詩(shī)歌是一種寫作形式，字典將其描述為："有節(jié)奏的創(chuàng)作藝術(shù)，以書面或口頭形式，通過(guò)美麗、富有想象力和高尚的思想來(lái)激發(fā)人們的樂趣"。

　　對(duì)于浦西校區(qū)四、五年級(jí)的學(xué)生，詩(shī)歌的意義遠(yuǎn)不止于此。它還可以是一個(gè)表達(dá)情緒、解釋內(nèi)心感受和講述真相的方式。在第15周，四五年級(jí)的同學(xué)們用特別的方式度過(guò)了英文詩(shī)歌周! 在這一周里，老師們介紹了不同風(fēng)格的詩(shī)歌，同學(xué)們學(xué)習(xí)寫詩(shī)歌，嘗試用不同的方式來(lái)表達(dá)自己。

    Poetry is a form of writing that the dictionary describes as, “the art of rhythmical composition, written or spoken, for exciting pleasure by beautiful, imaginative, and elevated thoughts.” However, students in grades 4 and 5 of the Puxi campus learned that poetry is so much more than that. It can be an outlet to express your emotions, explain your feelings, and tell your truth. During week 15, grades 4 and 5 in the primary division celebrated their Poetry Week! Throughout the week, each grade was introduced to different styles of poetry and wrote their own poems to express themselves in different ways. 

　　上海中學(xué)國(guó)際部四年級(jí)學(xué)生學(xué)習(xí)了詩(shī)歌的元素，包括韻律、節(jié)奏和重復(fù)。他們還了解了不同類型的詩(shī)歌。四年級(jí)的學(xué)生通過(guò)比較書中的人物、動(dòng)物、地貌，讓他們的創(chuàng)造力大放異彩，甚至將他們的詩(shī)與科學(xué)課上所學(xué)的內(nèi)容聯(lián)系在一起。

　　Grade 4 students started their poetry week by learning about the elements of poetry, including rhyme, rhythm, and repetition. Grade four students let their creativity shine by comparing characters from books, animals, landforms, and even connected their poems to what is being learned in science class!

　　接下來(lái)，四年級(jí)的同學(xué)學(xué)習(xí)了《These Eyes》的詩(shī)歌結(jié)構(gòu)。通過(guò)這首詩(shī)，學(xué)生了解到不同的表達(dá)方式。是的，我們不僅可以通過(guò)語(yǔ)言來(lái)表達(dá)自己，還可以通過(guò)其他方式，比如身體語(yǔ)言和一個(gè)重要的身體部位—我們的眼睛。學(xué)生們將眼睛的表現(xiàn)力與語(yǔ)言相結(jié)合，講述了他們對(duì)各種事物的感受。四年級(jí)的老師們對(duì)每首詩(shī)的創(chuàng)造性和思想性感到驚訝！學(xué)生們通過(guò)詩(shī)歌能夠表達(dá)他們快樂和悲傷的感受，表達(dá)他們對(duì)周圍世界的感知，并告訴讀者他們的夢(mèng)想。為了配合詩(shī)歌，每個(gè)學(xué)生都創(chuàng)作了一幅作品，將詩(shī)歌中他們最喜歡的部分描繪在瞳孔中。

　　四年級(jí)的詩(shī)歌周以一年一度的詩(shī)歌大比拼結(jié)束，他們的表演由同學(xué)們投票決定，并選出了第一、第二和第三名。

　　Next, fourth grade students were introduced to a poem structure called “These Eyes.” This poem taught students about different ways to express yourself. Yes, we can express ourselves through words, but there are other ways as well, including body language and one important body part - your eyes.  Students combined the expressiveness of their eyes with words telling how they feel about a variety of things. The fourth-grade teachers were amazed at the creativity and thought put into each poem! Students were able to express their feelings about the world around them, their feelings of happiness and sadness, and tell the readers their dreams. To go along with the poems, each student created a piece of artwork depicting the favorite part of their poem in the pupil of their eye. Fourth grade wrapped up their Poetry Week with the annual Poetry Slam. Students who wished to present their poems participated in the event. Their performances were voted on by their peers, and three were chosen for first, second, and third place. 

