T: So, we call Du Fu realistic poet. Now, I'd like to take a poem written by Du Fu for example. (show a poem written by Du Fu on slide 2)

Xxx, would you please read it for us?

S1: (reading)

T: Thank you very much. Well, can you understand the meaning of this poem? Ss: No.

T: I don't know, either. I think if we don't know the background of the poem and some necessary explanations, it will be very difficult for us to understand a traditional poem, right?

Ss: Yes

T: Well, what about this one? Who'd like to read it for us? (show a English songs "Do Ri Mi on slide 3)

S3: (reading)

T: Do you think it is easier to understand? Ss: Yes

T: I'm sure all of us know what it talks about.

Step 3: Reading (5 minutes)

T: Today we'll learn some English poems. They includes many kinds.... Ss: (reading)

T: Thanks for your sweet voice. Look at the first poem , can you tell me what is the Nursery Rhymes?

S4: Strong rhythm and rhyme, a lot of repetition, easy to learn and to recite

T: Yes. Good.

What the matter is. OK?

T: Can you understand the meaning of this poem? It talks about a football match, right? With him? S5: They lost the game.

Step 4: Discussion (10 minutes)

T: OK, up till now, we have collected several words to describe different styles of poems. Well, what other words will we need to talk about poems? Now, would you please form a group of four and have a discussion.