Майстер-клас "Використання пісенного матеріалу на уроках англійської мови в початковій школі"
Master-class
M.L.Minina
(Soledar Comprehensive School stages І-ІІІ № 13
with Advanced Level of Learning English)
Teaching English Through Songs at Primary School
According to modern strategies of teaching English at school it is important to create cultural environment for students. Cultural environment is everything that surrounds teaches and children in the process of studying, it helps form personality of a student, it motivates children to learn more about the language, the people and their culture.
A great role in creating such environment is given to English songs (modern songs or folklore). It’s important to know how to choose the songs:
- they must be easy to sing;
- the tune and music must be rhythmic;
- it must not be hard for children vocal abilities;
- the words must be understandable;
- the song must be interesting for children; give some information about their lives;
- the song should suit the lesson.
While learning songs children learn a lot of new words, they develop their listening skills, songs are good exercises for reading, learning the concrete speech patterns. Songs help create relaxed atmosphere at the lessons, they give children the opportunity to move, to do some exercises, to express their emotions.
Presenting the Songs
Step 1.
Review or introduce the main structure found in the song.
Step 2.
Play the first version on the recording once to allow students to become familiar with the song.
Step 3.
Present the song line by line. Sing each line, then have the students repeat after you.
Step 4.
Play the recording, have the students read along with the lyrics. Play the first recording of the song several times and invite students to join in.
Step 5.
Sing the song with karaoke version.
Step 6.
The song can also be done interactively.
There are the songs for learning and practising
- Hello, what’s your name.
This song practises the patterns:
- Hello, what’s your name?
- My name is …
After students have mastered the song, they can change the names, give their own names, make up short dialogues. The song can be sung in roles.
The Hello Song
- Hello, hello, hello! 2. Hello, hello, hello! 3. Hello, hello, hello!
What’s your name? What’s your name? What’s your name?
Hello, hello, hello! Hello, hello, hello! Hello, hello, hello!
My name is John. My name is Kate. My name is Andy.
My name is John. My name is Kate. My name is Andy.
Hello, John! Hello, Kate! Hello, Andy!
Hello, John! Hello, Kate! Hello, Andy!
Hello! Hello! Hello!
- Hello, hello, hello! 5. Hello, hello, hello! 6. Hello, hello, hello!
What’s your name? What’s your name? What’s your name?
Hello, hello, hello! Hello, hello, hello! Hello, hello, hello!
My name is Jenny. My name is Lisa. My name is Scott.
My name is Jenny. My name is Lisa. My name is Scott.
Hello, Jenny! Hello, Lisa! Hello, Scott!
Hello, Jenny! Hello, Lisa! Hello, Scott!
Hello! Hello! Hello!
- The ABC song
The ABC song is the must of the lessons. There is no other way to learn the ABC in a good way. This song gives the opportunity to learn a lot of new words, to practise the sounds.
A is for apple Q is for queen
B is for banana R is for ring
C is for cake S is for socks
D is for duck T is for teddy-bear
E is for elephant U is for umbrella
F is for fish V is for vegetables
G is for guitar W is for wolf
H is for hat X is for xylophone
I is for igloo
J is for juice Y is for yoyo
K is for kitten Z is for zipper
L is for lemon
M is for mittens I know my ABC
N is for nest funny song
O is for orange I want to sing it
P is for pig All day long
- What color is this?
This chant is used to practise colors. Make a color wheel to use as reference for the chant. One side should be red, green, black, white and purple. The other side should be pink, blue, black, white and purple. After children have mastered the chant give them some pictures to color.
What color is this?
What color is this?
It’s red. **
What color is this?
It’s green. **
What color is this?
It’s red and green and black
and white and purple.
What color is this?
It’s pink. **
What color is this?
It’s blue. **
What color is this?
It’s pink and blue and black
and white and purple.
- How is the weather?
The song teaches the patterns:
- How is the weather?
- It’s rainy today.
How is the weather?
1. How’s the weather? 2. How’s the weather? 3. How’s the weather?
It’s sunny. It’s rainy. It’s windy.
How’s the weather? How’s the weather? How’s the weather?
It’s sunny. It’s rainy. It’s windy.
