Academic Interactions

Nikki and Yingxue

Agenda

Catching Up Pathways 6 – A Word of Worlds

(Literature/Humanities) Poetry and Fairy Tales

Catching Up – Group Discussion

What did you do during spring break? What were your favorite parts? What were your least favorite parts?

Introduction: Pathways Chapter 6

A Word of Worlds (Literature/Humanities)

What is a Wordle?

A word picture that expresses frequency.

http://www.wordle.net/

Words and Pictures

1. What do you think this word picture (Wordle) describes?

And this one?

And this one?

Poetry Fiction (Imagination)

Non-Fiction (Real Life)

Short poetry Epic poetry (long)

Short story Folktale Fairytale Novel

Narrative Essay Biography Autobiography Speech

Vocabulary for Written Genres

Let’s talk about what these mean…

Vocabulary Building, pg. 104

Listen to the audio track based on Pg.104 and pay attention to the words in blue.

Pg. 104 B Pg. 105 B

Poetry Focus (Handout)

Read the four poems out loud in groups. on Discuss which one is your favorite and why with your group.

Are These Poets Familiar?Yun Seondo (1587–1671) Li Po (701-762)

Motsuo Basho. (1644-1694) Al-Mutanabbi (915 –965)

Yun Seondo (Hangul: 윤선도 , 1587–1671)

 He achieved early success as a government official, but his straightforward character made enemies at court and he was banished for imprudent criticism of those in power. Thirteen years later he returned to become tutor to the royal princes but was later banished again. He spent most of his 85 years in his rustic country home, contemplating the nature of life, teaching and writing poetry. 

Yun Seondo (Hangul: 윤선도 , 1587–1671) was a noted Korean Neo-Confucian scholar and Writer, poet, Politicians of the Joseon Dynasty. nickname was Gosan and Hae-ong.

Motsuo Basho. (1644-1694)Bashō quickly became well known throughout Japan after integrating himself into the intellectual scene of Edo (modern Tokyo) .

He made a living as a teacher; but then renounced the social, urban life of the literary circles and was inclined to wander throughout the country, heading west, east, and far into the northern wilderness to gain inspiration for his writing. His poems were influenced by his firsthand experience of the world around him, often encapsulating the feeling of a scene in a few simple elements.

Motsuo Basho. (1644-1694)

Li Bai (701 – 762)

Much of Li's life is reflected in his poetry andOf particular importance are the changes in the times through which he lived.

His early poetry took place in the context of a "golden age" of internal peace and prosperity in the Chinese empire of the Tang dynasty, under the reign of an emperor who actively promoted and participated in the arts. This all changed suddenly and shockingly, beginning with the rebellion of the general An Lushan, when all of northern China was devastated by war and famine. Li's poetry as well takes on new tones and qualities.

Li Bai (701 – 762), also known as Li Po, was one of the most prominent figures in the flourishing of Chinese poetry in the Tang Dynasty that is often called the "Golden Age of China".

Al-Mutanabbi (915 –965)

Al-Mutanabbi (915 –965)

 Al-Mutanabbi is considered as one of the greatest poets in the Arabic language. Much of his poetry revolves around praising the kings he visited during his lifetime. Some consider his 326 poems to be a great representation of his life story. He started writing poetry when he was nine years old.

Al-Mutanabbi had a great pride in himself through his poetry. Among the topics he discussed were courage, the philosophy of life, and the description of battles. Many of his poems were and still are widely spread in today's Arab world and are considered to be proverbial.

Syllable

What is syllable? A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without

surrounding consonants, forming the whole or a part of a word Amazing Every Apple

Example Haiku Poem Leaves down everywhere. Lots of colors through the year. Fall is almost here!

Example Haiku Poem Leaves down everywhere. Lots of colors through the year. Fall is almost here!

Show Time

1. Please create your own Haiku Poem (5-7-5) based on one of the following pictures.

Volunteers: Write your poem on the board.

Activity Two

1. Choose one picture from the next slide and write the first line of a Haiku Poem. (5 syllables)

2. After your first line is done, it will be collected and mixed up with others’.

3. The mixed-up notes will be redistributed. Read the first line, written by others, (guess which picture it describes) and then create the second line based on it. (7 syllables)

4. Repeat step 2. 5. Create the last line. (5 syllables)

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2.3.

4. 5. 6.

Describing and Interpreting Poetry

1. It is likely that the author…2. It is probable that…3. The poem seems to suggest that…4. It is highly likely that…5. Overall, I think…6. This poem seems to be about picture # ____. (class guesses)

Pg. 111 – Discussing Fairytales1. What do you know about the story of Cinderella?

2.Take turns sharing your understandingof the story.

3. Take notes about any differences you findIn the versions of the story you know.

Cinderella in 5 Cultures

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o9yTIxPFwM

What differences did you see? What similarities did you see?

Cinderella Comparison

Read to your version of Cinderella out loud with your group (take turns) Discuss and Summarize your version with your group Complete the 5 Stages Outline Prepare to retell the story to the class (each group member must speak)

Analysis Recording

Make a 3-5 minute recording (voice recorder) describing the similarities and differences between the 4 Cinderella Stories: The Korean Cinderella, The Egyptian Cinderella, Yeh-Shen, and The Golden Sandal

HW

English Central Goal due Sunday by 7PM Interview Materials due 3/20