Tang Poems English speakers enjoy this form of poems, so a lot of Tang poetry has been 20._________into English.

The translations have a free form.

E.g. Poem H describes a woman waiting for 21.____________ by the river. She may have the feelings of 22._____________(loneliness/love/ anger/hate/sadness). Task3: Scan the passage and fill in the blanks.

Forms of poems Features Nursery rhymes strong ____ and _____; a lot of repetition; easy to learn and to _____ List poems repeated _____ and some rhyme Cinquain made up of ____ ____; convey a _____ picture in just a few words Haiku A Japanese form of poetry made up of

____ _____; gives a _____ picture and creates a special feeling in just a few words Tang poems The ____have a free form. Task4: Choose the best answers.

1. What is the baby's father going to buy if the mockingbird won't sing

in Poem A?

A. A billy-goat. B. A diamond ring. C. A looking-glass. D. A computer.

2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Poem B?

A. A fish-pond on fire. B. A cottage in the sky. C. A girl like a cat. D. A person ten-feet high.

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Poem F?

A. Child. B. A branch. C. A butterfly. D. A blossom.

4. What kind of feeling is conveyed in Poem G?

A. Sorrow. B. Love. C. Happiness. D. Loneliness.

　5. All the following make small children like nursery rhymes EXCEPT ___.

A. strong rhyme B. strong rhythm C. much meaning D. a lot of repetition

Step 4 Enjoying and imitating

Task 2 List poems

1. Find out the sentence patterns in Poem C.

2. Ask students to imitate Poem C to write a list poem.

Step 5 Homework