校本课程TeachingEnglishthroughSongs.ppt

Teaching English through SongsCleo Wong adapted from Kelly TseTypes of musichip-hop/ rapreggaecountry/ folkpopbluesnew ageoldiejazzrock/ heavy metalAdvantages of using songsSongs … •offer a change from routine classroom activities•create a welcoming atmosphere in classroom•are highly memorable and “sticky”•develop students’ abilities in listening, speaking, reading and writing •cultivate students’ appreciation for the language•give insights into different cultures Features of songs•title•lines ( sentences)•verses ( paragraphs/ stanzas)•chorus/ refrains•singer(s)/ band(s)•composer(s)•lyricist(s)“Echoes of the rainbow”Aarif Lee“Echoes of the rainbow” Aarif LeeANSWERSPre-listening task: DDuring listening task:(a.) Misty (adj.) (b.) lullaby (n.) (c.) Stories (n.)(d.) rhyme (v.) (e.) lingering After listening task: The mood is nostalgic.“Lemon tree” Fools Garden“Lemon tree” Fools GardenANSWERSDuring listening task:(a.) around (b.) for (c.) around (d.) of (e.) up (f.) down (g.) around (h.) out (i.) inside (j.) Into (k.) for (l.) on (m.) around (n.) in (o.) of“Seasons in the sun”Westlife“Seasons in the sun” WestlifeANSWERSPre-listening task: CDuring listening task:1. They are the “trusted friend”, Papa, Michelle and the speaker. 2. Spring is mentioned.3. 4>5>1>3>24. rhyme (n.) 5. lingering After listening task: Free response“You’ll be in my heart”Phil Collins“You’ll be in my heart” Phil CollinsANSWERSDuring listening task:1. (a.) 7 (b.) 5 (c.) 4 (d.) 3 (e.) 2 (f.) 6 (g.) 12. (a.) forever (b.) matter (c.) explain (d.) inside (e.) destinyAfter listening task:1. B2. It means to persist, to continue to do something.“That’s why (You go away)”Michael Learns to Rock“That’s why (You go away)” Michael Learns to RockANSWERSDuring listening task:1. He is feeling lost.2. She loves another person. 3. The memory of the way his lover kissed him will be left in his head.4. The woman has more say because she was the one who initiated the relationship and is the one who decides to make it stop.After listening task:1. Free response2. Free response“Sound of silence”Simon & Garfunkel“Sound of silence” Simon & GarfunkelANSWERSDuring listening task:1. (a.) friend (b.) creeping (c.) sleeping (d). alone (e.) lamp (f.) damp (g.) light (h.) night (i.) more (j.) grows (k.) felt (l.) prayed (m.) made (n.) flashed (o.) wallsAfter listening task:1. (a.) F (b.) X (c.) T (d.) F2. It represents the media. 3. It is like a disease that grows rapidly.4. “But my words, like silent raindrops fell”5. Free response“When you say nothing at all” Ronan Keating“When you say nothing at all” Ronan KeatingIt’s amazing how you can speak right to my heart Without saying a word you can light up the darkTry as I may I could never explainWhat I hear when you don’t say a thing[CHORUS] The smile on your face lets me know that you need meThere’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave meThe touch of your hand says you’ll catch me whenever I fallYou say it best when you say nothing at all All day long I can hear people talking out loudBut when you hold me near you drown out the crowd (The crowd)Try as they may they could never defineWhat's been said between your heart and mine[CHORUS x 2](You say it best when you say nothing at all x 2)The smile on your faceThe truth in your eyesThe touch of your handLet’s me knowThat you need me[CHORUS](You say it best when you say nothing at all x 2)Tips for teachers•choose songs suitable for students’ age•incorporate different genres of music•start with songs that are easy to comprehend•use visual aids and prompts•introduce the songs through lead-in activities•show students how to mouth the words•sing together enthusiastically and energetically•follow up the songs in later lessons with more complicated activities“Only time” Enya“Only time” Enya Who can say where the road goes where the day flows only time And who can say if your love grows as your heart chose only time Who can say why your heart sighs as your love flies only time And who can say why your heart cries when your love lies only time Who can say when the roads meet that love might be in your heart And who can say when the day sleeps if the night keeps all your heartNight keeps all your heart …Who can say if your love grows, as your heart choseonly time And who can say where the road goes where the day flowsonly time Who knows – only time Who knows – only time。