How many kinds of poems are the English poems divided into?(from the content and the form) 1.epic( 史诗 ) ： describe historical events 2.dramatic poems( 戏剧诗 ): write an opera in the form of the poetry 3.metrical tale( 故事诗 ): tell story in the form of the poetry. 4.ballad （民谣） : a simple metrical tale 5.lyric( 抒情诗 ): describe the feelings, life experiences, people or things 2.Quickly go over the poems. Then tick the correct box / boxes for each question on the previous pages. Which poem AB C D E F G H describes a person?tells a story?describes an aspect of a season?is about sport?is about things that don’t make sense?is recited to a baby?describes a river scene?has rhyming words at the end of lines?repeats words and phrases? How many kinds of poems does the text mention? What are they?fiveNursery rhymesList poemsHaikuCinquainTangpoems Forms of poems FeaturesNursery rhymes(A)List poems (B and C)Cinquain (D and E)Haiku (F and G)Tang (H)Strong rhythm and rhyme, a lot of repetitions, easy to learn and to recite.Repeated phrases and some rhymesMade up of five lines, convey a strong picture in just a few words.Give a clear picture and create a special feeling in just a few words. 1. Read and listen to the passage. Which poem do you like best? Give reasons.2. Answer these questions about the reading passage. What is the main topic of the reading passage?What five kinds of poems does the reading passage talk about?a) Which two poems have a strong rhythm?Some simple forms of English poemsPoem A and B. Each poem has four beats a line.Nursery rhymes, List poems, the Cinquain, Haiku and Tang poems. wordsingbrokemockingbirdringbrass looking-glassbilly-goatawaytodayPoem A:b) Which two poem...
