Post on 29-Dec-2015
Music is international Creates a relaxed/fun environment Bridges a gap between students and
JTEs/ALTs Exposes students to Western music and
culture Helps to improve comprehension, rhythm,
and intonation
Vocabulary Practice Listening Practice
Rhythm & Intonation Memorization Atmosphere Games
Hello, Goodbye – The Beatles
You say ( yes ), I say ( no )You say stop and I say go, ( go ), goOh noYou say goodbye and I say ( hello )
Hello, helloI don’t know why you say ( goodbye ), I sayhello (x2)
I say ( high ), you say ( low )You say why and I say I don’t ( know )Oh noYou say goodbye and I say hello
Hello, helloI don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello (x2)
( Why ) why why why why why do you say goodbye,goodbye?
Oh noYou ( say ) good-bye and I say hello
Hello, helloI don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello (x2)
You say ( yes ), I say ( no )You say stop and I say go, ( go ), goOh noYou say goodbye and I say ( hello )
Hello, helloI ( don’t ) ( know ) why you say goodbye, I say hello (x3)
Hello
Warm-up
Gets students motivated
Doesn’t take up much class time
Consistent practice
Simple lyrics Steady, moderate beat Repetitive Appropriate lyrics/”clean” lyrics Well known bands/musicians
◦ The Beatles◦ The Carpenters◦ Michael Jackson
What’s your experience with video in the classroom?
Was it successful? How so?
Generates Excitement = Student Motivation It’s a visual aid to help explain the lesson
topic Creates a casual and relaxing environment The more engaged your students are, the
more interactive the lesson
AV equipment is unfamiliar Sound or video doesn’t work Improper use of video: When is it best to
show the video? Student tardiness (Getting to AV Room) Set-up may take too much time
Inform your teachers well in advance Familiarize yourself with your school’s AV
equipment If possible, set-up the video before class
time and have a practice run Know what the purpose of your video is and
tie it into the lesson topic
Tired of “Let’s talk about me!” lessons? Grab a camera with filming capability Gather your international friends (preferably
in the area) Film their introductions Edit and burn onto a DVD
Let’s take a look…
Make your Adventures in Advertising worksheet
Get 2 to 3 informercial videos from back home and burn onto a DVD
Check out the two infomercial examples…
For added benefit, make your own commercial with your teachers. It’s well worth the effort!
Take a look at the next video…
Visit www.postcrossing.com and create an account (it’s free!)
Choose to send a postcard, and the website generates another user’s address.
Write the postcard, stamp it, and write the Postcrossing number.
When it’s received and registered, expect to get one from another random user around the world.
Online research for projects Skype Offline games – www.genkienglish.com
Visit www.santaclaushouse.com, http://www.santaclausvillage.info/, or any other Santa website you know of.
If your students write letters, they will get a response from Santa.
You can send a letter to Santa Claus using this address:
Santa Claus, Santa Claus Main Post Office,
FI-96930 Arctic Circle