Ss: Yes

T: I think you must have got a first impression of English poetry. This class let's study the passage in details. In my opinion, this passage is not easy. So some language points may help you to understand it better.

Step 2: Language points (32 minutes)

T: OK, now would you please open your textbook and turn to page 18--English poetry. Have you noticed that in slime paragraphs, there are some words in bold? Please pay attention to these words and make clear "what do the words in bold refer to?". Ok, let's read the first paragraph together. Reading poetry, one two start.

T: Thanks for your sweet voice. Who'd like to translate the second sentence into Chinese? Xxx, would you please?

S1: ......

T: I believe you must have something in your mind. Here comes your homework.

1. Review the language points we have discussed this class and try to retell the whole passage.

2. Finish exercise 2 in word study.

Are you clear?

Ss: Yes

T: So much for today. See you tomorrow!

Ss: See you!

Blackboard Design:

Language points

1. There are various reasons why people write poetry.

a poem

various: different, its root is vary