　　同時(shí)，五年級(jí)的學(xué)生開始了一個(gè)與他們正在閱讀的小說(shuō)有關(guān)的詩(shī)歌單元。老師們向S班和S+班的學(xué)生介紹了Limericks，幽默的五行詩(shī)，主題是 "我窗外的世界"。老師們鼓勵(lì)同學(xué)在周圍的世界中尋找靈感，根據(jù)他們?cè)诃h(huán)境中看到的東西創(chuàng)作一首打油詩(shī)。H班的學(xué)生結(jié)合他們正在學(xué)習(xí)的小說(shuō)《愛麗絲夢(mèng)游仙境》寫了一些無(wú)厘頭的詩(shī)句。在這部小說(shuō)中，作者劉易斯·卡羅爾把現(xiàn)有的詩(shī)句變成了無(wú)厘頭。學(xué)生們首先將這些詩(shī)與原作進(jìn)行了分析，就作者為什么在寫作中使用這種技巧展開了討論。他們可以選擇創(chuàng)作自己的原創(chuàng)詩(shī)歌，或者使用現(xiàn)有的詩(shī)歌，使之成為無(wú)厘頭詩(shī)歌。在本周結(jié)束時(shí)，學(xué)生們?cè)谟⒄Z(yǔ)線上課堂的詩(shī)歌狂歡活動(dòng)中表演他們創(chuàng)作的詩(shī)歌。

　　Meanwhile, grade 5 students started a poetry unit connected to novels they are reading or have read previously. S and S+ students were introduced to Limericks, humorous, 5 lined poems. The theme was “The World Outside My Window.” Students were encouraged to find inspiration in the world around them to create a Limerick based on things they can see in their environment. Students in H level wrote nonsense poems in connection with their current novel study Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. In the novel, the author Lewis Carroll took existing poems and make them nonsensical. Students first analyzed these poems with their originals, opening discussions about why the author used this technique in their writing. Students were then asked to write their own nonsense poems. They could create their own original poem, or use existing poems and make them nonsense poems, just like the example in their novel study. At the end of the week, students performed their poems for their classmates during the Poetry Slam in English E-classes. 

　　同學(xué)們度過(guò)了有趣且充滿意義的一周，嘗試用一種新的方法來(lái)表達(dá)自己，發(fā)揮自己的創(chuàng)造力和創(chuàng)新力。四五年級(jí)的老師們?yōu)閷W(xué)生們和他們?cè)姼鑴?chuàng)作以及表演所付出的努力感到非常自豪！希望學(xué)生們能繼續(xù)通過(guò)詩(shī)歌來(lái)表達(dá)他們的感受，將這種表達(dá)方式作為情感、創(chuàng)造力和學(xué)習(xí)的一個(gè)出口。

　　你可以在你的日常生活中，在你的記憶中，在人們?cè)诠卉嚿险f(shuō)的話中，在新聞中，或者只是在你的心中，找到詩(shī)歌?！_爾·安·達(dá)菲

　　一首好詩(shī)是對(duì)現(xiàn)實(shí)的一種貢獻(xiàn)。一旦有一首好詩(shī)加入，世界就不再是原來(lái)的樣子。一首好詩(shī)有助于改變宇宙的形狀，有助于擴(kuò)大每個(gè)人對(duì)自己和周圍世界的認(rèn)識(shí)。——迪倫·托馬斯

　　Overall, students had a fun week of expressing themselves in ways that may be new to some. It allowed for creativity, innovation, and of course fun! The teachers of grades 4 and 5 are so proud of the hard work students put into their poems and performances! Our greatest hope is that students continue to express their feelings through poetry as an outlet for emotions, creativity, and learning!  “You can find poetry in your everyday life, your memory, in what people say on the bus, in the news, or just what’s in your heart.” 

　　—Carol Ann Duffy

    “A good poem is a contribution to reality. The world is never the same once a good poem has been added to it. A good poem helps to change the shape of the universe, helps to extend everyone’s knowledge of himself and the world around him.” —Dylan Thomas.

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