use of songs in teaching English

[bettyhily]

Hi! i would like help in using songs to teach grammar or maybe to reinforce grammar in my class. could anybody tell how to make activities using songs?

[ICAL_Pete]

There are a couple of interesting articles with ideas on how you can use songs in the class in the ICAL wiki Main Page - ICALwiki

See Songs in the Classroom and Karaoke in the Classroom to start with.

Happy singing!

[GRACE1]

I really enjoy teaching English songs. I think they are a good chance to improve reading, listening and speaking activities.
Depending on the age of your students, you can plan a different activity.
I am teaching K-5 , 1st and 2nd grade elementary, and I use songs everyday.

I think it is important to select the appropriate song, related with the topic you are teaching and also the structures and grammar points.

I plan my classes in three stages: The pre-listening activity ( that includes the vocabulary needed ), The listening activity itself ( completing the lyrics,fill in the blanks, etc), and the Post listening activity ( It could be a written production, performing some actions, etc)

I love Winnie`s songs ( From Winnie the Witch book), but there are lots of kid`s songs available to have fun!


Grace

[Tdol]

And try here for some more.

[BobK]

I don't know if this is covered by the two sites mentioned already, but if you're covering subordinate clauses this would be an obvious song to use: "This is the house that Jack built...," by Mother Goose

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