detailed Reading第27页/共164页第二十八页，共165页。pound v. strike or hit heavily and repeatedlye

42、.g.Pounding on the floor, she shouted at the top of her voice.She slipped out of the office with the stolen secret file in her handbag, her heart pounding severely.Detailed Reading第28页/共164页第二十九页，共165页。Detailed ReadingCollocations:pound against / one.g.Waves pounded against the pier.pound along / th

43、rough / down, etc.e.g.I could hear him pounding up the stairs.pound oute.g.The Rolling Stones were pounding out one of their old numbers.第29页/共164页第三十页，共165页。middle ground an area of compromise or possible agreement between two extreme positionse.g.Each party wants to capture the votes of those perc

44、eived as occupying the middle ground.In the argument everyone has to take sides; there is no middle ground.Detailed ReadingPractice双方谈判无法达成双方谈判无法达成(dchng)共同立场。共同立场。The negotiators could find no middle ground.第30页/共164页第三十一页，共165页。squalid a. morally repulsive; sordide.g.He was living in squalid condi

45、tions.Detailed ReadingSynonyms:degraded, filthy, poor, shabby, slummy, sordid, wretched第31页/共164页第三十二页，共165页。imponderable n. a thing that cannot undergo precise evaluation e.g.We cant predict the outcome. There are too many imponderables.Detailed Reading第32页/共164页第三十三页，共165页。rule of thumba broadly a

46、ccurate guide or principle, based on experience or practice rather than theory.e.g.I havent been taught the finer points of carpentry; I just make things by rule of thumb.Detailed ReadingPractice这笔生意的行事这笔生意的行事(xngsh)法则是礼貌至上。法则是礼貌至上。The rule of thumb in this business is courtesy.第33页/共164页第三十四页，共165页

47、。cuddle v. hold close in ones arms as a way of showing love or affection.e.g.He cuddles the baby close.What do you think of some youngsters cuddling each other in public places, paying no heed to those who pass by?Detailed ReadingSynonyms:fondle, nestle, snuggle第34页/共164页第三十五页，共165页。incidentally ad.

48、 by the waye.g.Incidentally, it was many months before the whole truth was discovered.Detailed ReadingDerivations:incident n. e.g.A spokesman said it was an isolated incident.incidental a. blems incidental to growing up第35页/共164页第三十六页，共165页。As a result, serious poets either starve or work as

49、account executives. (Paragraph 2) Paraphrase:As a result, serious poets could no longer depend on poetry writing for a living; they have to turn to other profession, and most probably to become a businessman, which is held traditionally diametrically opposite to the profession of literary creation.

50、Detailed Reading第36页/共164页第三十七页，共165页。Ideally, there would evolve a veritable society of poet-citizens, which would elevate the quality of life worldwide. (Paragraph 3) Paraphrase:An ideal situation would be the development of a society composed of citizens who are dedicated to poetry writing, and f

51、rom doing this people will have better life quality.Detailed Reading第37页/共164页第三十八页，共165页。This is a sure way to conjure up “poetic” feeling and atmosphere. (Paragraph 6)Paraphrase:This is a way that will evoke poetic feeling and atmosphere for certain.Detailed Reading第38页/共164页第三十九页，共165页。Detailed r

52、eading you might evenYou might even try writing some more of your own poems, now that youve broken the ice. (Paragraph 11)Paraphrase:Since you have removed the awkwardness of poem writing, you might even want to have a try by yourself. Detailed Reading第39页/共164页第四十页，共165页。Consolidation Activities- m

53、ainPhrase Practice Word DerivationSynonym / AntonymVocabularyTranslation Integrated SkillsOral ActivitiesWritingGrammar第40页/共164页第四十一页，共165页。Consolidation Activities- Word derivation 1VocabularyTranslation Integrated SkillsOral ActivitiesWritingGrammar1) ponder v. imponderable a./n.他思考了几分钟才作答复。他思考了几

54、分钟才作答复。无法估计的问题无法估计的问题我们无法预计结果我们无法预计结果(ji gu)，因为有太多的不确定因素。，因为有太多的不确定因素。He pondered for some minutes before giving an answer.an imponderable questionWe cant predict the outcome. There are too many imponderables.e.g.第41页/共164页第四十二页，共165页。Consolidation Activities- Word derivation 2VocabularyTranslation

55、Integrated SkillsOral ActivitiesWritingGrammar2) poetry n. poetic a. poet n.诗歌朗诵会诗歌朗诵会那位舞蹈家舞姿优美那位舞蹈家舞姿优美(yumi)，富有诗意。，富有诗意。他被女王封为桂冠诗人。他被女王封为桂冠诗人。a poetry readingThe dancer, moved with poetic grace.He was awarded the poet laureate by the queen.e.g.第42页/共164页第四十三页，共165页。Consolidation Activities- Word V

56、ocabularyTranslation Integrated SkillsOral ActivitiesWritingGrammar3) accident n. accidental a. accidentally ad.他数年前死于车祸他数年前死于车祸(chhu)。今天偶然遇到一位老朋友。今天偶然遇到一位老朋友。“他是无意中损坏的吗他是无意中损坏的吗?”“不，是故意的。不，是故意的。”He died in an automobile accident years ago.I had an accidental meeting with an old friend today.“Did he

57、 break it accidentally?” “No, on purpose.” e.g.第43页/共164页第四十四页，共165页。Consolidation Activities- Word 4) seek v. seeker n. unsought a.他寻求答案，但无结果。他寻求答案，但无结果。经济危机中求职者找工作困难重重。经济危机中求职者找工作困难重重。爱管闲事的邻居爱管闲事的邻居(ln j)总是给我们一些没必要的建议。总是给我们一些没必要的建议。VocabularyTranslation Integrated SkillsOral ActivitiesWritingGramm

58、arHe sought vainly for the answer.During economic crisis, job seekers are in great difficulty.The meddling neighbor insisted on giving us unsought advice.e.g.第44页/共164页第四十五页，共165页。Consolidation Activities- Word VocabularyTranslation Integrated SkillsOral ActivitiesWritingGrammar5) cuddle v. cuddly a

59、.我可爱的小女儿走到她父亲那儿我可爱的小女儿走到她父亲那儿(nr)，要他抱抱她。，要他抱抱她。它是我所知的最可爱的狗狗，让人总想去抱抱它。它是我所知的最可爱的狗狗，让人总想去抱抱它。My lovely daughter came to her father for cuddling.It is the most affectionate and cuddly dog I have ever known.e.g.第45页/共164页第四十六页，共165页。Consolidation Activities- Word VocabularyTranslation Integrated SkillsO

60、ral ActivitiesWritingGrammar6) juice n. juicy a.倒果汁前，先把瓶子倒果汁前，先把瓶子(png zi)摇几下。摇几下。他要了一份多汁的后腿肉牛排。他要了一份多汁的后腿肉牛排。Give the bottle a couple of shakes before pouring the juice.He ordered a juicy rump steak.e.g.第46页/共164页第四十七页，共165页。Consolidation Activities- Word VocabularyTranslation Integrated SkillsOral