How’s the weather? How’s the weather? How’s the weather?
It’s sunny. It’s rainy. It’s windy.
It’s sunny today. It’s rainy today. It’s windy today.
4. How’s the weather? 5. How’s the weather?
It’s cloudy. It’s snowy.
How’s the weather? How’s the weather?
It’s cloudy. It’s snowy.
How’s the weather? How’s the weather?
It’s cloudy. It’s snowy.
It’s cloudy today. It’s snowy today.
You may use wet-napkins and ask your kids to paint the sun, the wind, the snowflakes the raindrops. Then use the pictures while singing the song.
- Can a dog swim?
You practice the modal verb “can” (questions and answers). After children have mastered it ask them to make new verses using other verbs and animals.
Can a dog swim?
Can a dog swim?
Yes, it can.
Can a frog swim?
Yes, it can.
Can a fish swim?
Yes, it can.
Can a bird swim?
No, it can’t.
Can a dog fly?
No, it can’t.
Can a cat fly?
No, it can’t.
Can a spider fly?
No, it can’t.
Can a bird fly?
Yes, it can.
- What are you doing?
This song is for exercising. Do it together with children. They can understand the words through doing the movements.
Chorus: What are you doing? I’m playing the game.
Watch what I do, and then do the same.
What are you doing? I’m playing the game.
Watch what I do, and then do the same.
- Nod your head. 2. Cover your ears.
Bend your knees. Count to four.
Stamp your feet. Cross your legs.
Now say “please” Touch the floor.
Clap your hands. Touch your nose.
Count to three. Blink your eyes.
Wiggle your toes. Open your mouth.
Smile at me. Shout “surprise!”
Snap your fingers. Stretch your neck.
Climb a tree. Brush your hair.
Raise your arms. Straighten your shoulders.
Wave at me. Sit on your chair.
(Repeat Chorus) (Repeat Chorus)
- Do you want spaghetti?
After children have learnt this song they can use other food, instead of the word “spaghetti” and make up short dialogues.
Do you want spaghetti?
Yes, I do. I do, too. I do, too.
Do you want spaghetti?
Yes, I do. I want spaghetti too.
- They like Animals
This song allows you to practise the Present Simple patterns:
- Mark likes animals. He wants to be a vet.
Al likes animals. He wants to have a pet.
Pam loves animals. Her pets are never sad.
She took her dog to math cam and taught him how to add.
- Fran loves animals. She wants to buy a dog.
Stan loves animals. He wants to get a frog.
Ed loves animals. He sees them every night.
He took his horse to English class and taught him how to write.
- I can’t wait.
This song allows you to practise the patterns:
- I can’t (wait)
- I’ve never been to…
After children have mastered the song they can make up three stories.
I can’t wait.
1. I can’t wait! I’ve never been to England
I can’t wait! I’ve never seen the see.
I can’t wait! I’ve never been to London
I can’t wait! I’m leaving tomorrow at three.
2. I can’t wait! I’ve never been to Tokyo!
I can’t wait! I’ve never been to Japan.
I can’t wait! I’ve never eaten sushi
I can’t wait! I’m leaving as soon as I can.
3. I can’t wait! I’ve never been to Lima.
I can’t wait! I’ve never been to Peru.
I can’t wait! I’ve never seen a llama.
I can’t wait! I’m leaving tomorrow at two.
To sum it up, the work with songs gives also the opportunity to use and compare Ukrainian songs for kids. It’s important to develop students’ understanding of national culture as well. This material can be used at the English lessons for children (forms 1,2,3) or at English clubs.
Literature
- Роман С.В., Мініна М.Л. Використання автентичного пісенного матеріалу на уроках англійської мови. Матеріали конференції.-с. 304-307 Горлівка, 2011р.
- Carolyn Graham. Let’s Chant Let’s Sing. Book 1. Oxford University Press, 2004.
- Carolyn Graham. Let’s Chant Let’s Sing. Book 2. Oxford University Press, 2004.
- Carolyn Graham. Let’s Chant Let’s Sing. Book 5. Oxford University Press, 2004.
- https://school-13.at.ua/index/metodichna_skrinja/0-142
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