2.　　　 Brian wrote a poem about nature.

1.　　　 Jenny wrote a Chinese poem.

3.　　　 Tell the main idea of this lesson.

Step4: Read the text again and decide the statements are true or false.

1. Read the text and underline the new words in this lesson.

Present the meanings of the words with the help of the media computer. We can use our body language if necessary.

2.　　　 What’s Danny’s poem about?

Step3: Reading task:

1.　　　 Have Brian finished his poem?

2.　　　 What kinds of poetry do you like best?

After a while, let the students in each group present their ideas to the class in front of the class.

Step2: Listen to the tape and find the answers to the questions:

1.　　　 Have you written a poem in Chinese? Is it hard? Why?

3.　　　 Some words and expressions: learn/know …by heart

Teaching Difficult Points:

The grammar: infinitives

Teaching Preparation: pictures

Teaching Aids: audiotape, flashcards, pictures

Type of lesson: new lesson

Teaching Procedure:

Step1: Come to “THINK AOBUT IT”.

Let the students talk about the questions in groups.

2.　　　 The grammar: infinitives.