Songs

Students will be able to...

• Use simple songs to energize or cool down young EFL learner 
• Chose song for ESL classes that are appropriate to age/level/lesson goals 
• Integrate songs into their lesson plans with corresponding activities and worksheets

*lesson on songs should last around 40-50 min- 11:20-12:00/10

[2-3 min] Warm-Up Video
Rapping Math Teacher
Rapping ESL Teacher

[10-15 min] Lecture Introduction to Songs 11:20-11:30

Hold very brief lecture with students on how/why songs should be considered for ESL teaching. Have them brainstorm some positive elements that songs can bring to the classroom. Ask them to analyze songs into two positive categories.  Positive for Children // Positive for Adults.  After the lists have been made, spend some time having them make a similar list for possible pitfalls or problems to using songs. Discuss as class.

Readings:
USING SONGS FOR ESL ADULTS 
USING SONGS FOR ESL CHILDREN
SONGS PPT


[15 min] Sample Songs 11:30-11:45
To spark their interest as well as show them that songs can be used for reasons of stimulation/motivation and not necessarily "grammar", have them complete the second page of this worksheet to prepare them for the song (the pages are mixed around). Then, play the song and have them write silently based on the prompt.
THE FIGHT SONG (vocab focus)
key vocab- struggle, to be alright, they fought for something

CALIFORNIA DREAMING (pronunciation rules focus)

[10 min] Analyze Sample Websites and Materials 11:45-11:55

Show common website that has useful materials for children and then one that has "useful" materials for adults. If students have additional websites, encourage them to share. 

• Super Simple Learning: Songs (You can generally find a song or class using using these songs on youtube if a link is not available)
• Busyteacher: Song Lyrics/Worksheets (It looks like you have to sign-in to download materials, but you don't. The website is "ugly," but it really does have a quite a bit of materials if you are willing to look.)

[15-20 min] Watch Videos of Songs for EFL classrooms 11:55-12:10

See list below

Super Simple Song Links/worksheets (Children)

• The Animals on the Farm Worksheet 4, Animals on the Farm Worksheet 2, Animals on the Farm Worksheet 1// Song: The Animals On The Farm 
• How's The Weather: Flashcards //How's The weather Song
• Incy Wincy Spider (flashcards) //Incy Wincy Spidy Song 
• Ten in the Bed Song
• Walking in the Jungle (this is on the Super Simple Songs Main Page. You can scroll down to see the sample lesson plan and other teachers doing this in their own countries. This is a wonderful website for children's songs.)

Busyteacher Song Links/Worksheets: (Adults)

• Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen 
• Everything at Once by Lenka [Idioms]  (not my favorite)
• Long Handout with Sample Worksheets to Songs  (These would need modification)

Additional Materials:

SONGS PPT (Don't need to pull up, just use questions & Sample Worksheets)