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